The literary work I am focusing on for my research essay is “Araby” by James Joyce. Thesis statement: The use of vivid imagery in James Joyce’s “Araby” effectively shows the contrast between the protagonist’s idealistic perspective of the world and the harsh realities he faces, contributing to the story’s exploration of themes such as disillusionment, loss of innocence. Specific kinds of secondary source information that could support this thesis include critical analyses of “Araby” that focus on its use of imagery, symbolism, and themes such as disillusionment and loss of innocence. The BMCC databases I have explored to date include JSTOR, From JSTOR, I found several scholarly articles that discuss the use of imagery and symbolism in “Araby” .
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For my research essay, I will be using “Salvation” by Langston Hughes The short story “Salvation” by Langston Hughes explores the themes of faith, spirituality, and the pressures and consequences of religious belief through the experience of a young boy who attends a revival at his aunt’s church. The secondary source information I will be using to support my thesis will be a biographical/informational article. The database I’ve used so far is JSTOR. You can discover a wide selection of biographical and informational articles on a variety of subjects thanks to JSTOR’s access to thousands of scholarly journals, books, and other resources.
