Literature of the Black Atlantic

I think that the most important dimensions of my identity are my intellect, my family status, and my relative geographical location. Above all things I value the intellect that was bestowed upon me in some way or another. To be able to state that my mind is free (hopefully) from serious physical or medical defects is a great fortune. Equally fortunate for me is the privilege that I have been given an amazing education over the past 22 years or so by my parents, government, and fellow citizens. This fact ties in closely with another important aspect of my identity, my geographical location, or basically the fact that I was lucky enough to have been born in a highly developed country. The fact that I have not been forced to fend for myself with regard to a variety of survival needs has allowed me to pursue avenues in my life that the majority of people in the world will never have the chance to do. Aside from major survival and educational needs that my state provides me with there are also several other aspects of my geographical location that influence the kind of person that I am. For example I have been living in New England for my whole life and consequently have been shaped by the various social forces associated with it.