As you work on your modern hero essay, use the resources below to ensure your essay is written according to MLA guidelines and contains the necessary pieces. You will lose points if your essay is not formatted according to these guidelines. Remember the following:
\nAny references to what occurs in the story of Gilgamesh need to be cited.
\nAny references to your modern hero that are not common knowledge also need to be cited.
\nAny ideas that are not 100% your own original ideas need to be cited.
\nIntroduction
\n\u2022 Begin with an lively and intriguing opening that makes the reader want to
\nkeep reading.
\n\u2022 Give general background for Gilgamesh and your modern hero \u2013 inform the
\nreader.
\n\u2022 Include your thesis statement \u2013 make it clear what your points of
\ncomparison are.
\nBody Paragraphs
\n\u2022 For each paragraph, include a topic sentence that clearly identifies what
\npoint of comparison you will be focusing on in that paragraph.
\n\u2022 Clearly and thoroughly discuss both Gilgamesh and your modern hero in
\nthis regard.
\no Neatly draw connections or comparisons between the two
\ncharacters, using ample and appropriately selected details to
\nsupport your ideas.
\no Remember to cite your sources. Cite anything that isn\u2019t 100% an
\noriginal idea (including any points and\/or examples about Gilgamesh
\nor your modern hero).
\nConclusion
\n\u2022 Revisit the points of comparison.
\n\u2022 Draw a larger life lesson from the journeys of these two characters \u2013 what
\ncan they teach us from their journeys?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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