Empoword

Part Two: Text Wrestling 204 Stakes (So what? Why does it matter?) Ex.: Sheds light on the fragility of life and the relationships we build throughout it. Consider adding… • A concession statement (“Although,” “even though,” etc.) Ex.: Although there’s nothing wrong with preferring time alone, … • A question that you might pursue Ex.: Can Capossere’s uncle represent other isolated people? THESIS: Ex.: Although there’s nothing wrong with preferring time alone, “A Wind from the North” by Bill Capossere sheds light on the fragility of life and the relationships we build throughout it. The text conveys the loneliness of an isolated lifestyle by symbolizing Capossere’s uncle with a “untouchable” car. Additionally, the narrator repeats images and phrases in the essay to reinforce his uncle’s isolation.