Archetype Detective: Slaying the Monster in Modern Times We have just concluded our study of the epic poem Beowulf and John Gardner's adaptation of the same poem, Grendel. For this assignment, you will need to consider other novels, films, video games, graphic novels, et cetera, to convincingly argue that another story follows the same archetype. Consider the archetype that is specific both to the poem and the novel: the hero defeating the monster. Once you have found a suitable example, you must construct a five-paragraph essay to support your point. Your essay should include at least two academic sources and a citation page. Please be sure to include the header above your essay title as follows: Class Teacher's Name Date Student's Name A five-paragraph essay follows a simple format: the first paragraph (the introduction) introduces the topic, provides an overview of 3 supporting details, and identifies the writer's position regarding the topic with a clear thesis statement. The subsequent three body paragraphs follow a simple format of topic sentence, 3 supporting pieces of evidence, and a transition sentence. The final paragraph (the conclusion) includes a re-statement of the writer's position, three summary sentences of each body paragraph, and a strong conclusion sentence. Please be sure to cite only academic sources (Wikipedia is not an academic source). If you find information to support your essay on a website and the idea was not your own, you need to include that website as a source even if you do not cut and paste a quote. Your citation page should follow the MLA Bibliography format. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Cooper directly at [email protected] by midnight on the due date for full credit. Emails that are time-stamped after the due date will not be accepted. You may also turn in a paper copy of your essay in class.
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