Scott Russell Sanders: Under the Influence

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Despite his harrowing depiction of his father’s drunkenness, do you think Sanders manages to create any sympathy for the man? If so, how does he do this? If not, how do you respond to Sander’s sense of caring for his father?

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Throughout, the essay is characterized by numerous Biblical references. Find as many of these as you can and analyze them, discussing what they contribute to the essay’s overall meaning and impact.

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Write an essay about your own experiences with alcohol, though not necessarily as a drinker yourself; you may focus on how alcohol has affected people you know.

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