I need help developing a thesis statement for an analytical essay on Oedipus Rex and A Raisin in the Sun. I have to compare and contrast these two pieces of literary work. Can someone please help me?

My best suggestion is to go through the themes sections and the essay topics sections for each work in the following links. You'll either find ideas directly from these webpages, or something in here will trigger an idea in your own mind.

http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/oedipus

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/raisin/

Let us know what you decide.