For my research essay, I have been working on the character analysis of “Salvation” by Langston Hughes. My thesis statement is “The depiction of the main character demonstrates an empathetic change as he goes from being a naive child to a shameful liar who no longer believes in God”. I feel the secondary resources that best support my thesis is the biography either about Hughes’ early religious influence before “Salvation” in his childhood, which can support “Salvation” does cause a huge empathetic hurt to him, or about after “Salvation”, Hughes living as an atheist for the rest of his life. But it looks like there is no information about how Hughes is instilled the notion of the significant value of being a Christian by his aunt or the family. At least I found some critical essays about his firm position as a nonbeliever from his life experience related to religion and some of his poems.
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Hi Jiaxing, I will be focusing on The Most Handsome Drowned Man in the World for my research essay but I like the story you picked. That story was my second option, there are a lot of options for this short story. Your thesis is very strong and clear to understand as well as what you are going to pick for your secondary resource. Overall your research summary is really good.
Hi Jiaxing! I also chose “Salvation” by Langston Hughes. My thesis statement was similar to yours by saying his mood had changed drastically from the beginning of the story to the end. I agree that a biography would be a good secondary resource because it will show how Langston grew up and we would see if it had affected him.
Thank you! Thank you! You are one of only a few students who posted your thesis statement.