English 101 Writing Assignment/Prof. Ilse Schrynemakers Word Count: XXXXXXXXXXwords Required Reading: Excerpts from W.E.B. Du Bois’s “The Souls of Black Folk,” specifically “Of Our Spiritual...

English 101

Writing Assignment/Prof. Ilse Schrynemakers

Word Count: 600-800 words

Required Reading:

Excerpts from W.E.B. Du Bois’s “The Souls of Black Folk,” specifically “Of Our Spiritual Strivings”

In the first paragraph, explore how a certain word or phrase describes how you view yourself. Include examples.

In the second paragraph, explore how a certain word or phrase describes how others (family, friends, or strangers) view you. Include examples.

In the third paragraph, explain the compare and contrast between paragraphs one and two. How do you account for the differences in descriptions and definitions of your identity? Based on the previous paragraphs, how do you define "identity"?

Format: MLA style, Times Roman, 12 pt