Write a paper in which you analyze the ideas presented about a key theme or issue within at least one of the literary texts in this course. You should incorporate a finalized version of your thesis st

Write a paper in which you analyze the ideas presented about a key theme or issue within at least one of the literary texts in this course.

• You should incorporate a finalized version of your thesis statement as part of the introductory portion of the paper.
• For this assignment, you must incorporate at least 4 research sources beyond the literary text itself. These may be sources from your annotated bibliography and/or other quality research sources you've discovered that help in developing this analysis.
• Your research sources must be cited in either MLA format or APA format, depending on the format appropriate for your pathway or potential career field. It is essential that these be cited via both internal citations (inside the essay itself) and via the Works Cited or References page at the end of the paper.
• The paper must be double-spaced, 1 inch margins, using a font such as Times New Roman 12 or Arial 10, and consist of a minimum of 1200 words in length. This is approximately 4 complete pages of writing, with an additional page needed for the Works Cited or References Page.
• This paper must demonstrate proper essay structure and appropriate attention to detail in regards to grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, and proofreading.

The thesis statement it is referring to is: 

"In the story "A Wall of Fire Rising", Edwidge Danticat, shows the struggles that economic hardship can bring upon families. The psychological, emotional and mental well-being of an individual. How poverty can interfere and affect to the point of death and destruction of a family."

The key theme or issue is regarding economic hardship and how it can affect families living in poverty, while also incorporating the story "A Wall of Fire Rising" by Edwidge Danticat.