A Samurai's Tale Final Essay Prompt

Hope that everyone had a relaxing and fun spring break.  Welcome back.  Here is the final assignment for Haugaard's A Samurai's Tale.

Write a short essay (3-5 paragraphs, TYPED) about the main character of A Samurai's Tale, Murakami Harutomo, that answers this question:


What quality of character does Harutomo possess that allows him to overcome each obstacle in his life?  


REMEMBER to support your claim (the quality you claim he possess) through examples from the book. These do not have to be direct quotes (but can be), and you should cite the page number to which you are referring.  This essay will be scored on how well you support your claim, not whether your argument is "right" or "wrong"; you will prove this via the strength of your writing!!


THEN...

Compose a haiku that describes the essential qualities that a samurai must possess, as you have interpreted from your reading of this book.  Remember that a haiku is a poem that consists of three lines, the first having 5 syllables, the second having 7, an the third having 5.  Make it good (!) and study Taro's poetry in the book to get ideas of the tone you are looking for.  Please center the poem at the end of your essay.

DUE MONDAY,  APRIL 2ND.