“The Octopus” by Frank Norris

Argumentative Research Essay and Presentation

Purpose: To prove that the book is an important piece of American Literature by explaining its greater purpose in American society as an agent of change or greater understanding

Length:

·Paper 6 to 10 pages

·Presentations 5 to 10 minutes with a visual presentation (PowerPoint, Google slides, Prezi, etc.)

Formatting:MLA

Sources:At least 5 scholarly sources in addition to the book are required.

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“The Octopus” by Frank Norris

“The octopus: a story of California” is the book which was published in the year 1901 by Norris.  The book helps the present reader have a clear idea about American history back in the 1880s when California was new and promising land to people. By then, the ability of the country to produce agricultural products seemed endless, and the farmers were more devoted to producing the more and ship their products for sale. The octopus depicts many changes that have taken place in terms of the political, cultural, legal and economic framework. The book offers a platform to compare the current and past…

 

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