For my research project I intend to answer question A. I shall focus on the levels of diversity and specifically inequality present in San Francisco, as for me this has been undoubtedly a recurring theme throughout the course. I believe that the vast discrepancies in wealth present in the city underpinned the beat movement, as not only is the theme present in beat writings, but it is also integral to beat philosophy. I shall therefore be focusing greatly on Ginsberg, Kerouac and Ferlinghetti.
I do, however, anticipate difficulty in providing sufficient analysis of the different writer's works within the allocated space, and of finding the most applicable examples to illustrate my thesis.
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Katie,
This sounds a great project for consolidating a major theme in the course. A few thoughts:
+ The issue of "discrepancies in wealth" span not only the literary works you mentioned, but of course, in the cultural/historical texts we've read (Solnit and Brechin). Draw on these as needed.
You're starting out with a strong sense of focus. Some ideas you might reflect on, to open it up:
+ How does the problem of wealth discrepancy connect with other inequalities envisioned by the Beats?
+ Later in your paper, it might be useful to speculate on the applicability or uses of the Beat literatures for thinking about today's San Francisco. What are the uses of or the Beat literature in the type of San Francisco described by Rebecca Solnit?
Looking forward to reading your analysis. Let me know if you have questions in the meantime.
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