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Emersonian Transcendentalism in Faulkner's Light in August

This lens essay investigates William Faulkner's novel Light in August using Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" and its notions of identity, self-actualization, and society's ability to render virtue as hypocritical. The student focuses on the roles of characters Byron Bunch, Reverend Hightower, Joe Christmas, and the role of children of the novel in exploring transcendentalist themes.
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Bridget's feedback:

"This essay succeeds in laying out its argument in a persuasive and logical manner for the reader, who easily follows the parallels between the two texts: it's evident you've spent time with both the novel (and one that is not famously accessible) and Emerson's essay and larger philosophy, and the reader appreciates the clarity with which you explore the ideas. Your next step is in ensuring the lower-order elements act in support of the rhetorical project. Your writing has excellent flow and syntax and diction, but there are occasional minor errors; as you are clearly a strong writer, catching these should be a straightforward matter of a final, rigorous proofread to ensure a distraction-free reading experience for the reader. There are, as well, inconsistencies in the citation apparatus; double-check your assignment guidelines and make changes as necessary. As a final note, eliminate the final punctuation in your direct quotations prior to page number citations; while this does not cause major clarity issues, it can impact ethos and presentation."

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