According to “Howl,” who are the “best minds” of Allen Ginsberg’s generation? Explain why Ginsberg saw an ultimate hope in humanity despite his generally bleak picture of the world.

Your essay should be 5 paragraphs in standard MLA format. You must include 3 citations (1 per supporting paragraph) and a Works Cited page. (Make sure you include parenthetical citations when you are quoting the text.