Reflect on how, throughout the novel, Antonio struggles to define his belief system. Think about how his religious values compare with his parents’ values and the values that Ultima exemplifies.
PROMPT: Argue how Antonio ultimately defines his own belief system. Please make your thesis statement ONE SENTENCE and place it at the END of your introduction paragraph. In other words, (IF THIS HELPS) you may create a thesis statement that argues what Antonio comes to understand or realize or accept about sin by the end of the novel. By the end of the novel, what does he come to understand within himself that gives him peace?
Throughout your essay, be sure to consider HOW his parents, Ultima, and his experiences help to shape his values.
ESSAY PARAMETERS: In order to earn the possibility of earning a passing grade, you must include the following items:
4 pages
a fully developed introduction
that includes the title of the novel written in italics
the full author’s name
a BRIEF summary of the novel ONLY AS IT RELATES TO YOUR TOPIC
a clear thesis statement about Bless Me, Ultima that answers the prompt
written entirely in the third person, present tense
no run-ons or fragments with clear grammar and sentence mechanics
clear topic sentences (that are thematically related opinions) that support the thesis statement
a minimum of 6 passage citations from the book that are PROPERLY cited (MLA format) and discussed
