Pick one of the following questions, and discuss it with reference to at least two of this week’s readings.
When we get people completely wrong, have they deceived us – or have they allowed us to deceive ourselves?
Discuss how language can deceive as well as communicate.
Can silence be as deceptive as speech?

present and explain a clear, single thesis that addresses your chosen question, with an organized explanation;
give concrete, specific examples (including direct quotes) drawn from at least two works;
reflect careful, active reading of the literary texts, as outlined in the tutorials (i.e., basic reading strategies, attention to rhythm and imagery)
include clear, focused sentences with effectively integrated quotes;
be carefully proofread