Can you please read The Ambitious Guest, a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and apply the following strategies to select a topic for research. Brainstorm for topic ideas: write down keywords you strongly associate with the story.
Read background information: Background information is general information that gives you perspective about your subject. For example, learning about Hawthorne’s life, his beliefs, and the times he wrote in will help you understand this story better. Also read some about Hawthorne's contemporaries. Compare styles, ideologies, and perspectives to deepen your understanding of Hawthorne's story.
Crystallize the idea: Ask yourself questions related to background information you've read and the keywords you've written down. These questions direct you to a research question.
Write the thesis statement: The thesis statement is the answer to the research question. You can also frame it as a statement of purpose—the exact idea you will argue in your paper. please i need help.