Fischer
11-18-2007, 11:06 AM
I hope I havn't started a thread that's already out there, I couldn't find one, but sorry all the same.
I'm new to the forum and already need a lot of help, lol. My essay is about the rift between essential and superficial identity and my two Novels are Jane Eyre (Brontė) and The Box Garden (Shields)
This is the intro I handed in, my very picky english teacher said it was too psychoanalytical.
Social psychologists have demonstrated that it only takes 10 to 15 seconds of interaction with a stranger before they form an opinion of you. It is very difficult to overcome these first impressions, especially if they are reinforced social convention or based on early childhood experiences. These prejudices and preconceived notions often form a division between ones true self and how one is perceived.
I guess I need to tweek it so it is more literary yet so it has a "punch in the gut" hook. I have no idea how to do this with a literary essay so any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
I'm new to the forum and already need a lot of help, lol. My essay is about the rift between essential and superficial identity and my two Novels are Jane Eyre (Brontė) and The Box Garden (Shields)
This is the intro I handed in, my very picky english teacher said it was too psychoanalytical.
Social psychologists have demonstrated that it only takes 10 to 15 seconds of interaction with a stranger before they form an opinion of you. It is very difficult to overcome these first impressions, especially if they are reinforced social convention or based on early childhood experiences. These prejudices and preconceived notions often form a division between ones true self and how one is perceived.
I guess I need to tweek it so it is more literary yet so it has a "punch in the gut" hook. I have no idea how to do this with a literary essay so any help would be GREATLY appreciated.