I'm trying to come up with a thesis statement also I need help with a question.
How does Leah Price's changes in the book change us, the reader?
As for my thesis statement, I have sort of an idea of what I want it to be like...
Leah alienates herself from the Congolese, as if she is more superior, that changes. (I have evidence)
Leah’s relationship with her father and how it changes. (have evidence for that as well)
Basically what I'm trying to say is I would like help with having all of these components in a single statement, if that is possible.
Thank you in advance!
~Tessa
Have you drafted your outline yet?
If you haven't, do that first. If you have, here are some ideas to help you with your thesis statement:
Your thesis statement must include factual information (which you already have) 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!)
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html
This is one of the very best places I've seen online to help students write good thesis statements. It shows you sentences that aren't thesis statements and how to turn each one into real thesis statements.
(I haven't read this book, so I can't help you with content.)
Thanks! I will definitely check it out. I have drafted a basic outline like what I intend to write. I have a topic, Leah's overall change and how it changed us. And I have all the evidence written down with page numbers etc.
Once again thank you for your help!
You're very welcome!
Crafting a thesis statement that incorporates all of your components is definitely possible. Here's a suggestion:
"Through her changing attitudes towards the Congolese people and evolving relationship with her father, Leah Price's transformation in the book [include the book title here] serves to deeply impact and challenge the reader's understanding of race, privilege, and personal growth."
To support this statement, you can provide evidence of Leah's initial feelings of superiority, instances that illustrate the changes in her perception of the Congolese people, and the evolution of her relationship with her father throughout the book.
Remember, a strong thesis statement should clearly state the main argument of your essay and provide direction for your analysis. Make sure to organize your essay around a coherent structure, use specific evidence from the book to support your claims, and consider the broader implications and themes that arise from Leah Price's character development.