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Overview
Although Luke and George share many similar characteristics, what really makes an investigation of this duo interesting are their differences. In a thoughtful, thorough essay, answer the following question:
How are Luke and George different?
You may wish to examine these differences in regards to their attitude towards friends, enemies, life, and fate; the efforts they do and do not make towards achieving their dreams; the true nature of their respective characters; their attitude towards responsibility, popularity, obstacles, compassion, loyalty, etc.
Organization
Introduction
- Your title should (1) intrigue your reader as well as (2) give an idea of what the essay is about.
- Grab your reader’s attention with a relevant hook about the theme of leadership. (Perhaps a quote or anecdote.)
- Link the hook to the both the worlds of Luke and George. The link should also acknowledge that although this is a contrast essay, there are actually several similarities between Luke and George. In fact, it is these very similarities that make the differences so interesting.
- Include a thesis.
- Include a three-part, parallel bridge that sets up the three ways in which George and Luke are dissimilar.
Three Body Paragraphs
- Each paragraph must have a topic sentence that address the specific difference you will be examining in the paragraph.
- Consider using this format: topic sentence (claim), two pieces of evidence (one from each character), and finally a single warrant that examines both characters.
- Each example must have the context or setup of a quotation as well as the quotation itself.
- You need not have a specific quotation for your example from Cool Hand Luke. A summary of a scene or paraphrase of a line will suffice.
- All quotations MUST be incorporated into your own sentence.
- Include sophisticated transitions between your body paragraphs.
Conclusion
- Restate the central argument of the paper clearly and creatively, but do NOT simply restate your bridge or body points.
- Then answer the question, “So what?” In other words, why is it important for your reader to learn this lesson from these characters? How could it affect his or her life outside of the text?
Format
- 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, doubled-spaced, one inch margins
- The title should be creative, centered, regular font, with the first letters of all important words capitalized (no underline, bold, all caps, word art, cover page, etc.)
- Avoid first person, second person, slang, contractions, or the following words: thing, good, bad, quote, example.
- Use the correct heading in the right hand corner.
- Avoid simplistic transitions such as “first” or “lastly” or “in conclusion.”
- Write in present tense.
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- Incorporate quotations into your own sentences.
Final Note
