Basic Requirements:

Type of writing expected – Cause and Effect and Comparison-Contrast

Length requirements – 500 words

Formatting requirements – MLA format

Documentation format – MLA citations necessary

Amount or type of research expected – Minimal outside research necessary

Write a comparison-contrast essay discussing the differences between two famous historical figures.  Focus on specific similarities and differences.  Feel free to use specific examples from different spheres of influences, like music, film or literature, but be sure that they are analogous.  Some things you might want to think about:

What are the backgrounds of the individuals?

Where are they from?

Discuss their achievements and accolades.

What is the public perception of these people?