Mmmmmmmmm ….Steak.

1. Mmmmmmmmm….Steak.

2. Elements of Good Thesis • Specific topic • Based on thematic idea rather than characterization • Not focused on literary device • Clearly understood on first reading • 1 to 2 sentences • At the end of introduction

3. Thesis #1 • Pedro Paramo’s ambiguous and disarranged “sounds” mirror the confusion and struggle of the condemned spirits of Comala, allowing the reader an opportunity to witness their own futile search for religious redemption at the hands of the weak and pathetic church leaders.

4. Thesis #2 • Father Renteria’s enlistment into the Mexican army highlights Rulfo’s disdain of the Catholic Church’s involvement in Mexican political affairs.

5. Thesis #3 • Though financially successful, Transito Soto serves as a reminder that the patriarchal system in Chile limits women only to emotionally degrading means of political independence.

6. Thesis #4 • In their quest to survive the harsh realities of a male-dominated society, Clara and Alba each write memoirs as a means of emotional survival, illustrating Allende’s belief in the cathartic power of writing.

7. Thesis #5 • Esteban Trueba’s and Pedro Paramo’s need for the therapeutic effects of rape serves as a microcosm for the Chilean and Mexican politicians’ dependency on physical intimidation rather than democratic legislation.