While others might say that abstract concepts like public space cannot
be altered, Brent Staples proves that the color of his skin can cause people to
feel uncomfortable. Staples’ unalterable characteristics such as his body
language and his facial features are the basis of people's judgments; his
presence alone can make people quicken their "pace" (205). In the
vast expanses of outer space, Earth is the only known habitat that fosters a
diverse environment. Due to this, people who want to express their unique
ideologies, like Jimi Hendrix, can capitalize on their environment. However,
people with similar secular beliefs associate together. Sadly, people do not
always unite around a positive belief; in our country's past, and even today,
people grouped together by profiling others who are different than they are.
For some, their situation has been bestowed upon them by the fates, and so it
is their personal decision to effect a positive change for themselves. Similar
to Staples, Jeannette Walls was born into her misfortunes. She used her
situation to fire a change for her future; similarly, Staples should use his
innate characteristics to his advantage.
This paragraph provided me with a unique opportunity to foster my style.
Because there were certain elements that I need to incorporate in my paragraph,
I took more time to process my thoughts.
You stated that "Earth is the only known habitat that fosters a diverse environment" (Mahajan). I found this statement humorous as Earth is the only known habitat that fosters life (as we know it), so by saying this, you are ironically stating that humans are diverse and accepting, which according to Staples' piece, are not. It is almost as if we won the race simply because we were the only contestant.
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DeleteI like how you related Jeannette Walls to Brent Staples in a very clear way and incorporated pieces of the puzzle so they fit perfectly. Your title is also really clever!
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