Writing Homework Help

1. Considering everything we read in class this semester, which reading, in your opinion, is most inspirationally American? That is, which reading gives a strong view or example of a positive American quality? It is easy to pick examples of America’s negative qualities: slavery, the awful treatment of Native peoples, religious intolerance, etc. But what have we read that offers the most positive view of America? Your essay should be 500-700 words long (2-3 pages).There are obviously no wrong answers to this question, just stronger or weaker arguments. Remember to give REASONS for your opinion beyond what you liked or didn’t like. Use MLA style.

Readings:

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca 36-43

John Smith 76-85

Anne Bradstreet 169-183
Edward Taylor 265-270

Mary Rowlandson 237-264

Olaudah Equiano 524-556
Philip Freneau 566-573

Phillis Wheatley Peters 574-579