Self-esteem is often rooted in having received acceptance as a child, especially from parents. Trauma, abuse, or just a failure to receive approval can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and unhappiness. Write an MLA documented essay of 600 words that addresses the theme of a son’s need for approval in “As A Human Being” and “Hero.” Looking at each poem individually, how does the speaker react to the failure of those around him to acknowledge his worth? What role does physical abuse play in each poem with regard to the speaker’s self-worth? What role does irony play in each poem?
Primary Sources
- "As A Human Being"
- "Hero"
- Brown, Jerocho. The Tradition. Copper Canyon Press, 2019.
Requirements
- Length: Your essay must be a minimum of 600 words.
- Documentation Format: You must include an MLA formatted Works Cited page that includes correctly formatted internal citations for the poems and the additional resources.
- Sources: You are restricted to the poems "As A Human Being" and "Hero."
- Format: The essay must be in MSWord format (.doc or .docx)
Students must use MLA style documentation. Internal citations should identify the author and line number for the poems. Students must also include an MLA Works Cited page.Students should proofread carefully their final drafts for spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as clarity, conciseness, and completeness. The final draft should be typed, double spaced, with one inch margins, in Times New Roman 12 pt. The essay should be a minimum of 600 words.
The essay will be evaluated based on how well students develop their arguments with significant support from the poems (thesis, topic sentences, supporting details from the poems); clarity, cohesion, and conciseness; correct use of MLA format; and grammar and spelling.For this essay, students may use a dictionary to help with words with which they are not familiar but should not refer to the dictionary definitions in the essay. Students must use MLA style documentation. Internal citations should identify the author and line number for the poems and author or authors for any articles or other resources. Students must also include an MLA Works Cited page.
Students should proofread carefully their final drafts for spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as clarity, conciseness, and completeness. The final draft should be typed, double spaced, with one inch margins, in Times New Roman 12 pt. The essay should be a minimum of 900 words.The essay will be evaluated based on how well students develop their arguments with significant support from the poems (thesis, topic sentences, supporting details from the poems); clarity, cohesion, and conciseness; correct use of MLA format; and grammar and spelling.
