Question

1. Read the following excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Fireside Chat 19":

On the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the Germans in, let us say Serbia or Norway, helps us; that a successful Russian offensive against the Germans helps us; and that British successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

Remember always that Germany and Italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the United States at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with Britain or Russia. And Germany puts all the other Republics of the Americas into the same category of enemies. The people of our sister Republics of this Hemisphere can be honored by that fact.

The true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. When we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. We Americans are not destroyers — we are builders.
Analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. How does it function within the speech as a whole? How does the structure of the excerpt help to convey the speech's purpose and key points? Support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)























































2. Explain how Mary Shelley's Frankenstein can be read as a response to, or development of, the Prometheus myth. In particular, analyze Shelley's choices in setting, plot, and characterization. How do these choices support the comparison between the novel and the myth of Prometheus? Support your answer with evidence from the novel. (10 points)























































3. Read the following excerpt from Rudyard Kipling's "The White Man's Burden":

Take up the White Man's burden—
And reap his old reward:
The blame of those ye better,
The hate of those ye guard—
The cry of hosts ye humour
(Ah, slowly!) toward the light:—
"Why brought he us from bondage,
Our loved Egyptian night?"

Take up the White Man's burden—
Ye dare not stoop to less—
Nor call too loud on Freedom
To cloke your weariness;
By all ye cry or whisper,
By all ye leave or do,
The silent, sullen peoples
Shall weigh your gods and you.

Take up the White Man's burden—
Have done with childish days—
The lightly proferred laurel,
The easy, ungrudged praise.
Comes now, to search your manhood
Through all the thankless years
Cold, edged with dear-bought wisdom,
The judgment of your peers!
Analyze the author's word choice and use of language in this excerpt. How do they suggest that the speaker holds an imperialistic attitude? Be sure to include specific examples from the excerpt to support your answer. (30 points)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Question 1:

This excerpt is effective in conveying the intended message. Roosevelt wants to explain how Americans must think about the war. He clarifies that Germany is the true enemy. This means that anyone who fights against Germany is an ally of the United States. This is true whether the ally is Serbia, Norway, Russia, Great Britain or other American countries. Moreover, he states that the purpose is not to destroy everything, but to preserve what is good and fight only against evil. The speech effectively conveys the main goals of the United States during the war.

Question 2:

The myth of Prometheus describes him creating humans. Therefore, humans were Prometheus's "creature." Moreover, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. For his temerity and disobedience, Prometheus was punished.

In the case of Frankenstein, he adopts the role of Prometheus by creating a "creature" in a way that did not correspond to him. More importantly, he stole the secret of "life" from God in the same way that Prometheus stole the gift of "fire."

Question 3:

An imperialistic attitude is one that defends imperialism. Imperialism is the practice of subjugating and governing a group of people against their will. This is done by a major international power upon a less powerful or developed country. In this case, Kipling defends imperialism by arguing that the rule of the British was good for the people who were conquered. He argues that although Great Britain "betters" (improves) and "guards" (protects) the people they conquered, they only get blame and hate in return.