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“The Door”

This essay analyzes “The Door” by E.B. White, exploring its message about life through the analogy of a rat in a maze. Using textual evidence and personal experiences, it argues that life often presents challenges akin to navigating a maze, reflecting on themes of choice and consequence. The discussion includes references to classical conditioning experiments and the common struggle against feeling trapped, much like Billy Corgan's lyrics suggest. This essay aims to connect the text's insights with broader societal themes and individual experiences.

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“The Door”

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  1. “The Door” Objective: To analyze the message of a text and compose an essay by taking position and defending the position with textual evidence and specific examples outside the text

  2. Quickwrite • What do you know about scientist and their use of rats in mazes? What do you know about experiments with classical conditioning? • "Someone will say what is lost can never be saved. Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage."~BillyCorgan, 1967-Present • What does the author mean by these lyrics? Use examples to prove your claim.

  3. Writing Prompt • In a well-organized essay, take a position on the message about life as conveyed through the analogy of a rat in a maze in the short story “The Door” by E.B. White. Support your argument with appropriate evidence and examples from the text, your personal experiences, news events, pop culture, etc… • (Think about the examples from your GOPHERS handout.)

  4. Read and Respond • Take notes as you read with ideas that you agree with or disagree with • Make connections to the text by saying what the analogy is similar to • Write your response using textual support and specific examples from outside the text

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