Task 1: Comparing the Literary Works of Emily Dickinson and Robert Louis Stevenson Emily Dickinson and Robert Louis Stevenson are notable writers of the Gothic genre. Research and write about the aspects of the lives of these two writers that may have affected their writings. Note the Gothic conventions, themes, and elements in the Gothic works of Emily Dickinson, specifically her poems “Because I could not stop for Death” and “I heard a fly buzz—when I died.” Then, note the Gothic conventions, themes, and elements of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Draw comparisons between the Gothic elements in the works of each writer. Write two or three paragraphs about what these works have in common and how these differ from works of the Gothic genre.

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Read the excerpt below from "letter from birmingham jail" and then answer the question below: "my citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking. but i must confess that i am not afraid of the word "tension." i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. just as socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." how does king's repetition of the term "tension" impact the meaning of the text? dr. king says that he is afraid of the word tension and he doesn't think it is necessary. dr. king repeats the word tension to explain how he sees the word as a negative force that discourages change. dr. king repeats the word tension unintentionally, and it doesn't impact the meaning of the text. dr. king repeats the word tension to support how he views the word tension as positive and growth-producing.

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