Regarding Term Paper:  Times of Change:  Cultural Impacts in Ceremony

Comments: I usually advise students not to let the structure of a narrative determine the structure of their analysis, primarily because this structure leads inexperienced writers into doing summary rather than analysis. This essay, however, follows the structure of the story while developing an excellent interpretation of some of its key themes.

As a whole, this essay is simply outstanding. Not only do you develop sophisticated interpretive claims, but you also support them thoroughly and express them in lucid prose. This is one of the best undergraduate essays on Ceremony that I have read.

It was a pleasure to have you in class, Chantal. Your writing has been a treat to read, and your contributions to class discussions were always thoughtful and thought provoking. If you need a letter of recommendation, please let me know.

Outstanding work.  A+ 

-Professor Hendel