The World’s Become so Local

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English 208. Topics in Global Literature
Instructor:
Response to Station Eleven
Assignment:
Write NO MORE THAN a 1-page double-spaced essay (12-point Times New Roman) in response to the following questions:
A character of Station Eleven opines on p. 108 that “the world’s become so local.” Use this statement to produce a brief reading of the book as post-apocalyptic narrative in which communication (a key human activity and need) has been reduced dramatically and, some might say, traumatically as a result of the pandemic.
Directions:
Be specific in your discussion and make use of textual evidence as appropriate. You must incorporate analytical language as you comment closely on the fiction fragments used to back up your claim or claims. Your commentary should identify themes and problems, as well as attend to literary technique. Revise your essay carefully for logic, clarity of expression, and style (including grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics, and the like). Proofread your work one more time at the end. Also, remember that your text must be polished and generally in accord with the academic conventions at this level. No texting symbols, acronyms, shorthand forms, or excessive colloquialisms are acceptable. Your essay will be evaluated on both content (quality of the analysis) and form. For the essay, short as it is, I suggest a classical structure: brief introduction (in which you make your core claim or put forth some kind of contention or thesis); discussion of evidence (argument); and conclusion. The essay should indicate (top left):
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