During the next several lessons you will be writing a literary analysis essay about the novel Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. To write your essay, you will respond to this prompt:
In Cry, the Beloved Country, Alan Paton depicts a South Africa that is plagued by a host of problems,
including poverty, racism, violence, ignorance, and fear. Select one of those problems and, in a 2–3 page
essay, analyze how Paton demonstrates that problem's negative impact on society in his novel. Cite
textual evidence that supports your ideas, including details that show how the problem influences the
thoughts, emotions, and actions of characters and how it shapes the events of the plot.
Your process in developing the essay will consist of several steps: break down the topic, plan the essay, draft the
essay, revise the essay, and proofread and publish the essay. Your essay should be approximately 500–750 words
long.
The final essay will be scored by your teacher using the Write a Literary Analysis Essay Grading Rubric. Look at
the rubric yourself so that you know how your writing will be scored.
You will begin your assignment today. Follow the steps of the writing process to complete the assignment. You will
turn in your work as a Teacher-Graded Assignment.

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.” which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.