This fourth and last Application Assignment is based on the material presented in Session 18, “Applied feminist, queer and marxist criticism ” You can pick any of these for a short analysis of about 4-500 words. Please use Word and upload a .doc or .docx file. There are some questions below. Please don't just provide an answer: treat the material like a small essay. Options (pick ONE - but you can use one of these approaches on a different material): Marxist criticism: In what way does the battle royal (the fight) symbolize racist brutality in the short story "Battle Royal"? (Slides 4-8) Marxist criticism: Discuss classism in the short story "A Rose for Emily” by Faulkner  (Slides 10-14) Marxist criticism: Discuss the role of the American dream in “Everyday Use " (Slides 45-51) Feminist theory How does "A Rose for Emily” by Faulkner endorse patriarchal ideology? (Slides 16-25) Feminist theory: Compare Emily's life in "A Rose for Emily” before and after her father's death. (Slides 26-27) Lesbian theory:  Discuss the importance of the lesbian community in “Don't Explain”. (Slides 31-38) Gay theory: Does the short story “The Battle Royal” provide a useful illustration of the operations of homophobia? (Slides 40-43). Previous Next