Literature Connection Speech

 

Background: After studying the short stories, "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, "The Masque of Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula Le Guin, numerous connections to other artistic media, such as film, television, or song, are possible.

Speech Prompt: In 4-6 minute speech, connect characters, themes, events, ideas, symbols, conflict, etc., from one of the short stories that has been studied this term to an artisitc work from another media, such as film, television, or song.

 

In order to pass, the speech must contain insightful and thoughtful analysis.

 

Your speech must include from 30-60 seconds of outside audio (CD or cassette) or video (VHS or DVD).