What are the most effective strategies that OBrien uses to define courage? How did this strategy impact your new understanding of the idea of courage?
Organizing your Response:
In the introduction, you must begin by answering the prompt in general terms. This should be followed by a specific description of OBriens strategy to define the theme, how you now view the theme, and which of OBriens stories best exemplify your new understanding.
In your body paragraphs, focus your discussion upon OBriens text. You must include a minimum of four passages from the text. When discussing the text, be sure to discuss how particular passages or moments created by OBrien influenced your perspective.
Your conclusion should restate the main ideas in your essay and provide a connection that goes beyond the text. In other words, connect your ideas to a specific current event, personal experience, another piece of literature, or film.
