Post a thesis here for "A Rose for Emily." It will be graded out of three, depending on how strong I think it is. You can make up points by revising your thesis.
Creative Analytical Arguable Focus Clear I was quite understand this thesis until Eileen explains how Emily also inherited her father selfishness, and eventually she kills Homer because of her own interest, which is no better than her father, who was trying to keep those suitors away from Emily.
This thesis is not arguable. It can be proven from the information from the short story. A better thesis could talk about why men didn't want to offend Emily.
Emily has abandoned her morality to achieve what she wants; however, even though she reaches her goal, she becomes nothing but a failure. Therefore, shortcut (killing homer in order to stay with him forever) will just make her become accompanied but solitary.
It needs some more explanation for it to be understood, but it's a good thesis that meets all the other requirements. -Eileen Wong (I AM COMMENTING FROM WILLY'S COMPUTER BECAUSE I CANNOT ACCESS THE INTERNET)
The way Miss Emily's father treated her has been projected on the realtionship between Miss Emily and the others (the townspeople and Homer) that Emily refuse to face reality.
In the short story Rose for Emily, it is due to Emily's father's uptight protection of his daughter, that Emily developed a strong sense of attachment and eventually caused the catastrophe.
Jean: In William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily', Emily's refusal to face her father's death and abandonment by Homer shows that it's easier to live in denial than to move on.
Clear: I think it can be more clear by revising it Focused: Maybe it can focused on one character's love. But it is talking about love in general, which is feasible. Arguable? Yes, It's arguable in the way that people think love is always leading to glory. Analytical? Yes Creativity: Yes
Clear: I think it can be more clear by revising it Focused: Maybe it can focused on one character's love. But it is talking about love in general, which is feasible. Arguable? Yes, It's arguable in the way that people think love is always leading to glory. Analytical? Yes Creativity: Yes
It is entirely valid to argue that the people of the older generation were nicer compare to the people of the newer generation.
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In the story of A Rose of Emily, the people of the older generation were nicer compared to the people of the newer generation.
DeleteEmily is no better than her father.
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I was quite understand this thesis until Eileen explains how Emily also inherited her father selfishness, and eventually she kills Homer because of her own interest, which is no better than her father, who was trying to keep those suitors away from Emily.
Emily's death symbolizes the decay of the community in the town.
ReplyDeleteClear: Yes
DeleteFocuesd: Yes
Agurable: Absolutely not, Emily was alienated from the community even before she died
analytical: Yes
Creativity: Yes
It is shown that people are driven insane by isolation and sheer lack of freedom.
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DeleteClear Yes
Focused No
Arguable Yes
Analytical Yes
Creativity Yes
Men back then avoid to ask too much from a lady.
ReplyDeleteInteresting :D what does this mean?
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The townspeople avoid to ask too much from Emily since they don't want Emily to feel like they are being offensive.
DeleteThis thesis is not arguable. It can be proven from the information from the short story. A better thesis could talk about why men didn't want to offend Emily.
DeleteThe conditions under which Emily grew up and the way her father treated her resulted in her later psychotic tendencies and actions.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good thesis. Directs to what the story actually talked about.
DeleteThere are no shortcuts in life - only those we imagine. (Frank Leahy)
ReplyDeleteEmily has abandoned her morality to achieve what she wants; however, even though she reaches her goal, she becomes nothing but a failure. Therefore, shortcut (killing homer in order to stay with him forever) will just make her become accompanied but solitary.
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DeleteIt needs some more explanation for it to be understood, but it's a good thesis that meets all the other requirements.
Delete-Eileen Wong (I AM COMMENTING FROM WILLY'S COMPUTER BECAUSE I CANNOT ACCESS THE INTERNET)
Much better than your first one (that would be a good hook to introduce the essay).
DeleteIt may seem like the townspeople is protective towards Emily, however they are just doing so to protect their image as a upright community.
ReplyDeleteThe way Miss Emily's father treated her has been projected on the realtionship between Miss Emily and the others (the townspeople and Homer).
ReplyDeleteJean: Be more specific on how the "realtionship" is
DeleteThe way Miss Emily's father treated her has been projected on the realtionship between Miss Emily and the others (the townspeople and Homer) that Emily refuse to face reality.
DeleteMany readers may think Emily was driven into doing crazy deeds, but in reality the townspeople were not the factor of her death.
ReplyDeleteMiss Emily's servant, Tobe, assisted her in killing Homer Baron.
ReplyDeleteIn the short story Rose for Emily, it is due to Emily's father's uptight protection of his daughter, that Emily developed a strong sense of attachment and eventually caused the catastrophe.
ReplyDeleteThis is great.
DeleteIn William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily', Emily lives in denial rather than moving on; it's easier to live in denial than to move on.
ReplyDeleteMaking it more concise, how does Emily lives in denial?
DeleteJean: In William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily', Emily's refusal to face her father's death and abandonment by Homer shows that it's easier to live in denial than to move on.
DeleteIn A Rose for Emily, Emiliy symbolizes tradition that goes against changes.
ReplyDeleteJuanita.
DeleteIt is a good thesis, It is clear, focused, and arguable.
DeleteEmily is the reference point of change in the town.
ReplyDeleteEmily's inability to blend into her community and her failure to adapt to a changing world enhance her reclusiveness.
ReplyDeleteI don't see any big problem pretty good
DeleteIn the Rose For Emily, Emily's father's protection towards Emily caused Emily to be very attached to Homer and that is why she killed him.
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DeleteIt could be debated that love is dangerous as seen in the Rose For Emily.
ReplyDeleteClear: I think it can be more clear by revising it
DeleteFocused: Maybe it can focused on one character's love. But it is talking about love in general, which is feasible.
Arguable? Yes, It's arguable in the way that people think love is always leading to glory.
Analytical? Yes
Creativity: Yes
(Placed it in the wrong place) Love does not last forever.
ReplyDeleteClear: I think it can be more clear by revising it
ReplyDeleteFocused: Maybe it can focused on one character's love. But it is talking about love in general, which is feasible.
Arguable? Yes, It's arguable in the way that people think love is always leading to glory.
Analytical? Yes
Creativity: Yes
It is a reply to Alyssa's thesis.
Delete(Steven commented): This is okay. Should be more specific.
ReplyDeleteby Andy Yu
ReplyDeleteMiss Emily is a stubborn person who resists to change.
This is not arguable; it can be proven from evidence in the book. A better thesis would tell us why she resists change.