Not Sure How to Frame Prospectus (Literature)

[danielyamahoto]

Dear fellow grad student community,

I am in the process of writing my prospectus for a Ph.D. program in literature, but am having a lot of trouble synthesizing the three different literatures I am working with and finding a good framework for them. I keep feeling very stuck and am not sure how to think outside of the (or my) box. Is there any kind soul who might be willing to puzzle through this with me? I can attach the file here, or email it - alternatively, I can just give a brief description as a comment. Thank you SO much. 

Sincerely,

Daniel