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Introduction Paragraph includes thesis
Thesis Statement (the point you’ll back up with your supporting paragraphs) and general
info (not too much)
As the novel goes on Luis Cervantes changes. Luis Cervantes at first is scared of the rebels.
Then he becomes a rebel to get rid of the federals because he did not like them. After that
he starts to realize that they take advantage of looting federalist houses, and not focusing of
the war, and doesn’t want to be part of this.
paragraph Major Point & Lead-In sentence
2nd
In the beginning of the novel Luis Cervantes is part of the federalist.
Supporting facts
“I'm a medical student, and a journalist.”(P.18)
"Coreligionist, sir, that is to say, a person who possesses the same religion, who is inspired by the
same ideals, who defends and fights for the same cause you are now
fighting for." (p.18)
"What are we fighting for?” (p.19)
This is how Luis Cervantes starts out in this book.
3nd Paragraph Major Point & Lead-In sentence
Luis Cervantes doesn’t want a dictator, and he joins the rebels side.
Supporting facts
“Luis Cervantes determined to play turncoat; indeed, mentally, he had already changed
sides.”(p.20)
“All Luis' efforts to sleep proved quite useless.”(p.19)
“The first moment he was able to join his coreligionists, instead of welcoming him with
open arms, they threw him into a pigsty with swine for company.” (p.22)
He finally joined the rebels, and he is happy about this.
Paragraph Major Point & Lead-in sentence
4th
Luis Cervantes starts to realize that the rebels are taking advantage of the federals houses,
and looting them, and Luis Cervantes doesn’t want to be part of this, so he leaves the rebels.
Supporting Facts
“With a curious eagerness Luis Cervantes does not transmit the order but undertakes the task in
person.” (p.87)
“No--we fought to defend the sacred rights of the people against the tyranny of some vile cacique.”
(p.89)
“"Take your choice, General," said Luis Cervantes, pointing to the jewels which he had set in a
row.”
That’s how he says his final goodbye to the rebels.
Final Conclusion paragraph
Throughout the novel Luis Cervantes Changes a hole lot. First starting as a federalist. Then rebel.
And finally not being neither.