Compare and contrast the differences between authors’ perspectives of American identity, or Americanism. Both positive and negative views are expressed, but do we see a shared idea of what an American is?

Provide insight into the literature and its actual and implied ideas.
 Make a claim that explores meaning beyond the obvious (read between the lines)
 Includes an introduction that states the topic and subject, provides brief background, and states
the thesis.
 Include multiple body paragraphs that focus on supporting points and show a clear connection
to the thesis through discussion, evidence/quotes, and explanation.
 Includes a brief but effective conclusion that states the importance of the topic.
 Reflects grammatically correct sentences with appropriate punctuation.
 Use a sophisticated tone (not conversational) but plain, clear language.
 Format your essay according to MLA design and documentation. You will not need secondary
sources, but you will need to document the primary source (the primary source is the literature
you selected to write about).
 Essay should be at least 2 full pages and no more than 3.
 Include a Works Cited page.n
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Include a Works Cited page.

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