Read
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson (Vol. 2)
Everyday Use by Alice Walker (Vol. 2)
Prompt
Both the play and the story deal with similar issues: Family conflict and the challenge of honoring African American heritage in a changing world.
- Compare the family conflicts in both readings – how do the main characters in each text push against each other?
- At the end of each reading, what conclusions can the reader draw about honoring the past while living in the present?
- Your initial response should be 3 paragraphs (5-8 sentences each)
- Explain your ideas in detail
- Include 3 quotes from the readings (1 from each author) to support your ideas
Be sure to use MLA-style in-text citations for ALL quotes and examples from the text
- An MLA-style in-text citationLinks to an external site. should include the author’s last name and the page number in parentheses after the quotation.
- DO NOT use line numbers or paragraph numbers
- Page numbers are in the upper right corner of the page
- You don’t need to include a Works Cited page
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