Explore the relationship between character and setting in The Women of Brewster Place by examining the introduction, “Dawn,” and at least two of the stories. Explain how setting impacts character development, analyzing what each story expresses concerning the struggle of women living in the inner-city community, Brewster Place. Keep in mind that setting in fiction defines both a place (location, dwelling, neighborhood, nation, environment, etc.) and time (a story’s historical context); and, like character, the setting can function as protagonist and/or antagonist.
In their essays, students are expected to:
Identify a clear thesis.
Use appropriate content to illustrate this thesis.
Explain the textual evidence presented through close reading skills and use of literary terms.
Display an understanding of author and a diversity of perspectives.
Organize and synthesize material to present a cogent explanation.
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