Thoughts on the African-American Novel The thesis, or main idea, of an essay is often stated in the first paragraph, but many experienced writers do not follow this rule. Look for Toni Morrison’s thesis in the second paragraph. Then write a two-paragraph response to the following questions: What is Morrison’s thesis in this essay? What arguments does she use to support her thesis?
How does the focus of the rest of the essay shift in the third paragraph? Why does it shift? Support your answers with evidence from Morrison’s essay. | 
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