What is the historical or cultural significance of Hamilton-Identify what was happening in (American) life or society at the time that the work was written and how that contributed to the work.

Alexander Hamilton and black lives matter

Directions: Select a topic from the list provided. If you wish to write on a subject that is not listed, you must prepare a 250-word proposal that states what you wish to write on and why and also have an appointment with me to discuss your proposal.

To Begin:

Read some on the subjects, and select a topic
Read some more and write a thesis
Write your rough draft
Do more research, if necessary
Revise and write another rough draft
Organize and write your Works Cited page
Proofread and make final editing corrections
Submit your paper

Final drafts must be turned in on Georgia VIEW and in person on April 25. Remember, you must complete this assignment to pass the course.

English 1102 Research Paper Topics

What is the historical or cultural significance of Hamilton? Identify what was
happening in (American) life or society at the time that the work was written and how that contributed to the work.

Research reactions to the piece when it was first published and contrast them to reactions today.

Identify an issue you’d like to learn more about related to Hamilton:

Author’s biography, culture, and history

Issues of theme, symbolism, pattern—Choose one

Representation of immigrants or women

Issues of definition (satisfied, helpless)

Symbolism (the room where it happens, time, my shot, etc.)—Choose one

Hamilton and writing

Historical accuracy

Hamilton and Black Lives Matter

Compare and/or contrast a character from Hamilton with any other character we’ve read this semester.
Compare and/or contrast a character from Hamilton and the actual person he/she was based on.

Once you select a story and an approach, you’ll need to narrow down your topic so that it is more specific in its focus.