Ellen Usher
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Answered a Question in Letter from Birmingham City Jail
In the opening paragraph of Martin Luther King’s speech “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King states that he rarely replies to criticisms because if he were to answer every criticism, it would leave... -
Answered a Question in How It Feels to Be Colored Me
Race is extremely important in Zora Neale Hurston’s essay, “How it Feels to Be Colored Me” because the essay deals with the social construct of race, racism, and maintaining one’s cultural... -
Answered a Question in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
In Chapters 4 and 5 of the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, readers learn that Henrietta has been diagnosed with invasive cervical carcinomas. The standard treatment for patients diagnosed with... -
Answered a Question in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Before going to Dr. Howard Jones at Johns Hopkins for testing, Henrietta Lacks told only her closest family members about the symptoms she experienced. She told her cousins Margaret and Sadie that... -
Answered a Question in Essays
A thesis statement is an important part of your essay. It is usually found in your introductory paragraph. Your introductory paragraph provides background on the subject, while your thesis...