Write a 750-1000 word essay performing a literary analysis of theme for one of the short stories or poems from our text. You are free to choose from among the many in our text but you cannot use a story, poem, or play we read for class. You can, however, choose another piece by an author we read for class. You may use outside sources to support your points but analysis of theme must be your own work. Format your essay under MLA guidelines and credit sources both in the text of your essay and on a bibliography page. Insure that your own voice dominates this essay, as quotes and source citations (bibliography page) will not be included in word count. Further, these essays will be screened through the college plagiarism-check system, so be sure to accurately and consistently give credit to all sources used in the essay. Be aware that only student original writing contributes to word count. Quotes, in-text citations, and bibliography pages DO NOT contribute to word count. Close reading shows how each part of the text contributes to a unified whole. Each part of your essay must, therefore, relate to a clear, central theme. Make sure that you do not simply paraphrase-don't tell us what your piece is about. Use quotes and paraphrasing only in support of original points you are making but use them briefly. Your own words must dominate this essay. Work through your piece from beginning to end as you structure your essay. Begin with an introduction identifying the primary theme. The rest of the paper will be a point by point analysis of how you arrived at that particular understanding—proving your theme. Remember to refer to symbols, images, and other devices in support of your analysis. Do not write in first- or second-person point of view. Only objective, formal, third-person POV is acceptable. Note: When conducting research to discover theme, insure that you are using credible sources (such as the books, magazines, journals, and other print sources available through our library's peer-reviewed databases), as opposed to commercial web sites (Shmoop, Sparknotes, etc.) that are often incorrect and/or vague about important concepts such as theme. Students can access library databases directly through our library web site, engage in live chat with librarians online or over the phone, or visit a campus library in person to directly engage with librarians. Our library professionals are outstanding sources of help and I hope that you'll take advantage of their expertise with this important assignment. PLEASE CHOOSE A SHORT STORY BY Langston Hughes (He also have a story called mother to son please do not write about that it's excluded )..... it cannot be any story. MAKE SURE IT'S PLAGIARISM FREE AS WELL!!!!