This page highlights three major writing projects I completed in ENG 1301. Each assignment helped me grow as a writer by teaching me different skills, such as research, analysis, organization, and clear communication. Below, you will find my Expository Essay, Narrative Essay, and Analysis Essay, each with a short description explaining its purpose and what I learned from completing it.

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Narrative Essay

 Learning to Not Give Up
This narrative essay describes a personal experience where I learned the importance of perseverance. Writing this project helped me improve my storytelling skills by using vivid details, emotional reflection, and a clear structure to show how the experience changed me. It taught me how to communicate personal growth in a meaningful and organized way.

Analysis Essay

The Ethical Consequences of Desire and Responsibility in Literature
This analysis essay compares how several authors explore the conflict between desire and responsibility in different texts. It helped me practice critical thinking by connecting themes across multiple works and supporting my claims with quotes and explanations. This project strengthened my ability to compare ideas and write more confidently about complex ethical issues.

Expository Essay

Ethical Struggle and Human Responsibility in Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana
This expository essay analyzes the ethical themes in The Night of the Iguana and explains how Tennessee Williams uses biography and historical context to shape his message about compassion and responsibility. Through this project, I learned how to combine research, close reading, and organized academic writing to create a clear and well-supported argument.