You may do a comparative analysis of a work from this period with a more modern one, but essays must treat at least one work from the period we have studied in depth. Topic: Heroism as depicted in the literature we’ve read For many students, choosing a suitable topic proves to be the most difficult part of the assignment. In order to help you choose a topic, it’s helpful to focus on a text or texts you enjoy. Ask yourself which literary works or authors you have enjoyed reading thus far. Why did you enjoy this particular work (or works) or this author? What stands out about his or her writing? What makes the author or the work unique? Does the author’s work remind you of a more modern one?