I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or any type of thesis statements I could use for the following essay topic:

Discuss women in Othello- Desdemona, emilia, Bianca- from the point of Adrienne rich. In what ways is each a victim of patriarchy?

I thought I would spend a paragraph on each women saying how they are a victim of patriarchy. I feel that Rich thinks women shouldn't be submissive to their husbands but should wake up, break the mold, and be independent.

any ideas?

Here's a pretty good article about Rich:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Rich

I'd say you're on the right track. Just be sure you spell the words correctly:

woman = 1

women = 2 or more

Here are a couple of really good sites on writing thesis statements. Once you've drafted one, please repost and someone here will comment on your ideas.

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/thesis.htm

I posted this for you earlier today.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1204577721.1204579822

Certainly! To generate possible thesis statements for your essay on the topic of women in Othello, specifically focusing on Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca from the perspective of Adrienne Rich, you can approach it by discussing the ways in which each character becomes a victim of patriarchy. Here are some thesis statement ideas to help you get started:

1. Through the tragic portrayal of Desdemona in Othello, Adrienne Rich's perspective highlights how women are victimized by patriarchal societal norms that limit their agency and subject them to the dominance of their husbands.
2. In Othello, Emilia's character exemplifies the consequences of patriarchy as she navigates her role as wife to Iago, ultimately revealing the restrictive nature of a society that perpetuates the subjugation of women.
3. Adrienne Rich's feminist lens allows readers to recognize the implications of patriarchy on Bianca's character in Othello, shedding light on the marginalization and objectification that women face as they challenge societal expectations.

Remember, these thesis statements only serve as a starting point for your essay. You can refine or modify them to better align with your argument and perspective. Additionally, it would be helpful to reference specific examples or incidents from the play to support your analysis of each character's victimization by patriarchy.