Your Argument

Is there a right answer to any question you'll be asked?
No, there isn't a right answer to any question you'll be asked.

What are you free to pursue and provided that you can do what?
You're free to pursue any plausible argument you like provided that you can support it with adequate quotation and reference.

Can you write "I think" and "I feel?"
Yes, you can write "I think" and "I feel."

What is an argument?
An argument is the evidence of your reaction and engagement with the work, author, and subject in hand.

What three things should you balance when writing an argument?
When writing an argument, the three things you should balance are:

  1. Your knowledge of the historical context.
  2. Reading secondary criticism - This will make you aware of some of the relevant critical issues and debates.
  3. The knowledge you've gained from your lessons.

What shouldn't you do when preparing for an essay?
When preparing for an essay, you shouldn't decide on your point of view or argument too soon.

What's a good starting point for writing the beginning of an essay?
A good starting point for writing the beginning of an essay is a question that just wouldn't go away while you were reading.

What should you question?
You should question your own assumptions and starting points.

What does all argument proceed from?
All argument proceeds from a point of view whether or not it is an explicit or an examined one.