Hi, Maya:<br /><br />Well, I tried my best. On the plus side, I think the essay is genuinely a thought paper. I've included very few quotes&nbsp;and followed the guidelines as carefully as I can. There is certainly a sustained argument throughout. For most profs, it would be fine, but as you know, marking (and editing) is subjective.<br /><br />On the negative side, I haven't read the works cited. The essay might also be slightly shy of the word length. If we include the bibliograpghy and footnotes, it is just over 1200 words. If you think we should add a paragraph&nbsp;(or have one of your own to add), let me know. We have until noon tomorrow.<br /><br />I can't think of anything else. The argument is simple but then so am I. But it is an argument and doesn't rely on stating and restating an opinion. As your prof said, "Have fun!" Who was he kidding? It was hard slogging.<br /><br /><br />Best wishes - George<br />&nbsp;