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Thesis/Theme Examples

Past Examples Theme statement: On a search for one’s identity, true sense of self can be lost by the constant need for greed and happiness.

Past Examples Chasing dreams that are illusive can lead to an absence of satisfaction and contentedness

MORE EXAMPLES…. Hope feeds the purity of an impossible dream worth reaching for. The desire for satisfaction can lead to obsession and consequently a distorted view of reality.

Brainstorming Sharing Please take out your completed brainstorms and share them with a partner or a small group. Consider: Theme statements. What literary devices and scenes you’re considering to support this theme.

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THESIS…. You must include… Your entire theme statement (once it is revised and GREAT!) The title of the work being analyzed and the author The literary element you’re using (ex. symbolism)

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Thesis Statement: Of Mice and Men shows us that George and Lennie have dreams.

Thesis Statement: Steinbeck employs foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men to prove that dreams should inspire one’s life, but not consume it.

Thesis Statement: John Steinbeck uses complex imagery in his novel to discuss the theme of camaraderie.

Thesis Statement: Through the use of symbolism in his novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck portrays that the pursuit of dreams ultimately leads to one’s destruction.

What should I do now? Time to revise your theme statements for a bit. If you are good to go with the theme statement you want to use complete the practice worksheet revising bad thesis statements. After you complete that start writing a few versions of your own thesis statements. Remember to include all the elements we discussed today.