Compare and contrast elements from any work from Old English through to the Middle English period (characters, social issues, modes, ect) to newer works (modern and post-modern period). [If you want to use a Victorian or Romantic piece in your argument get my permission first]

Structure Guidelines
• MLA standard format
• 8 page minimum
• 5 secondary sources minimum
• Works cited page (is not included in the 8 page count)
• Works referenced page optional
Instructions:
• Compare and contrast elements from any work from Old English through to the Middle English period (characters, social issues, modes, ect) to newer works (modern and post-modern period). [If you want to use a Victorian or Romantic piece in your argument get my permission first]
• Yes, this is extremely open ended and you have extraordinary freedom in your papers—that’s okay! We are all interested in different things so here is your chance to focus on your own interests and research. Just make it good!

For people who have a hard time getting started or are used to being handed a prompt, here are some suggestions for your essays. These are NOT theses. Do not copy and paste into your own argument—if you really like one rephrase it in your own words.
• SGGK/Beowulf/ early Irish legends and Artemis Fowl/ Harry Potter/Tolkien are good to pair up as they both deal with the human vs fairy issue (man vs nature)
• The Wanderer and T S Elliot’s “The Wasteland” both works deal with cultural degradation and loss of our sense of self and home.
• Chaucer and literally any satirist from anytime!
• “Supernatural” the TV series and Beowulf: Monsters in all shapes and sizes, oh my! (don’t forget the worst monster of all: man)