Theme Music Paragraph
Using Milton’s depiction of Satan and the temptation of Eve as your point of departure, compose a single, well-developed paragraph that discusses the representation of the devil in one of these contemporary songs (Sympathy for the Devil, Hell is Chrome, Let the Devil In). Think about what the song seems to be saying about the nature of evil, how its portrayal of the devil and/or hell compares to Milton’s or to other common portrayals, or anything else that seems interesting or important. Refer to specific lines and phrases to illustrate your observations.
A good paragraph should be coherent and thoroughly developed.
- It should be organized around a single, unifying idea (introduced clearly at the start of the paragraph), and it should proceed to explore and develop this idea in detail.
- Length and word count will vary, but a good paragraph should be at least five sentences long, and it should elaborate and illustrate its main idea thoroughly, without unnecessary repetition.
- We should feel as if we’ve gotten somewhere new by the end of it.
Your first step should be to have something to say—a paragraph should have a distinct purpose. Start by thinking through your ideas, to see where they lead you, what further insights you might uncover. Once you know what you want to say, draft and edit your paragraph. As always, aim for a clear and direct style, and try to be as specific as possible.
Due (typed, double-spaced) in class, Tuesday, November 11.
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