I have to write a 900 word expository essay using the prompt 'Power Attracts The Worst And Corrupts The Best'. I've never been good at writing essays and it's due in a couple days but I have no idea how to start!
Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best
If you make an outline it will help.
attracts the worst...
Make a list of examples of well known people, for their corruption. Think of scandals you've heard about. This way you write about want you know. Do an intro about the people you come up with, and list them in a topic sentence. Don't forget to write about the others...
corrupts the best...
Who are the politicians, maybe, orcelebrities, caught in scandal.
Then write a paragraph about each, about three body paragraphs.
Finally you need a conclusion to sum up your thoughts. Again, I suggest an outline to gather it together.
With this in mind, I think you can write an essay on the topic you were assigned, with confidence.
Good luck!
ef_carol
attracts the worst...
Make a list of examples of well known people, for their corruption. Think of scandals you've heard about. This way you write about want you know. Do an intro about the people you come up with, and list them in a topic sentence. Don't forget to write about the others...
corrupts the best...
Who are the politicians, maybe, orcelebrities, caught in scandal.
Then write a paragraph about each, about three body paragraphs.
Finally you need a conclusion to sum up your thoughts. Again, I suggest an outline to gather it together.
With this in mind, I think you can write an essay on the topic you were assigned, with confidence.
Good luck!
ef_carol
joey7lee, Carol's suggestion about an outline is a great one. Another way to approach this task is to think about why it is that power attracts the worst and corrupts the best. Why do you think this is?
I'm going to ask you some questions and talk a little to help you think about it:
Being in a position of power implies that you shoulder responsibility, correct? Wouldn't you even argue that it's a bargain, a compromise? The more power you have, the more responsibility you are expected by society to shoulder. The less power, the less responsibility.
People want leaders who care, correct? In fact, they don't just want it - they expect it. Leaders who don't care are subject to the wrath of the people, right? Revolt, overthrow, etc..! Look what's happened throughout history when powerful leaders act like they don't care. So, it's a real bargain, not one to be taken lightly.
People who take this bargain seriously are going to think long and hard before accepting a position of power because they know that that position will mean added work and stress. Who wants added work and stress? It's natural to not gravitate to these things.
So, what kind of characters and ethics do the people who accept positions of power have? The more powerful the position, the more polarized the type of people who want/are willing to accept that position. Very good...or very bad. People who are eager for positions of power are concerning, because eagerness implies that they aren't taking the bargain seriously.
What do you think? Can you find examples in your life, books, history, etc. that back up these ideas? I think you can, and that would help your essay, too.
Good luck!
I'm going to ask you some questions and talk a little to help you think about it:
Being in a position of power implies that you shoulder responsibility, correct? Wouldn't you even argue that it's a bargain, a compromise? The more power you have, the more responsibility you are expected by society to shoulder. The less power, the less responsibility.
People want leaders who care, correct? In fact, they don't just want it - they expect it. Leaders who don't care are subject to the wrath of the people, right? Revolt, overthrow, etc..! Look what's happened throughout history when powerful leaders act like they don't care. So, it's a real bargain, not one to be taken lightly.
People who take this bargain seriously are going to think long and hard before accepting a position of power because they know that that position will mean added work and stress. Who wants added work and stress? It's natural to not gravitate to these things.
So, what kind of characters and ethics do the people who accept positions of power have? The more powerful the position, the more polarized the type of people who want/are willing to accept that position. Very good...or very bad. People who are eager for positions of power are concerning, because eagerness implies that they aren't taking the bargain seriously.
What do you think? Can you find examples in your life, books, history, etc. that back up these ideas? I think you can, and that would help your essay, too.
Good luck!
Try using characters from your favorite book as examples of bad or good attitude to power. I would start from that. I'm sure, that ideas will enter your mind as soon as You start imagining situations from the book.
Good luck!
Good luck!