Which two sentences would be strong thesis statements for literary analysis essays?

in “barn burning,” william faulkner describes the lives of sardie and abler

john updike develops his characters in “a & p” through his use of figurative language.

in “ways and means,” langston hughes focuses on the character of semple.

in “youth,” the image of the sea ties together the setting, structure, and theme of the story.

in “the masque of the red death,” poe uses a lot of symbolism.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.