Creating Effective Thesis Statements

In (title of work) ________________ and (title of work) (the authors) _____________ (reveal, show, explore, portray, convey, emphasize, suggest) through (characterization, metaphor, imagery, dialogue, etc.) _________________ the theme that (thematic statement) ____________.

Examples of literary analysis thesis statements

In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare explores through his dialogue the importance of family in making decisions and how going against family wishes can negatively impact your life. Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is, at its core, a story about the undeniable power of love. Shakespeare uses characterization to explore how deeply love affects the main characters.