This document provides guidance for writing a 5 paragraph essay about the cause and effect relationships between a character named Mark's actions and the misery of his friends. The introduction should introduce Mark, explain his selfish traits, and present the thesis that his actions prove the quote "Nothing bad ever happens to me" wrong. Each body paragraph will focus on how Mark affected one friend, using textual evidence. The conclusion will discuss what Mark or his friends learned and the theme of the story.