Literature Drama

Directions: Select one one-act play from Module Four and analyze how the playwright constructs the dramatic work to present conflict or tension. Develop a thesis of your own that 1) describes the primary conflict or tension of the play and 2) explicates how the playwrights choices in plot, character, dialogue or other literary elements contribute to creating that tension. Incorporate at least two quotations from the play to support your thesis. Required length: 500 700 words. Submission: Choose the link titled \”View/Complete\” below. Follow the prompts to complete the essay. Grading: This assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded using theWritten Communication Rubric. Please use it as a guide toward successful completion of this assignment.
Read these selected one-act plays:
o J.M. Synge,Riders to the Sea
o Anton Chekov,The Proposal
o Susan Glaspell,Trifles