) In The Art of the Personal Essay, Lopate asserts that "the conscience of the personal essay arises from the examination of his or her prejudices." He warns authors of the dangers of self-righteousness, which he says, "slows down the dialect of self- questioning" (xxi). He states that "unproblematically self-assured, self- contained, self-satisfied types will not make good essayists" (xxvi). What do you think Lopate would say about each of the essays in these regards? To what extent do you think each author looks inward (not just outward), or shows any "shiver of self- recognition"? Please be specific and refer to specific passages to support your analysis.