Which of the following statements would most likely be a thesis statement for an essay entitled, “Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre: The Characterization of a Life”?
1) The character of Jane Eyre contrasts sharply with the life of her author, Charlotte Brontë.
2) Charlotte Brontë draws heavily from her own early life experiences in shaping the character of Jane Eyre.
3) By comparing and contrasting the life experiences of the three Bronte sisters, we see how Charlotte Brontë created the character of Jane Eyre.
4) Through a close examination of Charlotte Brontë’s life experiences and personal writings, we see the birth and development of her greatest heroine, Jane Eyre.
