Zora Neale Hurston, “Sweat”
Essay #2: Research Paper Proposal
1. Identify the writer and the title of the story that you will work on for your research
project. Which short story have you chosen and why?
2. Identify some themes that are of interest to you. Also, which perspective (historical,
gender, or postcolonial, etc.) do you think would best help you understand your chosen
story?
3. Then, describe your idea for your research essay and explaining—in detail—what
examples from your chosen short story you intend to analyze in your research essay.
What examples (evidence) from your literary work will you use to support your idea?
