Male/Female Relationships in “Diving into the Wreck”

What does this poem suggest about the relationships between men and women? How might the poem be relevant to historical changes that were taking place in those relationships during the era in which the poem was written? Do some research into the kinds of changes that were occurring then and discuss the poem in light of those changes.




Requirements:

  • Essay length: 700-800 words.
  • Total number of sources on works cited page: Minimum of 3
  • Total number of sources on the works cited page from the literary databases: Minimum of 2
  • Total number of in-text citations from a source other than the text using either a signal phrase or a parenthetical citation: 4-6
  • Total number of textual references or quotes: 3-5

Tips:

  • Your introductory paragraph should accomplish the following:
    • Introduce the author and the title of the work or works being discussed.
    • Brief biographical information about the author.
    • Clearly stated thesis introducing the topic and presenting your main points.
  • Body paragraphs should develop the thesis statement using transitional sentences to move from one section to the next.