Question

Submit the final research essay about an author whose text you have recently read in class (or one of your choosing) whose work incorporates experiences or key ideas that are central to the author's culture. Your essay must be a well-researched informative essay of at least 300-500 words that explores ways in which the work reflects the author’s cultural context. Examples of cultural context or influence include topics such as arranged marriage, religious influence, forms of government, or regional or ethnic values.

Information to be included:

author's biographical information
author's position and contribution to country of origin
key ideas and passages from author's work that support thesis
reflective conclusion about the author and his/her contribution to literature
Refer to the rubric as a guide before submitting your final essay.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

William Shakespeare was a famous English playwright and writer. He was born in England in 1564 but his actual birth date was unknown. It was assumed to be April 23 as that was the date of his death in 1616. His plays began to be performed in London in 1580s and quickly gained popularity all over England.

His initial plays were classical such as Richard III and Henry VI and some comedies such as A Midsummer Night's Dream. But his two most acclaimed plays were romantic tragedies: Julius Caesar; and Romeo and Juliet. They were followed by more plays about tragedy and romance.

His works left significant impacts on later literature and theater. Romantic tragedies became a mainstay and theme for many other plays. Studies of Shakespeare's works is an active research and is a branch within literature analysis.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

George RR Martin is an American fantasy writer. His most famous novels are the series of A Song of Ice and Fire. The series becomes extremely popular after it was adapted in TV show: A Game of Thrones. Five volumes have been released with two more planned by Martin.

His novels are written from multiple characters' point of view (POV). Martin learned writing in multiple POVs as a journalist student and he popularized such approach. His world building technique is similar to that of J RR Tolkien used in the Load of the Ring series. Both works are frequently compared as a modern take of classic fantasy.