Coming out of the closet is a brave but dangerous act. There is a day specifically for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and/or transgenders (LGBT) to come out. It is on October 11 and it is called "National Coming Out Day." There are mixed reactions to people coming out, both negative and positive. There are known cases of people being killed because they have admitted to being gay or lesbian or something of the sort. Others are showered with love and support. When a person comes out, they are at a delicate stage and they need people from the LGBT community to help support them. People coming out makes the LGBT community more prominent and whenever anyone does come out, they need support.
Preston Mitchum writes his essay from the perspective of a gay man who came out a few years ago. He writes this essay to people who might or are near an LGBT. He writes this essay to tell people that they have to support LGBTs if they decide to come out and he supports this with examples. He utilizes the examples very effectively and it makes the reader want to avoid what happened in the past. His examples of people being killed for their sexual orientation is an extreme but it successfully conveys his message, if there aren't people to support LGBTs that come out then this could be a result. He uses simple but direct language because his essay is not complicated but his message has to be conveyed with no hesitancy. His essay is very effective not only because of his examples but because of his personal experience. Him writing that LGBTs need support has depth because it shows personal experience and wisdom. His essay was very strong and connected throughout. He ended well, with a reminder that those around LGBTs have to help and support them no matter what other people think.
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/10/on-national-coming-out-day-dont-disparage-the-closet/280469/
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