“the cost of all dreams”

Read the following prompt and then write an essay responding to it. Do not conduct any additional research to help you formulate your response for this exam; instead, rely on the
assigned readings from our Common Read so far and (1t/where applicable) personal observatior and exnerience
“Ghosts of Mississippi” from The Cost of These Dreams, by Wright Thompson (42-86)
“Beyond the Breach” from The Cost of These Dreams, by Wright Thompson (190 – 263;
You should not write a rough draft, but you may want to create an outline before you begin.
Spend time getting your thoughts together. Thoughtfully and carefully develop your essay,
making sure it has:
A til introduction with a clear thesis statement
At least 3 body paragraphs, with topic sentences related to your thesis with fully developed examples, details, explanation, and analysis
A conclusion that reiterates vou thesis and summarizes vour essay
When you have finished writing, leave time to proofread your essay. Check to see that you have not left anything out, that grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct, and that the essay makes sense. Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words and include at least 3 (three) citations from the texts. A Works Cited page is not necessarySometimes in life, we focus on our flaws or the circumstances or situations that seem to hold us back. Often, we have control over our flaws, but sometimes we feel that we don’t. More often, we have less control over our circumstances or situations. Try to identify two situations or obstacles in/from the texts) that either were or could have been overcome. Does focusing on our circumstances and finding solidarity in similar experiences with other seem empowering or is it counterproductive?

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