Developing a Thesis

Introduction

Developing a thesis requires a good knowledge about the topic. Be sure to do initial research before beginning this step.  If the thesis is being written in response to a task, there will generally be a question of a prompt. For the following guide it will be assumed the task is a prompt (a command or cue).

Guide to Developing a Thesis

ie. Critically analyse the importance of the red hood in the Red Riding Hood fairytale


ie. What role does the red hood play in the fairytale Red Riding Hood and why is it important?


ie. it connects Red to her Grandmother (who gives it to her in the opening scene), the colour symbolises danger (foreshadowing what is to come), it provides her a cover to better hide her identity (similar to the wolf in the final scenes)


ie. The red hood in the fairytale Red Riding Hood plays an important role as it connects her to her grandmother, symbolises and foreshadows the danger she faces, and helps hide her identity. 


ie. The red hood in the fairytale Red Riding Hood plays an important role as it is representative of the main themes of the narrative; namely family connection, stranger danger and hidden identities. 

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