Write a reaction paper on ‘Was Jacob Riis taking advantage of those he tried to help by invading their spaces, publishing their images, and writing about them as if they were only poor and impoverished?’

1. Read “The Mirror with a Memory” and write a reaction.
2. Google “How the Other Half Lives”- Look at Google Images! See the gallery of photographs of Riis circa late 1800s – early1900’s:

As you read “The Mirror with a Memory” pay attention to parts that are compelling or interesting to you. That will be where you might want to cite. From the reading, select two (2 ) quotes or a combination of a quote and paraphrase and make sure you cite in your response. You only have to do the in-text citation, not the references, which comes at the end of an essay.

*Write a reaction to:

Was Jacob Riis taking advantage of those he tried to help by invading their spaces, publishing their images, and writing about them as if they were only poor and impoverished? And is it possible he did this to try to make a name for himself since he was failing in every other job he had? OR– was he a social advocate and hero in advancing the plight of the poor, and in service for the betterment of society.

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