Write an essay in which you discuss whether or not you see a relationship between Frado’s childhood exuberance and spiritedness and her ability, as an adult, to survive her struggles

Consider Frado’s new-found assertiveness and independence in the closing chapters of Harriet E. Wilson’s Our Nig. Keep in mind the scenes in which we see her willfulness, pertness, and trickster/prankster character, and then think about the physical beatings and psychological damage caused by the Bellmont family during her years as an indentured servant. Write an essay in which you discuss whether or not you see a relationship between Frado’s childhood exuberance and spiritedness and her ability, as an adult, to survive her struggles.

Length: 4 – 4.5 FULL PAGES (approx. 14-18 paragraphs) in length, double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Write in enough detail to thoroughly investigate your topic.

A separate Works Cited page (page 5 or 6) with the primary and TWO secondary sources cited, per MLA style.

Your essay should have an introduction with a thesis statement (review the feedback you received from past assignments/essays).

Body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence and a main idea).

Quotes from Our Nig: min. of 6, max. of 8 direct quotes using MLA in-text style.

Quotes from TWO scholarly journal articles: min. of 4, max. of 6 direct quotes it total (2-3 each) using MLA in-text style.

Explanation of quotes: After you use a quote, explain and analyze how the quote proves or explains your thesis. A paragraph should never end with a quote.

A strong conclusion: Always conclude with your own voice–do not end your paper with a quotation.

Review your work for spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and MLA compliance. If necessary, review the grammar guides to receive grammatical assistance.

min. of 6, max. of 8 direct quotes from the primary source (main text: Our Nig)

• min. of 4, max. of 6 direct quotes from ONE secondary source (scholarly journal

article from the Essex databases)