Weak Thesis/Handmaid's Thesis

1. A- This thesis is weak because it is not arguable and has no claim.
2. A-The thesis is weak due to its broad nature and obvious point of view.
3. B-This statement is broad, not original, and is obviously true.
4. A-The thesis is weak due to being a statement of fact. The claim is also overly broad.
5. A-This thesis has a lot of summary and very general statements.

Thesis for Handmaid’s Tale

Why are the women of Gilead forbidden to read?

If women could read and write, this would create the temptation to strive for more in society and ultimately obtain some form of power.

Is this a Strong Thesis Statement?

I feel that my thesis is strong because it is specific and can also be argued. The women may be forbidden to read for other reasons that aren’t presented but I made a statement that the women are being shielded due to reading and writing being “too much of a temptation.” Other readers may have a total different point of view but this is what makes it arguable.