AUTHOR’S PURPOSE THESIS TEMPLATE
Below is the recommended thesis statement template for all essays
written by students at or above the 10H level. Of course, stylistic
variations are encouraged for those with successful sentence
construction skills, but you ought to include all of the following
information each time you begin a new piece.
The character/event/literary device in ________(Title)_________ is the result
of/reveals _____(author’s name’s)______ _______(type of purpose)_______
purpose to highlight/demonstrate/commend/chastise _____(whatever s/he is
pointing out)_____________.
Sample: Icarus’ and Phaethon’s rebellious behaviors in The
Metamorphoses reveal Ovid’s informative purpose to demonstrate the
ancient Roman belief in obedience to one’s elders.
Practice below.
1. Holden’s fascination with innocence in The Catcher in the Rye
reveals
_______________________________________________________
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___.
2. The murder of Simon in Lord of the Flies reveals Golding’s
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__.
3. Romeo’s lack of recognition in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
demonstrates ____________________________________________
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__.