Autobiography

Hamper devotes much of his autobiography to his efforts to make his job easier and to cope with the monotony
of the assembly line. Do you sympathize with him? Compare your reaction to the book to that of an on-line
review. Be sure to discuss his experiences working for General Motors. Feel free to bring in a work experience of your own that helps you relate to Hamper’s situation.
To answer this question, you may find it helpful to read the pages in the textbook about industrial decline: 1043-

1. You should write the paper as if you were trying to make your case to someone who has not taken the class. Remember this is not a summary of the book. The paper should be structured around your own reasons
   —with three to four supporting examples—why you do or do not sympathize with Hamper.
   The complete paper should be 3-4 pages, and should incorporate:
   An introduction in which you state clearly your answer to the question. This is your thesis.
   Three to four examples from the text.
   Analysis in which you explain how the examples support your thesis.
   Reflection in which you discuss how you feel about what Hamper is doing.
   At least one comparison to an online review of the book.
   A conclusion in which you sum up your overall take on the book.