To find the answer is really simple. Go back and read the passage. The first one would probably be near the beginning/middle. The second would be at the end.
"On Individuality" is chapter 3 in J. S. Mill's book "On Liberty". In it, Mill discusses - even though he does not define - individuality and how happiness and achievement of superior pleasures come from it. Conformity to customs could cost a person's joy in living and his/her freedom of thought.
Individuality is directly connected to liberal democracy in the sense that such form of government allows for it to be practiced. Both ideas walk hand in hand. If a person seeks individuality, he/she is striving to think and believe whatever he/she chooses right and proper, or even most profitable. Other forms of government - such as monarchy or aristocracy -, tend to limit or, on occasion, even erase the possibility of self-expression.
It is Mill's opinion that participation in a democracy cultivates the character of the citizens. And cultivation of character is a possible definition of the word individuality. Individuality is achieved when a person is able to see him/herself respected, his/her ideas heard, even if not accepted. The necessary freedom for a person to do that - to think, talk and act on his/her own terms - comes with democracy.
After reading the passage from a speech given in 1872, we can choose the following statement as the one directly expressing the author's thesis:
D. "[R]eal excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters." (paragraph 1, sentence 5)
<h3>What is a thesis statement?</h3>
- A thesis statement consists of one or two sentences that inform the reader of the author's opinion and of what idea will be developed in the text. The thesis also guides the author, so that she will not lose sight of her purpose with the text.
<h3>Where is the thesis in the passage?</h3>
- As usual, the thesis statement can be found at the end of the first paragraph. This passage is no exception. The thesis is the last sentence of paragraph 1, shown in option D.
- According to this thesis, the author will discuss how some people, although not perceived as special or as geniuses, can often achieve great success and excellence.
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