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Informal Writng #1

Directions: Write an informal response to the prompt below. The


response should be a minimum of 350 words and no more than 500
words. Because this is an informal response, I will not be grading for
grammar and mechanics. This does not mean you should not turn in your
best work. Remember, this is academic writing. This writing will count as a
homework grade.
Prompt: Megan Abbott tells us that she wanted to set Shakespeares
Richard III within high school cheerleading culture. By now, you should
have looked over the synopsis of Richard III via Sparknotes. (You might
even take the liberty of watching one of the filmed versions.) One of the
things you will notice about Richard is that he is without a doubt the plays
protagonist despite the fact the he is undeniably evil. Richard functions as
what we would call an anti-hero because the audience spends a great
deal of time finding out about his mind, thoughts, and
desires. Shakespeare even asks the audience to sympathize with
Richards envy and anguish, even though he is a murderer and a sadist.
Throughout the novel Dare Me, in what ways does Abbott ask readers to
sympathize with Beth as Shakespeare asks his audience to sympathize
with Richard III? Do you, as a reader, believe Beth is the anti-hero and
thus a protagonist of the novel? Provide specific examples from the
novel to support your claims.

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