Write a 5-6 pg essay on the following topic. Your paper should discuss two of the texts we have discussed in class: Out of the Dusk; Whale Rider; Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry; Monster; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; Every Day.
Adolescence is commonly thought of as being a transition period between youth and maturity that is experienced by all of us. Yet, for a variety of reasons, many of the characters we have encountered in these texts have unique adolescent experiences — some short, some long, and some not at all. To what extent do factors such as gender, ethnicity, and economic standing determine an individual’s adolescence? Is adolescence a “universal experience”?
Your essay should be argumentative in nature and have a clearly defined thesis (i.e. you should be defending a particular interpretation of these texts and how they relate to some of the broader themes outlined above). You should cite specific passages from the text you are analyzing to support your various arguments.
You are not required to use secondary sources, but may do so if you wish. Papers should be typed, double-space, and all citations should be in accordance with MLA style.
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