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Thesis statement for my research paper on the life of Edgar Allan Poe?
Asked Apr 19, 2012, 09:33 AM
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34 Answers I'm just writing about his life and is works. I'm not trying to prove that his writing was based on his life experiences, or anything like that. I thought this paper would be super easy since I found Poe extremely interesting, however, I'm starting to think I've bitten off more than I can chew. Someone please help me to come up with a thesis statement. I guess I just want the thesis to state something about how life wasn't easy for him and he struggled nearly his whole life and it wasn't until after his death, when he actually became famous and well known. I also want to acknowledge his darker side in the thesis. His alcohol issues and such. And I also want the fact that he has been referred to as the best American literary critic in the 19th Century to be in there, too. |
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| Okay that's what I did. I'm sorry I'm asking so many question, but you're very helpful. I have one last question. When I'm doing the parenthetical citation and there is no author, I know I'm supposed to just put whatever comes first on the bibliography card, but if it's a title and I'm shortening it, do i put the three dots or not? Here's an example: Bibliography card says: "Chronology of the Life of Edgar Allan Poe" When I do the parenthetical citation, do I do it like- Whatever I'm saying in the sentence ("chronology"). or ("Chronology..."). And okay I guess I'll just post what I have on here. | ||||
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| I have an idea. Write about this (lots of Internet info about it); he wrote "Anabelle Lee" there (in memory of Virginia who died there). It's an interesting house with low ceilings and a dark story around it -- Poe Cottage I have a friend who went to high school nearby and could give you inside information about it. | ||||
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| Oh thank you for pointing that out! I fixed it. And that's what the problem is... I have no idea what exactly I'm trying to prove or emphasize. I may look into that. The rough draft is due tomorrow, though, and I just started the typing part today and with all the source cards I have to transfer to my paper, I'm not sure if I'll have enough time (or energy lol) to do more source cards on that | ||||
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