The main purpose of a thesis statement in a literary analysis essay is to introduce the topic of the literary analysis essay. Option 4 is correct.
The thesis statement of a literary analysis essay tells the reader what to expect: it constitute a restricted, precisely worded declarative sentence that states the purpose of your essay.
Literary analysis involves examining all the parts of a novel, play, short story, etc.
Personally I would start with a quick warm up. Next, try paced run maxing out at 6:25's for a minute, then dropping back to 7:00 pace for 5 minutes before repeating.
