Esteban - Thesis statement for an arguementative essay

What i have so far is: This dead stranger Esteban is a representation of life. Esteban's death is not only the embodiment of life; it is that part of life, which the village will embrace to be reborn.

Is this a strong thesis or not? Need help thanx

I had to do some research to figure out what story you are talking about:

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"

I do not know the story, but your thesis seems clear. You are saying that the townspeople has weird superstition involving it. I am guessing that this is the main theme of the story. If so, it cannot be the main theme of your essay. Your thesis should give a unique perspective, not an obvious one. Can you write a thesis statement that perhaps no one has written before about this story?

You should definitely add in the title of the story and the author's name. Also, you should revise your statement to explain how exactly a dead person can be a representation of life. Other information would be useful too, such as why the village needs to be reborn, and how the village is connected to Esteban. Your thesis should be clear enough to be understood even by those who haven't read the story, although of course only people who have read the story will be able to tell you if it is too obvious to make a good thesis.