Essay Prompt: Motivations for Change in Literature
Question 1
Drawing on evidence from the provided texts, explore the question: "What motivates people to struggle for change?" Consider the motivations of the characters in these works, the societal pressures they face, and the personal experiences that drive them to seek change. Analyze how these texts illustrate the struggle for change and the impacts and consequences of such changes on the characters and their societies. Your essay should provide a clear thesis statement and logically structured paragraphs. Use specific examples from the texts to support your arguments and make sure to properly cite any direct quotes or references.
"Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
"Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu
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