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What brings about those changes and why are they significant? 2) In In Country, Emmett explains to Sam, If you can think about something like birds, you can get outside of yourself, and it doesnt hurt as much. Thats the challenge for the human race. Throughout the novel, characters seem drawn to nature in important ways. Write an essay about the role of or function of nature for a character/characters in the book. Possible scenes/topics to consider include Emmetts search for the bird he saw in Vietnam, Sams visit to Cawoods Pond, or Sams paternal grandparents farm. What does nature offer these characters? 3) The main thing you learn from history is that you cant learn from history. Thats what history is. This rather dreary assessment of historys value comes from Emmett. But a careful reader might wonder if his view is the only view of history the novel supports. Write an essay in which you argue what Mason seems to be saying about history and the value of understanding of the past. You might focus on history in a larger sense (world events today, etc.) and/or a personal sense (Sams quest to find out about her father). Regardless of the topic you select, your paper should have the following: A clear thesis statement early in the paper; Textual evidence (both direct quotations and paraphrasing), cited correctly in the text; Good topic sentences and transitions for each paragraph; An introduction and a conclusion; A work cited page with a correctly formatted citation for the story you are using; Appropriate length and formatting: 2-3 pages, typed; 12 point font (Times New Roman); and 1 inch margins all around.  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