The Epic of the Cid
Assignment: Write a paper (1300-1500 words) with a thesis statement and argument backed up with evidence from the primary source you have just finished reading, The Epic of the Cid. Your paper will be a response to one of the questions provided, with your answer serving as your thesis statement. In this text, the Cid is an ideal knight. What makes him an ideal knight? Focus on one very specific aspect and draw on evidence from throughout the text to support your conclusion. You might consider him as a warrior, as a lord or a vassal, or as a father and husband. The Cid is set in the time of the Reconquest and is a warrior. Was he fighting for religion? If not, what was he fighting for? identify one focused answer and support with evidence from throughout the text. [unique_solution]Citing Evidence: It is important for you to ground your argument in evidence from both primary sources. Incorporate the source material into your own writing by paraphrasing or quoting. Because your references should be confined to class readings, you may use parenthetical citation, rather than the Chicago style citation historians prefer. That is, cite as follows: (Cid, p. 12). I discourage you from using sources beyond The Cid. Instead, concentrate on writing a good argument.