The essay is on male toxicity. Consider quotation from article "What We Mean When We Say 'Toxic Masculinity,'" by Colleen
Clemens: "In a culture that equates masculinity with physical power, some men and boys will invariably feel like they are failing at 'being a man.' For
these particular men and boys, toxic masculinity has created a vacuum in their lives that can be filled through violence."
The professor continues, "How is this sentiment reflected in Nick Nolan's accounts in 'The Past and the Furious' and 'Growing Up Ken Doll' from 'No
Place Like Home: Coping with the Decline and Death of Toxic Parents'?"
The professor adds, "What role does toxic masculinity play in young Nolan's life, specifically as it applies to his struggles with gender identity and
securing healthy models of masculine behaviors as evidenced in the excerpted texts? Is Nolan the only victim of toxic masculinity in these accounts?
Who suffers from the effects of toxic masculinity?"
The professor said, "Use direct quotations from the texts to support your argument. The thesis statement should present an argument that establishes
how the quotation from the Clemens article does nor does not apply to the Nolan readings and identifies the various toxic masculine behaviors
present."
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