PROMPT: Compare and contrast the characterization of Dr. Watson and Mouse to each other. Some things to consider: LATA (language, action, thoughts, appearance), their relationship to their perepective main characters, time periods and setting (late 1800s Victorian England and 1940s Los Angeles), social conditions ( race and class come to mind), and anything else that may be relevant.
Grading Criteria: Thesis – 7 points, Examples – 4 points, Analysis – 10 points, MUGS (mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling) – 4
Thesis – claim (here’s what) and parameters (so what)
Examples – clear references to the movies
Analysis – thoughtful and detail examination of your examples
MUGS – make sure your use of language does not get in the way of meaning