Types+of+Thesis+Statements

Here are some basic types of thesis statements that can be created for literary analysis:

Victor's obsession with fame and the monster's rejections from society.)
 * General**(Mary Shelley's **Frankenstein** highlights the dangers of man's uncontrolled scientific ambition.)
 * Support Points** (Alienation in Mary Shelley's gothic novel Frankenstein is shown through Victor's obsession with fame and the monster's rejections from society.)
 * Contrast** (Although many critics think that Mary Shelley's gothic novel Frankenstein is a revenge story, it is really about the effects of being alienated from society.)
 * Contrast + Support Points** ( Although many critics think that Mary Shelley's gothic novel Frankenstein is a revenge story, the novel is really about alienation as shown through

Other ways to create thesis statements for literary analysis essays:

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 * 1) Mary Shelley's use of flashback, frame story, and epistolary writing all help to create high suspense and a mood of uncertainty.
 * 2) William Golding's effective use of symbolism highlights the dangers and fears that arise in any society.
 * 3) Beowulf succeeds in being an epic hero, but fails in fulfilling the role of tragic hero.
 * 4) In The Knight's Tale, Arcita and Palamon are model knights who follow the code of chivalry.
 * 5) The relationship between the three witches and Macbeth illustrates the power that fate has over free will.

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