The Lie and Out There Comparison

From the prompt:
–The Essay is due on November 4th, by 11:59 PM. Essays submitted after 11:59 PM will be considered late.
–1000-word minimum (Not including the Works Cited page)
–Late papers will suffer a 15% penalty.
–Papers submitted after November 6th will not be accepted.
–Essays that do not meet the word count will not receive partial credit.
–Please use the MLA format when you are citing your sources.
–Do not use “I,” “my,” or “you.”
–Do not use contractions.
–Please use textual evidence to support your claims. (At least six quotes per story)

Each relationship has a varying degree of severity as far as issues are concerned. For example, it could be argued that the relationship in “The Lie” suffers from poor communication, etc.

I think your thesis should focus on routine, communication, and happiness.

If you want to compare a different aspect of the relationships, that is fine.

The stories:

“The Lie”–T. Coraghessan Boyle

“Out There”–Kate Folk

Please use textual evidence to support your claims. (At least six quotes per story)

You have to incorporate one outside source. The source should define or give insight into the qualities of a healthy relationship. (Or an unhealthy relationship)

• The Essay is due on November 4th, by 11:59 PM. Essays submitted after 11:59 PM will be considered late.
• 1000-word minimum (Not including the Works Cited page)
• Late papers will suffer a 15% penalty.
• Papers submitted after November 6th will not be accepted.
• Essays that do not meet the word count will not receive partial credit.
• Please use the MLA format when you are citing your sources.
• Do not use “I,” “my,” or “you.”
• Do not use contractions.
• Please use textual evidence to support your claims. (At least six quotes per story)
• A Works Cited page is required.
• Plagiarism of any kind will result in immediate failure (see syllabus). (Times New Roman 12 point font)