424 ChapTEr 1 8 | iSolateD no More | period Seven 1890 –1945- WINDOW: The language of the Declaration focuses on natural
rights and leaves room for interpretation. Women and former
slaves eventually pointed to it and used it as evidence in their own
struggles for equality. Although not a requirement, using the word
implications works well with a discussion of the window metaphor.
B. THEME: WORK, EXCHANGE, AND TECHNOLOGY
- MIRROR: (As shown above, examine the ways in which the Decla-
ration of Independence—with its emphasis on inalienable rights—
reflects the economic status of this society.) - WINDOW: (And as before, in what ways does the language of the
Declaration anticipate future ambiguities for opportunities, espe-
cially as these opportunities relate to issues of identity?)
III. Gettysburg Address (While you are repeating the same moves for the
Gettysburg Address, you are also drawing comparisons with the Declara-
tion. Thus, there is an additional component to this outline.)A. THEME:
- MIRROR:
- WINDOW:
- Comparison and contrast with observations on the Declaration of
Independence
B. THEME:
- MIRROR:
- WINDOW:
- Comparison and contrast with observations on the Declaration of
Independence
IV. Period of 1890 to 1945
A. THEME:
- MIRROR: (Here you will examine how the era reflects the promises
of the Declaration and Gettysburg Address relative to one theme.) - WINDOW: (Here you may examine how the era has yet to fulfill these
same promises. This portion of your essay may also prevent you from
presenting an either/or fallacy about the question of fulfillment.)
B. THEME:
- MIRROR:
- WINDOW:
V. Conclusion
steP 5 Write the essay
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