Instructions/Outline for Hurston Essay: For the essay, please complete the reading and follow the outline below. Paragraph 1 Introduce the name of the essay and the author. In a complete sentence, answer the question: Is race Hurston’s most important feature? Why or Why not? In a complete sentence, explain how you think Hurston defines herself? Is there a quote that supports this? In a complete sentence, name one other way Hurston defines herself. Is there a quote that supports this? In a complete sentence, answer the question: Does her sense of self change? If so, how? If not, why do you think that is? Paragraph 2 Discuss to what extent you identify with your own racial or ethnic background. In 1-2 complete sentences, discuss what factors you think shape our identities. In 1-2 complete sentences, discuss what happens when others view us differently than we view ourselves. In 1-2 complete sentences, discuss how you think our identity influences our choices. In 1-2 complete sentences, discuss the ways in which our identities affect our values, ideas and actions. Paragraph 3: Conclusion In 4-6 sentences, please restate your main ideas and wrap up your reflection