Carlos Escoba
In his 2004 novel Magic Seeds, V. S. Naipaul writes: "It is wrong to have
an ideal view of the world. That's where the mischief starts. That's where
everything starts unravelling." Either from your own reading or from the list
below, choose a work of fiction in which a character holds an "ideal view
of the world.
Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the author's portrayal of this
idealism and its positive or negative consequences contributes to an
interpretation of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
In your response, you should do the following:
• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible
interpretation.
• Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning.
• Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your
argument.