Choose ONE of the following suggested topics for your essay

Choose ONE of the following suggested topics for your essay (choose to analyze onlyTWO of the readings listed for each topic): 1- The femme fatale is depicted in the fairy-tale motif, the gothic romance genre, and the vampire genre. She is occasionally put side-by-side with her more innocent and na?ve counterpart. Discuss how the femme fatale is depicted in opposition to the innocent heroine and trace the evolution of these two characters in Angela Carters The Lady Of The House Of Love, M.E. Brandons The Good Lady Ducayne, Joseph Sheridan Le FanusCarmilla, or Anne Rices Interview With The Vampire.(Choose only two of the following four texts for your essay) Explore how the genres and archetypes are used to elaborate on the characterization of these two representations of femininity. What comments are being made about sexuality, femininity, the domestic, and womens status in that historical context? 2- The vampire still experiences popularity in film and books. Discuss the role of the vampire in depicting its societys anxieties concerning disease, race, class, sexuality, and violence inAngela Carters The Lady Of The House Of Love, M.E. Brandons The Good Lady Ducayne, Joseph Sheridan Le FanusCarmilla, or Anne Rices Interview With The Vampire.(Choose only two of the following four texts for your essay) Examine how the gothic genre allows for the freedom to explore social anxieties and taboo subjects while appearing to be an entertaining genre. Provide historical/cultural context to discuss how the vampire reflects their specific society and how they transgress social boundaries.