What This Document Is
This is a final essay submitted for an English Composition (ENG 101) course at Borough of Manhattan Community College. It responds to question #2 on “Set Z” and explores the value of non-conformity, drawing on the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Oliver Burkeman.
Why This Document Matters
This essay is intended for Professor Geoff Klock as a demonstration of the student’s understanding of course concepts and their ability to construct a well-supported argument. It serves as a summative assessment of their writing and critical thinking skills developed throughout the semester.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a single student’s interpretation and application of course material. It is not a comprehensive guide to non-conformity or a model answer, but rather a specific response to a given prompt.
What This Document Provides
The full essay includes an introduction with a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs analyzing Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” and Burkeman’s “Happiness is a Glass Half Empty,” and a concluding paragraph. It also features a Works Cited page listing the sources used. This preview only provides a portion of the essay’s content—specifically, the introduction and the beginning of the second paragraph—and does not include the complete argument or analysis.