exploration essay. The essay needs to be written about the connection between individual knowledge and power based upon what is learned from the following three works and personal experience: "The lesson", "Foundations of earth", and "The birthmark". It also must be written based upon the following 4 questions: what is an implied claim on the subject of knowledge and individual power

what evidence is offered in support to that claim what rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos) move the reader toward acceptance of the claim

upon reflection, how might you defend, refute, and/or qualify each claim

The essay must be in MLA format and contain a cover page and citation page. If anything is quoted or paraphrased it must be cited.