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 WORKS OF LITERATURE. . . Products of the Time Period?

1951...1959...1925...1982...1953...1954

**Introduction:**

Can literary works be seen as products of the time periods in which they were written? One aspect of literary criticism is that socially and politically speaking, literature reflects issues, settings, and events of the authors' time periods.

For this research project, you will select ONE piece of literature read in high school, and you will **research** **how the author successfully mirrors the social and political climate in which he or she lived and set the novel/play.** Additionally, you will tie in to your discussion **another medium from the time that characterizes the period.** For example, you may wish to introduce a **poem, song, editorial,** or **piece of artwork** that **reinforces the driving social and political forces** at work during the time your novel/play was written.
 * Task:**

 1. Discussion of your chosen text. How does the author mirror the social and political climate of the time?  2. Incorporation of another medium from the time. How does your **artifact** characterize the time period?  3. Incorporation of Literary Criticism How does your literary research support your thesis?
 * COMPONENTS***

 *You must use at least TWO sources, in addition to your selected novel, and your artifact. 