Thesis statement for the chrysalids?

How to write a good thesis statement and conlcucion that restates the thesis statement?

• My class is writing about how poetry/songs protest something. I picked Pink's song Dear Mr. President (this protests George Bush's Policies when he was in office), Green Day's American Idiot (this protests the fact that America is under the influence of the media), and lastly i have to write about Pablo Neruda (he writes protest poetry because he is passionate about social justice for the people of Chile). How can i sum this up to a good thesis statement & cconclusionthat restates the thesis? Any ideas will help a lot. Thank You

• Answer:

  suggestion for thesis statement: When people want to know about current news and problems, they usually think about reading a newspaper, listening to the radio, or finding the information on the Internet. However, it doesn't necessarily follow that, upon learning about a problem, people care and try to think of solutions. The dry, straightforward manner in which news articles are presented is probably the reason why, after reading about a major problem or issue, many people immediately turn to the crossword puzzle, cartoon section, or some other form of amusement. A more effective form of getting people's attention might be to present the problem or issue in an artistic form, such as a song, poem, poster, story, or other medium. One example is ...[at this point, discuss one of the poems / songs. In the next paragraph, discuss another one. Same with the third paragraph.] suggestion for conclusion: Although there are numerous ways in which issues and problems are told, artistic presentations are uniquely effective for several reasons. They are easy to remember (as in song lyrics, melodies, and jingles), and they make a sharp visual impact (as in bold paintings, or iconic sculptures and symbols). Additionally, poetry and prose do not have to follow the legal guidelines characteristic of standard news sources, so there is more room for clever wording, particularly satire, irony, and similar literary devices. For all these reasons, music and poetry seem to be the most effective way to express opinions about problems, issues, and other important matters.