How can you write an argument paper on Langston Hughes?

Answer 1

1. Read Hughes work, as much as you can. Concentrate on the pieces that have been assigned to you, but go beyond them.

2. Think about his life.

3. Start contextualizing: is there something in Hughes' life that you feel is reflected in his poetry? Is he searching for his own identity as he celebrates black identity? Dig into the material!

Remember that asking a question is not the argument --- your brief answer-in-a-nutshell to that question is your argument. Finding your argument isn't easy, and it requires that you read and think about the material a LOT. While encyclopaedias, even Wikipedia, can help you gather background material quickly and ca help clarify your thinking -- or give you new areas to eplore--they are not a trustworthy source. They are a starting point, not a finishing place.

Answer 2

To write an argument paper on Langston Hughes, you can focus on a specific aspect of his work or life that you want to analyze or evaluate. For example, you could argue about the significance of his poetry in addressing race relations in America, or you could argue about the impact of his writings on the Harlem Renaissance. Make sure to provide evidence and examples from his work to support your argument.