Heya, i am supposed to come up with a thesis for my scarlet letter essay that i am doing for my higher level english class, and i want to do it one the hypocrisy and how the church and the religious authority and beliefs characterize it throughout the novel. my teacher wants to also include why hawthorne was doing this, and etc. i am not sure how to word my thesis.
thing is, i need this quickly. im not sure this question will be answered soon. but im hoping. please help
Only you can write your thesis statement because only you know what you are trying to prove by the end of your paper. Keep in mind that most thesis statements end up being revised during your researching, reading, planning, and writing process.
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Just remember: Your thesis statement must include factual information plus your position/opinion/stance. Without your position on the topic, it isn't a true thesis statement. So think of this sentence as the angle you want to take on the topic and what you intend to prove by the end of your paper. (If your statement is simply factual, then there's nothing to prove!)
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Certainly! I can help you come up with a thesis statement that addresses the theme of hypocrisy and the role of the church and religious authority in "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
To craft a thesis statement, you need to clearly state your main argument and provide a roadmap for your essay. Here's a potential thesis statement for your essay:
"In 'The Scarlet Letter', Nathaniel Hawthorne explores the theme of hypocrisy by portraying the church and religious authority as vehicles of oppressive moral judgment and double standards. By demonstrating the hypocrisy within these institutions, Hawthorne critiques societal norms and exposes the flawed nature of religious authority."
Now, let's break down the components of this thesis:
1. "In 'The Scarlet Letter'" sets the context and establishes that your essay will focus on Hawthorne's novel.
2. "Nathaniel Hawthorne explores the theme of hypocrisy" identifies the main theme you will be discussing throughout the essay.
3. "by portraying the church and religious authority as vehicles of oppressive moral judgment and double standards" specifies the way in which Hawthorne conveys this theme. This shows that the church and religious authority are depicted as hypocritical through their judgmental attitudes and inconsistent application of moral principles.
4. "By demonstrating the hypocrisy within these institutions" explains how Hawthorne achieves his objective. He presents instances of hypocrisy within the church and religious authority to highlight their flaws.
5. "Hawthorne critiques societal norms and exposes the flawed nature of religious authority" states the purpose of his criticism. Hawthorne uses the representation of hypocrisy to question societal norms and reveal the inherent imperfections of religious authority.
Remember, you can tailor this thesis statement to fit your own argument and analysis, but I hope it serves as a useful starting point for your essay on the theme of hypocrisy in "The Scarlet Letter".