Topic is about traditional representations of femininity and masculinity how Robert Browning represents gender. Do characters co

Topic is about traditional representations of femininity and masculinity how Robert Browning represents gender. Do characters conform to traditional representations of gender? How are these conventional gender roles disputed in “My Last Duchess”

*Please note that the assignment should be written on a Word document. The essay MUST be at least three full pages (double-spaced) in a Word document in order to be considered complete. The assignment’s maximum page limit must be four full pages (double-spaced) on a Word document. The Works Cited page is not included in this page limit.

This assignment asks you to write a research essay that thoroughly examines one of the sources from the course outline. The assignment also asks you to engage critically with one secondary source. The goal of the essay is to form a clear and focused argumentative claim and to persuasively support that claim.

Each essay topic asks you to focus on ONE literary text from the course outline. You must develop your own thoughtful, sophisticated, argumentative thesis statement that effectively addresses “how,” “why,” and “so what?” questions.

The essay should incorporate at least one secondary source.

Remember, this is not a history paper. Avoid any general/ambiguous/vague historical claims that might distract the reader from the logical progression of your argument. Make sure that your argument is specific and focused and effectively communicates the significance of the text.

Format Requirements (MLA format):

• Doubled-spaced lines
• No extra spaces between paragraphs
• 1 inch (2.54cm) margins
• Times New Roman 12 pt. font
• Number all pages (top right corner)
• Do not use a cover page.
• Include the following information in the top left corner (on the first page only):
Your name
Teacher name
Course name
Date submitted

• Give the assignment a title (do not simply title it “Essay”)
• Use the literary present
• Include a Works Cited page

Topic: Topic is about traditional representations of femininity and masculinity how Robert Browning represents gender. Do characters conform to traditional representations of gender? How are these conventional gender roles disputed in “My Last Duchess”

Please note that this is a general topic. You are required to develop a compelling, sophisticated, and refined thesis statement.