Research Papers / 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'Hop Frog' - Ideas on Starting a Research Essay [2]

Hello, I'm having problem starting my research essay. This is my first research essay I'm writing, and I chose the topic that involved 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'Hop Frog' and the fairy tale motifs that were in the story. I discovered some of the fairy tale motifs, but the problem is how to start and insert them into the essay. Some advice and extra motif ideas would be great! Thanks.