Essay. Choose 1, worth 30 points.

You don't have to answer the questions inside the question one by one, and, if you plan it well, in answering one, you may answer another.

So, write an integrative essay to answer one of the following questions.

There are no length requirements; however, be sure to completely answer the question and use specific examples!

Use at least two readings and class lecture to illustrate the influences of these three things on Billy Bob Thornton's character "Hank" in Monster's Ball.

* While we talked about a number of societal influences in class, it would likely be best to be selective and choose the two or three that best integrate with history and biography and are illustrated in the clip.