Write a well-developed essay in which you analyze the importance of “home” to this character and the reasons for its continuing influence.

4. “You can leave home all you want, but home will never leave you.” —Sonsyrea Tate Sonsyrea Tate’s statement suggests that “home” may be conceived of as a dwelling, a place, or a state of mind. It may have positive or negative associations, but in either case, it may have a considerable influence on an individual. Choose a short story or play in which a central character leaves home yet finds that home remains significant. Write a well-developed essay in which you analyze the importance of “home” to this character and the reasons for its continuing influence. Explain how the character’s idea of home illuminates the larger meaning of the work. Do not merely summarize the plot. Successful essays will possess the following: a clear introduction that includes a thesis, body paragraphs that provide support for that thesis and that integrate portions from our readings – a minimum of three quotations, and a brief conclusion. Essay length should be a minimum of four pages. Your thesis and support should primarily be in third person. The story that I’m using is called soldier’s home by Ernest Hemingway.