Essays with a strong argumentative thesis,“Art, Truth and Politics,” .

Grading criteria: Essays with a strong argumentative thesis will receive high grades. Marks will also be awarded for student’s ability to explain, illustrate, define, compare, and ultimately synthesize ideas. Correct syntax, clarity and structure are important. Grades will be taken away for spelling errors and errors of grammar. NOTE: Write a short essay of about 600-700 words on any ONE of the following questions.  *****In “Art, Truth and Politics,” Harold Pinter argues that control over language is essential for those in power to maintain that power. In this scheme of things, what role does Pinter envision for the writer/artist and in what ways?