Best Essay

In my opinion what the most important aspect of an essay is originality. Obviously the essay has to be well written, however an essay that starts off with an original idea has far more potential then an essay that has a overused idea. With that in mind, my favorite essay would have to be D2, An Examination of Class and Economy: Austen's Molding of Mr. Hurst. By the student choosing such a minor character, originality is basically guaranteed. Furthermore the student offers complexity in the essay and is able to stay on topic through the entirety of the essay. The thesis statement alone, specifically the part "Hurst is the epitome of triviality of Austen's society's conscious aristocracy, so showing that one's wealth should not be the sole indicator of one's worth in society." I as a reader never considered this point and the fact the student is able to make the point so firmly and clearly support the point with examples is a testament to why in my opinion this is the best essay.