Please give an example of a thesis statement for an essay about The Scarlet Letter.

One
interesting way to analyze is as an early feminist novel. The novel'sis a
strong woman who shoulders the burdens of the two morally and psychologically weaker men who
will not allow their weaknesses to be exposed to their insular society.

If
this were the approach to the essay, a thesis statement could look like this:

Hawthorne creates an early American feminist novel through theof ;
her strength stands in contrast to the weaknesses of her husband and lover.

In the essay, then, there should be textual evidence to contrast
Hester's independence and strength with Roger Prynne's malicious victimization ofand
Dimmesdale's shame. Scenes that highlight Hester's strength include when she is released from
prison, when she visits , and her willingness to keep 's identity concealed and Dimmesdale's
paternity a secret.

Scenes that highlight the weaknesses of the men include
Chillingworth's...