In the essay “Who Am I (What’s My Name),” Fernando Perez explores his identity, trying to understand why it was so difficult for him to embrace all of the different parts of him

In the essay “Who Am I (What’s My Name),” Fernando Perez explores his identity, trying to understand why it was so difficult for him to embrace all of the different parts of him. Seemingly, he writes this article as though to better understand who he is and express what he has learned about himself. Perez concludes that rhetoric or language is closely related to our very identity. Similarly, Chimimanda Adichie also explores the rhetoric of identity in her TedTalk. She counters the notion that one person has a particular story.

Now that you have read this argument closely and carefully, respond to Perez’ argument by developing an argument of evaluation on identity. Do surroundings or one’s community influence identity?  Or, alternatively, construct an argument on another concept similar to identity (with my approval).

Consider this: how might race, education, cultural backgrounds, religion, gender, ethnicity etc. be a factor in creating identity? Fully develop an argument that provides logical reasoning, strong supports, examples, and evidence.

Assignment requirements: Develop an argument of evaluation that:

• provides a clear claim
• includes an examination of your claim in various conditions
• includes evidence for the argument
• provides consideration of alternative views and counterarguments, such as any objections that a reader might have to the claim, criteria, or evidence
• includes a conclusion of your argument that explains the implications of your argument of evaluation (indicate what is at stake--the consequences, the outcomes, the implications, the ramifications, the “so what”)
• consists of 4 pages
• includes at least two outside source that helps you build your argument

Format:

• follow MLA standards for paper formatting and style, including citations; 12 pt. font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins follow college-level, standard English expectations.