Essay Samples
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The following are sample essays from students. These provide an example of what you are expected to do. Because these are actual student samples, the title pages have been removed. Remember that you are required to have a title page.
PLEASE NOTE: Below each link is part of the thesis statement for that example. You will want to avoid reading the essays that address the subject that you wish to write about.
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Critical Lens Student Essay Sample One
Phineas’ friendship, as represented by the imagery of the broken bone, fails to adapt and... -
Critical Lens Student Essay Sample Two
Phineas fails to complete his transition into adulthood, and as a result ‘perishes.’ -
Critical Lens Student Essay Sample Three
The river motifs illustrate Gene’s ability to evolve, or mature throughout the novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles. -
Critical Lens Student Essay Sample Four
Finny perishes because he fails to evolve into adulthood by refusing to see conflict.