The document provides tips for writing an essay about the memoir Twelve Years A Slave by Solomon Northup. It suggests focusing on how Northup and other slaves helped each other survive as best they could by citing specific examples from the book. The tips include making a close reading of the memoir, using clear topic sentences, consistent tense and word choice, proper citation, and analytical discussion rather than just description. Historical context should be presented with a good sense of chronology.

1. · Prompt for the paper on Twelve Years A Slave
Solomon Northup describes horrible brutalities of life under
slavery, but he also suggests that he and his fellow slaves found
ways to resist or protect themselves from the worst ravages of
the system. Explore the ways in which Northup and his friends
helped each other to survive as best they could. Be specific.
Please format the essay as MLA
some tips and general guidelines to keep in mind when
composing the second essay, I’m attaching a few worth
contemplating as you write the paper. These include:
* How close of a reading of Solomon’s memoir are you
presenting? Does your paper cite specific examples, relevant
aspects of the book that reinforce your argument?
* Are your topic sentences offering a clear indication of the
paragraph’s content?
* Does your writing, use of language avoid awkward
expressions, demonstrate solid word choice, and adhere to a
single tense throughout the paper?
* When providing historical context to Solomon’s memoir,
make sure to exhibit a good sense of chronology. Additionally,
proper citation is an important feature.
* Exhibiting a solid level of analysis is an essential component
of a strong essay. Mere description is no substitute for
highlighting common threads, topics you see in the book.