Sample Assignment: Tragic Hero

Class: COM-102
Assignment Name: Is Malcolm X a Tragic Hero?

Objective: Explore the possibility of Malcolm X being a tragic hero. Was Malcolm X doomed to die?

Assignment: Students will initially come up with a quality definition of what a tragic hero is by doing extensive research on the topic. They will then read the book and use the book and their definition of a tragic hero as a means of creating a quality 3 to 5-page essay.

Submitted By: Michael Crenshaw