In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, a thesis statement must

A thesis statement presents the essay’s central focus and the writer’s viewpoint, so readers know what the essay will discuss and argue. In a subject-by-subject comparison, the essay may examine each work in turn, but the thesis still needs to clearly explain the topic and viewpoint. “Compare and contrast the theme” describes a possible topic, but it does not by itself state the writer’s specific viewpoint.

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