English 12A – Argumentative Essay Prompt: After reading the excerpts from Beowulf in Unit 1 and the attached article, "Are you monomythic? Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey," argue whether or not Beowulf fits the characteristics of Joseph Campbell's monomyth and hero's journey. After reading and annotating both texts, complete a prewriting, argumentative graphic organizer for the prompt above. Then, in a multi-paragraph response, create a fully developed, organized argument based on the prompt. Include the following in your response: 1. Your claim-Thesis Statement 2. A counterclaim 3. Evidence from the texts supporting your claim 4. Formal language and appropriate style for the audience 5. Proper use of conventions (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

- "he is a very real person and his intent isn't to influence us vonnegut addresses this towards the end of the letter when he says, if we choose to curse, that is by our own individual means."

i'm thinking it would be when compound subjects are joined by or, nor,either-or, neither-nor.

the book's theme is the moral ambiguity of the iranian revolution, history of middle eastern relations and the process of growing up during war. it sheds light on the stereotypical views of middle eastern culture and religion.

the author explicitly portrays the issues of class disparities and racism continously throught the whole novel.

the relationship between parents and childrens, the abandonment of faith, modernity vs fundamentalism and class conflict are the 4 main panels that this novel englobes.

hope this , if you would like me to be more specific about a specific excerpt let me know : )