Write a comparative essay. Your essay should be at least 750 words and follow the formatting guidelines
for all our essays and papers in this course. Any quotes or paraphrased content from the readings (or
outside research, if you choose to use it), must be properly cited in the text and in a Works Cited list at the
end of your document.
Compare and contrast Douglass’s narrative to King’s narrative. Are there points of comparison between
their author motivations, or the ways they pursue their goals, or their feelings about pursuing them? How
are they different? You might consider tone, structure, theme, or thesis statement as potential places where
they differ.
• Style Guidelines: Remember, your paper must follow the basic conventions of standard American written
English (correct mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure etc…) and MLA
style heading, title, and page numbering. Please use MLA citation guidelines if you make reference to an
external source, even one of your class readings.