Must be in MLA format.  The reading assignment consist of two parts, the universal theme and the response.  The universal theme needs to be EXACTLY 30 WORDS and needs to state a Universal Theme that encompasses the readings.  A Universal theme is a theme that does not require knowledge of the readings or the authors in order to make sense to your audience.  The response needs to develop this theme with concrete evidence and information from the readings.  Between the universal theme and the response, the document must be between 1and a half to 2 pages.