Indian Horse Thesis

Indian Horse Essay Outline

Remember that you should use the following structure (not necessarily in this order):

Subject (topic) + Claim (what you are arguing) + Purpose (why is this important?) = Thesis

Identify Topic (abuse of power, racism/discrimination, journey of identity - loss of identity - loss of innocence, importance of family/culture, marginalization):

Importance of family/culture

Revised Thesis Statement

Wagamese sheds light on Saul’s journey of entering into and working to heal from trauma which emphasizes the importance of family in addressing hardship in Indigenous communities.

Supporting Arguments: Think of 3 possible arguments you could use to support your thesis.

Argument #1 Topic Sentence:

To begin, Saul’s profound

In a complete sentence, introduce the Author and the Title of the Novel.

In the novel Indian Horse, Richard Wagamese describes Saul, an Indigenous child transitioning through multiple situations, both positive and negative, and their influence on Saul’s outlook on life.

List 3 Arguments

(these are the arguments that support your thesis)

The value of family in Indigenous communities is shown by Saul's sense of security around his grandmother, which contrasts with the lack of supportive people at residential schools, and later in the healing process, when Saul makes connections with his ancestors as well as the Kellys.

State Thesis

(central argument)

Wagamese sheds light on Saul’s journey entering into and working to heal from trauma which emphasizes the importance of family in addressing hardship in Indigenous communities.

Analytical Essay – Conclusion:

Rephrase Thesis

(in different words – do not copy and paste the thesis)

Upon further examination, Richard Wagamese’s description of Saul’s endeavors as he tackles hardship emphasizes how families are a key determiner in Indigenous peoples’ inner