1. To explain the similarities and differences between subjects so as to make either or both of them clear.
2. To evaluate subjects so as to establish their advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses.
How to structure
1. Subject-by-subject: Victor's ambition versus Macbeth's ambition
2. Point-by-point: Going against the laws of nature, repercussions for actions, lack of personal responsibility
When is #1 more appropriate? When is #2?
Discussion
The Middle-class Black's Burden
- General responses?
- This was written in 1980. Could it have been published and accepted today? Has much changed?
- Let's get back to SAS: On your own, please identify each element of SAS
- Is McClain point-by-point or subject-by-subject?
- Review of homework questions
Fatso
- General responses?
- How do these two essays show us that discrimination is timeless?
- SAS (again!)
- M&S 2: where does Peck's comparison begin? How does she transition to this part of the essay?
- Is her style effective?
Writing
McClain says she has "a foot in each world." Write about a way in which you feel the same. Your experience can pertain to race and affluence, social class, religion, or some other characteristic. Write about balancing these two worlds. Are thee ways in which you appreciate having dual membership, or is it only a burden? What have you learned (the so what)?
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