You must have an intro, thesis statement (tell me what you are going to prove),
arguments, citations (MLA format), and a conclusion (what did you prove?).
This is not a narrative. Do not tell me a story about how someone you knew did or did not
achieve the American Dream. You are arguing your point using the NOVELS as your evidence. You can use a personal story as part of your evidence but your paper should mostly reflect the novels in your arguments. Your arguments must have evidence from both novels to prove your point.