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Tragic Heroism: Of Mice and Men
Notes on Writing: Research
●“Tragic Hero” – what is a tragic hero in literature? George is not a tragic hero. He has characteristics of one but not completely(?)
● The Hero’s Journey – separation, initiation and return.
ASSIGNMENT V
UNIT IV: HERO: COMING-TO-CONSCIOUSNESS
1) REQUIREMENTS
A)Three (3) to four (4) pages of text
B)An average of 3 citations per page (excluding M&M text references)
C)A minimum of three (3) Works Cited print sources in addition to M&M text
D) A minimum of two (2) Works Cited web
sources
2)FORMAT
A)MLA: Modern Language Association
B)Use Parenthetical Citations
- Use signal phrases when including: summaries, paraphrases, and quotations
- Include sufficient information so that for the most part, either a page or paragraph number is all that needs to be included within the parentheses
C) Do not submit a (separate) Title page
D)Include a Works Cited page
3) PERSPECTIVE/POINT OF VIEW
A)Be Objective (Not Personal/Do not use ‘I’)
B) Be sure to be the major writer:
- Establish your thesis (although not personally).
- Reveal your personal Voice (style).
- Develop your own organization and explanation.
C)Be sure to include expert documentation as back-up to your own thinking.
- You are not supporting the research; the research supports your argument!
4)POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION
A)The AMERICAN and/or EDEN DREAM THEME
B)George as a hero
- Friend to Lennie (minor/less important
- Lennie as George’s ‘child within’ (major/more essential)
C)Classical literary hero
- Hero’s journey: separation, initiation, return
- All heroes go in search of themselves
D)Classical tragic hero (approximate application)
- Doomed fate/destiny (appears only in tragedie
- (M&M is a comedy (literary genre of a happy ending/not
George’s life is not over or doomed by fate.
E) ROLES OF OTHER CHARACTERS
A)Candy & Crooks
B) Carlson & Curley
C)Curley’s wife
D)Slim
Expert Solution
Heroism is
identified to have various characteristics and developments in different
literature. However, heroism can be described in its foundational attributes of
the hero's journey through separation, initiation, and return. Furthermore,
tragic heroism can be defined through a consequential ending on the hero's
part. These characterizations and attributes can be identified in John
Steinbeck's Of Men and
Mice as it illustrates the story of George and Lennie. In this
case, George is recognized as the primary hero in the story who develops a
protective character over Lennie, but both have their dreams and hopes cut
short tragically. Therefore, George defines as a tragic hero since he
ultimately faces many consequences through his burdened responsibility for
Lennie.
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