Prompt B: Courage (see helpful courage note below)
Courage is central to growth in literature and life. Discuss its significance in Evan Hunter’s “The Last Spin” and in your own journey. Suggested format:
I. Courage in “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter
A. Explain 1 type of courage in story (intellectual, moral, physical, emotional)
B. Define it: how is the courage presented or emphasized?
C. Evidence: passage or paraphrase of specific event(s) in story showing courage
D. Analysis: what does this courage mean, reveal about characters, contribute to plot?
E. Significance: what is the larger message in this courage? why is it important to the story? how does it resonate with your world view?
II. Courage in Your Life
A. Explain 1 type of courage in your life (intellectual, moral, physical, emotional)
B. Define it: how is the courage presented or emphasized?
C. Evidence: passage or paraphrase of specific event(s) showing courage
D. Analysis: what does this courage mean, reveal about you, your relationships, habits?
E. Significance: what is the larger message in this courage? why is it important to your journey? how does it resonate with your world view?