I have attached the article you are to read along with the questions you are supposed to answer in the essay.
https://www.city-journal.org/html/frivolity-evil-12835.html
1) What is the author’s main argument? 2) How does he support his main argument (evidence, ancillary arguments, etc.)? 3) Do you agree or disagree with him? 4) Why or why not? 5) Explicitly apply at least one concept or insight from one of the philosophers you have learned about in this course to your analysis. Make sure to give a substantive explanation (in 3-5 sentences) of how your chosen concept or insight is relevant to your analysis. Also, be sure to cite your source using MLA format (this includes at least one in-text citation as well as a Works Cited Page at the end.