Answer the following question in the form of a short essay.
Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs.
Examine Hemingway’s notion of heroism as it pertains to the
character of Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea.
How is Santiago a conventionally heroic figure? How is Santiago’s heroism
unique or unusual? Explain the ways in which Santiago’s heroism relates to his
belief that “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.”
Cite specific examples from the text in your response. Use
the notes you take and the questions you answer in the Student Guide to help
you formulate your response.
Process
You should always use a process for your writing that
includes planning and drafting. To complete this assignment, you will do the
following:
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Review the
assignment instructions and grading criteria thoroughly. The writing assignment
you complete in this unit will be graded against a rubric that assesses the
essay in a number of categories. These
categories focus both on the essay’s contents and its clarity.
Read the rubric on the last page
of this document. Keep the criteria listed on the rubric in mind as you
complete the writing assignment.
Remember to write in standard
formal English and use the third person (no personal opinions) and the present
tense.
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Complete a plan for your essay.
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Begin drafting your paper, using your plan as a guide.
·
Review and revise your first draft. You should
try to have another person read your work and give you feedback as part of your
revision process.
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Write the final draft of your project. Be sure
to follow these requirements and recommendations when completing your draft:
Open a new word processing
document. Type your name and the date at the top of your document. To help your
teacher know from whom the project came, save the file as:
ENG303B_ Old_Man_Literary_Essay_FirstInitial_LastName.docx
Example:
ENG303_Old_Man_Literary_Essay _M_Smith.docx
Type your essay in the document you
create.