Essays / Academic Essay Topic, a common essay subject [19]

Analysis essay on a short story; Need advice as to how to start.

I have to write an analysis essay on a short story. I am having a hard time knowing where to begin. Does the thesis have to cover just one topic or can I have three different ideas thrown into the introduction?

Essays / Academic Essay Topic, a common essay subject [19]

I don't even have a topic really. The story is Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find. I think there are a bunch of different things that could be the thesis. I just am having a hard time understanding the story. Thank you for your help.

Essays / Academic Essay Topic, a common essay subject [19]

Thank you so much for your help. I'll give it a try.