Do you detect any commonality of theme or message in the two texts that relate to
madness: Emily Dickinson’s “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” and Lu Xun’s “Diary of a
Madman”? What is the deeper message regarding madness that both authors try to
convey? Explain with details from each text.
Analysis of the text/topic = demonstrates your ability to present a
sound argument
15
Examples from the text = demonstrates your deep critical
understanding of the text
15
Correct information = demonstrates your thorough knowledge of the
text
05
Organization = demonstrates your ability to organize the major
points of your argument in neat paragraphs
05
Grammar and Mechanics = demonstrates your ability to write in
flawless Standard English