Example of a Well-Written Thesis and Outline

Example Topic: Choose one or more aspects of Charlotte Bronte's life and discuss how she transferred these facts into fiction in Jane Eyre.

Outline

I.            Example Thesis Statement: Many aspects and experiences of Charlotte Bronte's life can be seen in Jane Eyre's life.

A.    Background of Victorian England

1.      Views on child rearing

2.      Roles for women

II.            Charlotte Bronte's Early Life

A.    Daughters of the Clergy School at Cowan Bridge

1.      Harsh Treatment

2.      Death of sisters Maria and Elizabeth

B.     Lowood School

1.      Harsh treatment

2.      Death of Helen Burns

III.            Education

A.    Charlotte’s work as a teacher and governess