The Evil Eye

This piece wouldn't be as striking were it longer. Of course, I was thankful to see that it was so short, as compared to some of the longer (read: 20 pages) essays we've read. But with the topic of race, Coleman could have easily gone on for pages about the injustices of facing prejudice against her and her husband because they were a biracial couple. Instead of stating an argument and defending it, however, Coleman simply tells a series of little anecdotes illustrating those injustices, subsequently stating and defending her case simultaneously. She masters the whole "show, don't tell" mantra of writing perfectly. Not only do you feel anger for her toward her persecutors, you also get insight into the daily struggles she and her jewish husband must endure.