Read Belinskii's Letter to N. V. Gogol (also available as a *.PDF file) and answer the following question in a paragraph: Citing specific evidence from Belinskii's Letter (not from the textbook), what was Belinskii's understanding of the role of the writer in nineteenth-century Russia?
Make sure that you have read the remarks for this unit by Professors Blois and Evans and also watch my short video.
Your paragraph must follow this format.
- begin with a concise topic sentence (sentence 1) that directly responds to the assigned question (no need to define terms or cite a dictionary) and that identifies your analysis/thesis points.
- font size 10 or 12 only
- one-inch margins
- double-spaced
- direct, quoted material to support your points
- name, and only your name, at the top left of the paper
- about one-half page in length (not to exceed 3/4 page)
- You may consider submitting a draft of your assignment to your instructor for feedback before submitting the assignment for the grade. At times, you may be asked to rewrite your work. This is done for your own benefit and will result in an improved grade.
Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course. Please check this short explanation of what it means to cite historical evidence.
Your assignment should be submitted on Canvas.