Here is an Introduction Paragraph example regarding Santiago being an ideal role model in the novella The Old Man and the Sea:

     A role model is a person looked up to by others as an example to be imitated and inspired by. (Hook Sentence – Definition) Manolin, the young man in The Old Man and the Sea, is fortunate to be positively influenced by Santiago, the main character in the novella. (Bridge Sentence stating that the idea of a role model exists in the novella) Ernest Hemingway’s (who – author) 1951 (when) story reinvigorated his career (why) and follows a veteran fisherman, Santiago, (who – main character) from Cuba (where) who has been unable to catch a fish for 84 days. He is finally able to catch and kill a marlin but eventually loses the fish to ravenous sharks (what). Through his humbleness, determination, and bravery, it is clear that Santiago is an ideal role model, which is important because Santiago motivates Manolin to strive for his dreams. (Thesis Formula 1)