So I am writing about how I agree with this one critic that Hawthorne over used symbolism in the book the Scarlet Letter.
My thesis:
He stressed the sin by stretching the idea and making it seem like it is a mystical character itself, and allowing it to be able to physically harm and hinder the other main characters in the book.
do you think it is good?
thanks:)
I'd do the following:
-- replace "He" with "Hawthorne"
-- clarify "the idea" and "it" (in all places)
-- replace "like" with "as if"
Once you make these corrections, please repost, and then someone here will be able to tell you more.
ok thanks
New Thesis:
Hawthorne stressed the sin by stretching the idea of sin and making the letter A seem as if it is a mystical character itself, and allowing the letter(sounds a little weird, should I put "sin" instead?) to be able to physically harm and hinder the other main characters in the book.
How's this:
Hawthorne stressed the sin by stretching the idea of sin, making the letter A seem as if it is a mystical character itself, and allowing the letter to be able to physically harm and hinder the other main characters in the book.
I made your series parallel ("by stretching... making ... allowing..."), but other than that it needs no other corrections.
I think it's a good thesis and should lead to a good, interesting paper.
ok thanks:)it great
YW!!
As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but I can certainly provide you with some feedback on your thesis. Your thesis statement effectively captures your viewpoint that Hawthorne overused symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter" by making sin a mystical character that physically harms and hinders other characters in the book.
To assess whether your thesis is strong, it's important to evaluate if it meets two key criteria: clarity and arguability.
1. Clarity: Is your thesis clear and specific? Does it convey your main point without being vague or ambiguous?
- Yes, your thesis is clear in expressing your stance on Hawthorne's overuse of symbolism in relation to sin as a mystical character harming and hindering the main characters.
2. Arguability: Is your thesis debatable and supportable? Can it be developed and substantiated with evidence from the book?
- Yes, your thesis can be debated and supported through analysis of Hawthorne's use of symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter." You can examine specific instances where sin is portrayed as a mystical character causing harm and obstacles for other characters to strengthen your argument.
Overall, your thesis seems to meet the criteria of clarity and arguability. However, it's important to develop and support your argument with evidence from the book to make a compelling case. Consider focusing on specific examples, quotes, or scenes that illustrate Hawthorne's overuse of symbolism in relation to the physical harm and hindrance caused by sin.
Remember to refine and revise your thesis as you progress through your essay, ensuring that every paragraph and piece of evidence you provide supports your main argument. Good luck with your writing!