Thesis Statement - 3lines /Works Cited - 3 references /Outline of Critical Essay (1 & 1/2 pages)

In the short story, “The Battle Royal” author Ralph Ellison explores the theme of race inferiority by creating a character that is submissive to the white race.

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Author Ralph Ellison illustrates the conflict of man versus society in the short story, “The Battle Royal” to reveal how the main character must stand up to his white counterparts in order to be accepted into society as an educated black man.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A THESIS STATEMENT USING ANOTHER SHORT STORY:

Author Charles W. Chestnutt creates the theme of unconditional love in the short story, “The Passing of Grandison” to reveal how one White man will free a Black slave in order to find love.

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In the short story, “The Passing of Grandison” author Charles W. Chestnutt purposely creates a dynamic character like Dick Owens, to reveal how one conservative White man can change his purpose and ideals for the obtainment of love.