Zadie Smith’s “A Hovering Young Man” focuses on a different aspect of our lives that has been “lost” during the
pandemic. Specifically, she argues that young people’s “style” - their “means of insisting on something” - has
been, at least, interrupted.
In this spirit, focus on a less tangible loss that you feel is occurring as a result of this pandemic. What are we
losing, and why does this loss matter?
In supporting your ideas, you might also focus on these concerns:
Why is whatever we’re losing important?
Is this loss temporary, or might it become permanent?
How can we avoid making this loss permanent?
This is not the sort of essay that should require research or outside sources. Try to support your answer with your ideas and opinions.
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