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QUESTION
Wilson, A. (2017). Fences. A different point of view
ENG 130: Literature and Comp
Literary Response for Point of View as a Device
Essay for Eng130: Point of View/Perspective
This assignment focuses on your ability to: Analyze different perspectives and points of view within a piece of literature; create a new experience for the reader through the design of an additional scene.
The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student, a career professional, and an individual, the skill of evaluating another point of view and bringing different perspectives to the conversation will make you stand out amongst your peers. It’s important in any facet of your life to see the whole picture!
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Prompt (what are you writing about?):
Choose any of the literature that you have read in this course and respond to the following prompt:
In 2 pages or more, write an alternate part of the story from a different character’s perspective (example: write from Fortunato’s perspective as he is being walled up in to the catacombs, or perhaps from the perspective of Cory as he is listening to Troy and Rose argue).
Note: Take a moment to email your instructor with your creative plan so that you know you are on the right track.
Instructions (how to get it done):
- Choose any of the short stories or plays you have read in this course.
- Write a 2 or more page response in which you write an alternate part of the story from a different character’s perspective or a character’s different point of view.
- Your audience for this response will be people who have read the stories.
Requirements:
- Your response should be a minimum of 2 pages.
- Your response should have a properly APA formatted title page.
- It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch margins.
- You should have a reference page that includes the piece of literature you chose.
- Please be cautious about plagiarism.
Sources: All of the short stories and plays you have read so far in this course.
Be sure to read before you write, and again after you write.
Rubric for Point of View Response Does Not Meet Expectations
0-11
Below Expectations
12-13
Needs Improvement
14-15
Satisfactory
16-17
Meets Expectations
18-20
Content
Writing is disorganized or not clearly defined and/or shows a misunderstanding of the task.
Writing is minimally organized. Use of different perspective is underdeveloped.
Writing is effective. Use of different perspective is basic and requires more creativity.
Writing contains related, quality paragraphs. Use of different perspective is effective
Writing is purposeful and focused. Use of different perspective is highly effective and thought provoking.
Vocabulary/
Word Choice
Word choice is weak.
Language and phrasing is inappropriate, repetitive or lacks meaning.
Dialogue, if used, sounds forced.
Word choice is limited.
Language and phrasing lack inspiration.
Dialogue, if used, is limited.
Word choice attempts to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
Thoughtful language evokes some meaning within the piece. Dialogue, is used, is adequately placed.
Lively word choice adds to the meaning of the piece.
Some colorful language and unusual phrasing encourage reflection.
Dialogue, if used, sounds
Appropriate.
Powerful word choice enhances meaning.
Original phrasing and memorable language prompts reflective thoughts and insights.
Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.
Voice
Writer’s personality is not evident.
Connection to audience and purpose is lacking.
Writing evokes
Minimal emotion in the reader.
Writer’s personality is undefined; writing is cautious.
Connection to audience and purpose is limited.
Writing evokes limited emotion
in the reader
Writer’s personality is limited; confidence and feeling fade in and out. Connection to audience and purpose is adequate. The writing evokes adequate emotion in the reader.
Writer’s personality pokes through; confidence and feeling are basic.
Connection to audience and purpose is appropriate.
The writing evokes consistent
emotion in the
reader
The writer’s personality is expressed; confidence and feeling are apparent.
Connection to audience and purpose is excellent.
Writing evokes strong emotion in the reader.
Grammar and Mechanics
Grammar and mechanics’ errors make the essay incomprehensible
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics errors occur throughout document.
Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics present.
Some spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanical errors are evident.
Free of punctuation, spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors.
APA Formatting
APA format not used.
Errors in four areas of APA format and style.
Errors in three areas of APA format and style.
Errors in two areas of APA format and style.
No errors in APA format and style.
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Answer
Fences, From the Perspective of Rose
During the 1950s, the story of Fences follows Rose and her family as they struggle with racism as well as many other family conflicts. Rose lives with her husband, Troy, and their son Cory. She also helps to care for Gabe, Troy’s younger brother who is mentally unstable (Wilson, 2017). Her husband works as a garbage collector, a job which may not be the best, but still helps to put food on the table. After Gabe suffered a head injury in the World War II, the government paid him $3,000. This is what Troy used to purchase their current home so that Gabe could have his own room. This essay seeks to rewrite the story of Fences from the perspective of Rose by analysing her thoughts and feelings with regards to the occurrences in her environment, and especially in relation to her marriage to Troy which features a series of challenges.
At the beginning, Rose notes that the family’s financial strain starts when Gabriel decides to move out to live across the street. This means that her husband no longer has access to the money which she had already gotten used to for some time now. Considering her brother-in-law’s mental status, he often showcases erratic behaviour that keeps getting him into trouble with the law (Wilson, 2017). Rose analyses the situation and communicates to her husband that Gabriel is better off in a hospital. She feels that this is where he will get the help he needs in terms of medications and help with his mental health.
Rose’s husband has an older son from a previous relationship, Lyons. Unfortunately, Rose notes that he is not a hard-working young man since he likes borrowing money and depending on his girlfriend’s income. During Troy’s payday, Rose finds Lyons trying to get a loan from his father (Wilson, 2017). He argues that he will be able to pay back since his girlfriend has found employment. However, Rose is pleased by the fact that Troy declines the request and pushes his son to be a hard-working and independent individual.
Rose is not pleased by her husband since he is always so hard-headed and controlling. A college football team has been scouting Cory due to his previous performance in various school leagues. Unfortunately, her husband dismissed the opportunity by refusing to sign the permission slip. He argues that Cory will end up failing in athletics just like him since racism is still prevalent in their society (Wilson, 2017). Rose recalls the story of how Troy failed to join the Major League Baseball because of racism. Cory’s interest in football does not stop him even after his father declined. However, Rose later realises that Troy had approached the college and discouraged them, stating that Cory will no longer be playing football (Wilson, 2017). This knowledge is quite shocking and disappointing owing to the fact that she was excited to have her son get sponsored through a sport that he loves.
Rose requests her husband to build a fence with the help of Cory for their own security. However, Troy insists that Cory should continue with his weekly part time job, rather than focus on football. Rose is heart broken when Cory realises that his father had interfered with his scholarship. This creates resentment and he is forced to move out. In addition, she finds out that he had an affair and is expecting a child with his mistress (Wilson, 2017). She decides that their relationship is done. Also, after the mistress dies, Rose agrees to raise the little girl as her own, but apart from Troy.
Seven years later, Troy dies of a heart attack. Rose thinks of how she still loved him despite his weaknesses. She is also focused on reminding her children that Troy is still a part of them as he is their father (Wilson, 2017). She leads them in the journey of forgiveness as they bury him.
References
Wilson, A. (2017). Fences. Bron Creative, United States.