Question

Select the correct answer.
Jason is preparing to write a persuasive argument paper on the treatment of female characters in William Shakespeare's works. Which source should he refer to while researching?
A.
a historian's blog devoted to Shakespeare's characters
B.
a literary scholar's essays on Shakespeare's characters
C.
works by authors who have female characters in similar roles
D.
a Wikipedia entry describing Shakespeare's characters
E.
a sociology student's writings on Shakespeare's characters

Answer 1

B. a literary scholar's essays on Shakespeare's characters

Reason: literary scholars provide expert, research-based analysis and evidence about character treatment and themes, which is most useful for building a persuasive argument.