Beggar Response
Your Task:
Given that pan-handling/begging is a complicated issue with many perspectives
and arguments, present your opinion on “spare-changing.” Should we leave them
alone? Should we give them a loonie or two? Should we yell at them to get a
job? In your multi-paragraph response you will also be discussing the theme
(although it is really a moral) of “The Beggar,” by Anton Chekhov.
Supporting
Quotes (check out the Writer’s Guide on the blog):
-
Four quotes from the story itself.
-
Quote the film, at least once.
-
Quote at least one newspaper article
twice.
Works Cited:
You must cite and quote all your sources. Microsoft
Word does it for you now… I’ll show you.
Due Monday. Minimum
of 500 words.
Sample Introduction
Begging, as a profession, and as a blight on society, has historically provoked much heated debate. Kick them off the street! Give them social services! Ignore them! It seems that there is no clear and easy solution to what most, but not all, consider the problem of “spare-changing” ( Panhandling, 2012). After reading Chekhov’s classic tale, “The Beggar,” readers will be no more clear on what to do. We are led to believe that Skvortsov’s kindness and job provisions have saved the lazy liar, but learn, in the end, that the passive aggressive efforts of the cook are really what “saved the wretch” (Chekhov). Begging is a complex issue, and like so many complex issues, the answer may like first with an honest appraisal of the reasons people beg. Only then, will we be able to help, if help is wanted.
I'll upload the pdf of the doc soon... sorry for this quick cut and paste.
Begging, as a profession, and as a blight on society, has historically provoked much heated debate. Kick them off the street! Give them social services! Ignore them! It seems that there is no clear and easy solution to what most, but not all, consider the problem of “spare-changing” ( Panhandling, 2012). After reading Chekhov’s classic tale, “The Beggar,” readers will be no more clear on what to do. We are led to believe that Skvortsov’s kindness and job provisions have saved the lazy liar, but learn, in the end, that the passive aggressive efforts of the cook are really what “saved the wretch” (Chekhov). Begging is a complex issue, and like so many complex issues, the answer may like first with an honest appraisal of the reasons people beg. Only then, will we be able to help, if help is wanted.
I'll upload the pdf of the doc soon... sorry for this quick cut and paste.
No comments:
Post a Comment