The novel shows us how someone can achieve glory and heroism only to fall from grace. Discuss and trace the role of Okonkwo as a “tragic hero.” What and who is responsible for his fate?

Write a 3 – 4 page essay

• Format is Times New Roman 12 double spaced

• Present sufficient detail from the novel/play accurately, including the name of the novel and author, aspects of the settings and character names.

• Use at least 2 citations per body paragraph to support your points.

• Have a clear thesis statement that is supported with evidence from the text in proper essay format.

• Have body paragraphs that use sufficient detail from the texts in order to support your thesis.

• Cites secondary sources appropriately if they are used.

• Completes and presents a detailed essay outline.

• Have a conclusion that discusses the importance of your thesis. TIP: Read your essay less the conclusion, ask yourself, “So what?,” and then answer that question in your thesis.

• Have a title and follow proper formatting: Times New Roman size 12, double spaced, 3-4 pages

• Have well organized and coherent ideas; have body paragraphs with topic sentences.

• Be for the intended audience of those reading an academic essay.

• Answer questions in the conversation coherently and using relevant examples.

• Include a Works Cited page in MLA format