Prompt
Trace the development of Annie Proulx’s “Brokeback Mountain” as it was adapted from her original short story into a film and subsequently into an opera. How does each iteration of Brokeback Mountain offer a different portrayal of the same characters? Your essay MUST QUOTE AT LEAST 5 TIMES FROM THE SHORT STORY while incorporating one direct reference to the film and one direct reference to the opera. You must also incorporate one quote from a relevant, reliable resource you locate on your own.
ESSAY CHECKLIST
Use this valuable checklist throughout your entire writing process for both the Play Analysis and Fiction Research Essay.
-My work shows that I followed instructions and learned from class discussions, the assignment prompt, and supporting materials. The essay is my own original writing, free from unauthorized use of AI or other sources.
-My essay is fully formatted in MLA style, with correctly formatted in-text citations, headers and heading, double-spacing, and Works Cited page. I followed MLA guidelines. My essay has a centered, meaningful, and original title that reflects its intent. All other titles are properly presented throughout (see Punctuating Titles).
-My essay has a strong introduction that begins with a relevant “hook” and sets up a clear, precise, original thesis argument in response to the assigned prompt. I applied techniques from UNC’s guide to composing effective introductions.
-My thesis argument and claims are defended in body paragraphs structured according to the “sandwich” method (https://tacomacc.libguides.com/c.php?g=373176&p=2523552) . Each body paragraph includes substantial, relevant references to the primary literature and secondary sources as required. The paragraphs are well-balanced and consistently developed, using evidence to support my claims and deepen my analysis of the primary text.
-My essay has a conclusion that begins with an original, meaningful transition and synthesizes my claims and reiterates my thesis in the context of all evidence provided. I use techniques from UNC’s guide to composing effective conclusions.
-My essay “flows” because I integrated evidence smoothly and composed meaningful transitions between paragraphs.
-My essay is at least 1000 words that demonstrate my best critical and analytical thinking, with appropriate vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and mechanics.