D. A thesis statement should on one sentence clearly point out what will be discussed in the essay
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in this excerpt the candle symbolizes Ivan Illyich's approaching death.
Ivan
is thinking about his death and what will happen to him afterwards.
This is reflected in the candle falling to the floor. Because once there
was light from the candle, and since it falls that light is no more.
The burning out of the candle symbolizes death
It helps the reader to understand the text and also helps with remembering events that happen in the story.