On this page, I will list all of the approved topics and thesis statements by topic, thesis, student, class, and date. No more than two students may write about the same topic.  Once a student has an approved topic and thesis, no other student may submit a similar topic and thesis. Once approved, a thesis may not be revised, nor may a topic be changed.


 

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

1.  Carmen Cage, B2: In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain uses symbolism and motifs to develop the theme: Man struggles to determine what is right or wrong.
2.  Victoria Medders, B1:
3.  Ja'Mar Blue, B2: In  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain uses symbolism and allusions to portray man's struggle against societal pressure.
4.  Brittney Sims, B1:  In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain uses imagery, dialect, and symbolism to show how man struggles against society.



The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

1.  Kelsey Ellis, B1:  In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses motifs and symbolism to portray the theme: society will try to hold the individual down.
2. Arica Ferguson, B1: In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses motifs and symbols to develop the theme: Love is the worthiest of pursuits.
3.  Ileana Aguado, B1:  In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: Man struggles against societal pressure.
4.  Ashleigh Dorough, B1: In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism, motif, and allusion to portray the world view: overcoming adversity.
5.  Emma Laughren, B1:  In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism and foreshadowing to develop the world view: overcoming adversity.
6.  Alyson Feezor, B2: In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism and imagery to portray the theme: man struggles against societal pressures.
7.  Helanea Smith, B2:  In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne's extensive use of color imagery, irony, and allusion effectively develops the theme:  the consequences of sin on man.
8.  Emily Stewart, B2:  In  The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism and imagery to portray the theme: man struggles to overcome societal pressures.
9.  Bryce Cueto, B1: In  The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: the effects of sin upon people.

 
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

1.  Olivia von Kleist, B1: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses hyperbole and irony to convey the theme that man struggles against himself.
2.  Gabrielle Roulhac, B2: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses motif and symbols to develop the world view: Man struggles against Himself.
3. Kelly Perniciaro, B2: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: Man struggles against himself.
4.  Michael Hooks, B2: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses symbolism, metaphors, and imagery in order to portray how the main character struggles with pressure from society.
5.  Lexi Myers, B2: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses hyperbole and imagery to develop the world view: Man struggles against society.
6.  Hannah Lenhart, B2: In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses imagery and symbolism to develop the world view: Man vs. the World.
7.  Harth Schallen, B1:  In  The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme of finding one's purpose in life.
8.  John Russell, B1:  In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses language and imagery to develop the world view: Man vs. Society.
9.  Matt Scheininger, B2:  In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses motif and imagery to develop the theme: Man struggles against Himself. 

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

1.  Megan O'Brien, B1: In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses symbolism, mood, and metaphor to develop the theme: Death is a part of the life cycle.
2.  Hunter Thompson, B1: In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses imagery and symbolism to develop the world view of how man struggles against himself.
3.  Sam Shierling, B2:  In  The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses symbolism, imagery, and allegory to develop the theme that one needs to be accepting and peaceful in the face of death.
4.  David Munera, B2:  In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses motif and symbolism to develop the world view: soldiers have to carry things both physical and emotional.
5.  Re'Nal Glover, B1:  In  The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses symbolism, motif, and mood to develop the theme: Death is a part of everyone's life and sooner or later we all have to deal with it.
6.  Zack Gibs, B2:  In  The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme that war is brutal.
7.  Summer Brunelle, B2: In  The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses imagery, symbolism, and metaphor to create the view that one can be refined by the struggles he has gone through.
8.  James Rutter, B2: In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien uses allegory and imagery to develop the theme of psychological torment that soldiers face during war.
9.  Emily Campbell, B1: In The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien emphasizes the struggles of the main character  to find his purpose through the personification of Linda, symbolism of characters in his stories, and the use of contradiction in his final thoughts on the meaning of war.



The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
1.  Hanny Mena, B1:  In  The Piano Lesson, August Wilson uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: the importance of family.
2.  Alexis Thomas, B2: In The Piano Lesson, August Wilson uses symbolism and allegory to develop the theme: Man struggles against societal pressure.

Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams
1.  Charlotte Fisher, B2: In Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams uses allusion and motif to show that Love is the worthiest of pursuits.
2.  Sheldon Potter, B2: In  Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: revenge versus emotional healing.
3.  Tianna Hollaway, B2:  In Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams uses allusion and symbolism to develop the theme: man struggles against the world in which he lives.
4.  Lauren Boller, B1: In Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams uses imagery and symbolism to develop the theme: Man struggles against Himself.
5.  Hannah Richardson, B1: In Orpheus Descending, Tennessee Williams uses allusion and symbolism to develop the theme: Overcoming adversity.



Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
1.  Michael Barcenas, B1:  In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses allusions and imagery to develop the world view: Man Struggles Against Himself. 
2.  Josh Delk, B2:  In  The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses symbolism and imagery to develop the world view: Man struggles against societal pressures.
3.  Olivia Morris, B1:  In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses symbolism and motifs to develop the world view: Man struggles against societal pressure.
4.  DaiJa Dunn, B2:  In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses motifs and flashbacks to develop the theme: man struggles against the world in which he lives.
5.  Kristen Grimes, B1:  In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses symbols and flashbacks to develop the theme: Man struggles against himself.
6.  Ethan San Juan, B2: In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses irony and symbolism to develop the theme: overcoming adversity.
7.  Kenny Wilson, B1: In The Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller uses irony and motifs to develop the world view: man struggles against himself.