Finish reading the novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Book attached)
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– Compare and contrast the historical and cultural background of both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as seen through the novel Oscar Wao and the cultural readings and film Mi Puerto Rico. Be sure to mention the prevalence of machismo, the agency (or lack of agency) of women, syncretism, and authoritarianism (Trujillo and the Ponce Massacre as examples).
– Your essay must be at least 500 words long, double spaced. An excellent essay typically gives specific examples (short quotes as needed); focus; development of ideas; coherence; correct grammar usage; and creativity. Make your essay uniquely your own.
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Mi Puerto Rico Film – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3OOwPjVg3g&list=PLWcN1WUalZOwquZ_-OUjXN_IsFXjcwxdF
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You can use sources outside of what I give you, but be sure to cite them please. She said we could also utilize notes she’s given us in class so if it helps, you can use those too and I will attach them. This link was also used from class assignments if it will help: https://folkways.si.edu/puerto-rican-bomba-plena-shared-traditions-distinct-rhythms/latin-world/music/article/smithsonian
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(Please don’t use AI, she is VERY VERY VERY strict and make it sound a little more human-like with some first person as well when talking about how I see them. Also, do not make the sentences short and choppy. Full concise sentences. Maybe some first person too. Thank you)