A Separate Peace Essay

“Coming of Age” is an archetypal theme in literature. This theme is present in the novel A Separate Peace. After reading the novel, we witnessed Gene go through an extreme “Coming of Age.” In a five paragraph essay, provide three specific examples of Gene growing up or learning lessons.
Be sure to:
Include a hook, the title and author, and a thesis statement in your introduction
Include three body paragraphs
Summarize your information in your conclusion
Use a formal voice (no personal pronouns)
Use sophisticated language
Follow standard writing conventions

Outline:
Introduction-
Hook:

Summarize the book including title and author:

Thesis statement:

Body Paragraph One-
Example of Gene growing up/learning a lesson:

Evidence from the text:

Body Paragraph Two-
Example of Gene growing up/learning a lesson:

Evidence from the text:

Body Paragraph Three-
Example of Gene growing up/learning a lesson:

Evidence from the text:

Conclusion-
Summarize your information or make a connection to life in general (3 sentences):

Write your essay on a separate piece (pun intended) of paper.