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How do I write a strong thesis statement for a literary essay?
Asked Feb 24, 2026 • 194 views
My teacher keeps saying my thesis is 'too broad' or 'just a fact'. I don't know what makes a good one. I'm working on an essay about The Great Gatsby.
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A strong thesis must be: 1) Arguable (not a fact), 2) Specific, and 3) Answerable with evidence. Weak: 'Gatsby throws parties.' (just a fact) Strong: 'Gatsby's lavish parties reveal his desperate attempt to recapture an idealized past, exposing the hollow reality beneath the American Dream.' Formula: [Author] uses [literary device] to argue that [your specific claim about theme].