Someone please help me I’m stuck. Assignment: Prompt 1
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Argumentative Essay
Prompt 1 - Shakespeare Essay/Does
Shakespeare Still Matter?
Description
Write or present a convincing argument with supporting textual evidence from the texts in the
course, as well as others of your own choosing, as to why Shakespeare still matters or does not
matter. Explain whether his writing reflects the human condition or not. Is Shakespearean literature
still relatable today? Explain with reasons and textual evidence
If writing in an essay, convince your audience as to why Shakespeare still matters or does not matter.
Does his writing reflect the human condition today? Explain your ideas clearly with two to three
reasons why Shakespeare still is or is not important today.
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Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?