Refer to the novel "The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains" by Mary Noailles Murfree.

Pick a character from the above novel and think about what makes this character uniquely American. Feel free to think outside the box. There are some characters that may not legally be American but have the American spirit so those characters are an option also.

With all the above in mind, please answer the following questions in complete sentences and cite and reference sources.

• What character will you be addressing in your project?

• What is the basis for your definition of American? Please cite a source that supports this definition. (Not a dictionary definition. Select your working definition carefully.)

• Please provide a working thesis statement.

• List at least three of your main points. Each main point should be accompanied by an appropriate piece of cited support for that point and a clear explanation of why this point is significant to your thesis.

• Discuss one lesson (theme, elements, movement and cultural influences) that will be a relevant part of your project.