Develop a multi-paragraph essay that analyzes Kiese Laymon’s Heavy by supporting an original thesis statement. Expand upon your proposal and support your essay with citations from the text. Rely upon the video lecture and corresponding template to organize and develop body paragraphs. The final essay should be 1000-1250 words written in MLA Format with Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced lines, and a Works Cited page that lists Heavy and additional resources if necessary. Below are prompts to consider for this assignment; however, you may propose a topic that is not listed for this assignment.
1. Writing a memoir seems to be therapeutic for Laymon. Identify three lessons that Laymon discovers by writing his memoir. Develop your essay to show how these lessons shape his perspective.
2. Identify three points that Laymon makes about American society. The points can be about race, food, mental health, gender, violence, or other relevant topics. After you establish his points, explain if you agree with his arguments? Develop the essay to show why his points are valid or if they require further revision.
3. Laymon often concludes chapters with a resolution, then begins the next chapter by detailing how the problem persists. Identify three moments when this strategy occurs and explain why he chooses to organize his memoir this way.
4. The memoir begins with this admission: “I wanted to write an American memoir. I wanted to write a lie.” Develop an essay that explains why the genre of American memoir can be filled with lies and how his work hopes to change that.
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