assignment about compare and contrast 2 poems (500 words)

POEMS 

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “The Cross of Snow”
• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Paul Revere’s Ride”

500-word essay comparing and contrasting any two of the works, that you believe best represent the romantic literary period and the presentation of American values and ideals. Consider similarities and differences in each author’s presentation and the approach to the issues.

The comparison should include:

• A clear identification of the particular American value.
• A discussion of the ways in which each reading comports with the parameters of the romantic literary period.
• A clear and thorough comparison and contrast that includes citations from the poem or textual references.
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