Jerry's Argumentative Essay: Is Original Thinking A Reality?

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On the contrary, Jerry’s argument stating that original thinking is attainable may never be confirmed, but there will always remain a possibility that possessing an original thought is a reality. If there is a way to focus an Individual’s train of thought so that there is nothing pressuring their decisions, Twain argues that you need a setting like a, “jury-room closed against outside influence” (Twain 251). With the ability to tune out all aspects of life and only listening to the facts with no sway from past social interactions an original thought can be made. Original thinking is something that can be occur only if an Individual is able to have an opinion based on strictly facts. According to Jerry original thought is a possibility, likewise,

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