Firstly, I think it's important to understand that the goal of a thesis is not to prove something; instead, a thesis states your argument for your readers and communicates the overall point of your essay or paper.
Secondly, you should consider that a thesis statement will convey the subject of your assignment, the attitude of your argument, and the direction in which you will lead the reader. In order to do this, you will need to develop your reasoning for why you are making the point you are making to your reader. In this case, how do you think the events of the Holocaust influenced Shirley Jackson's writing of The Lottery?
You will need to brainstorm a list of possible ways the Holocaust may have influenced her writing and consider how the events that took place during the time of the Holocaust may have appeared in the story itself. For example, you may talk about the lack of individuality (being treated as a number, rather than a person) that was evident in the story and how that parallels the Holocaust. You may also talk about the theme of cruelty by (seemingly) civilized people that characterized the story and also was very evident in the Holocaust.
Of course, these are just two examples of thematic elements you could use in your paper. It will be up to you to produce other ideas and make strong arguments for how your ideas relate to your thesis.
For your thesis statement, be sure to include your argument (that the events of the Holocaust influenced Shirley Jackson's writing of The Lottery) and all of your supporting points in one sentence.
Good luck!
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