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Falling Down The Rabbit Hole: World Building In Ya Literature,
2023
East Tennessee State University
Falling Down The Rabbit Hole: World Building In Ya Literature, Claire Webb
Undergraduate Honors Theses
World building is a key component to many young adult novels, but what is world building and what are some different styles and techniques that authors use when constructing fictional universes? In this thesis, Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: World Building Techniques in YA Literature, I will examine Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865), The Princess Bride by William Goldman (1973), and my own unpublished novel, The Sun Kingdom, to compare different techniques and styles of world building. These works will be explored through the aspect of world building, focusing specifically on the importance of the geography, language, …
The Purple, November 1906,
2023
College of the Holy Cross
The Purple, November 1906
The Purple
The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:
- Autumn
- The Glories of the Thirteenth Century
- Autumn Days
- By the Sea
- "Thou Shalt Honor Thy Mother"
- Sad Autumn
- A Reverie
- To the Chrysanthemum
- "Thy Will Be Done"
- An Address to Autumn
- Briefs
- A Zephyr's Love
- Holy Cross Night
- Under the Rose
- Editorial
- College Chronicle
- Alumni
- Editor's Note-book
- Athletics
Social Media And Dance Movement Therapy In The Latinx Community,
2023
Lesley University
Social Media And Dance Movement Therapy In The Latinx Community, Ambrie Sward
Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses
This capstone thesis is a literature review that combines scholarly articles, personal experiences, and social media content to explore, support, and define dance movement therapy (DMT) and Latinx identity. Social media posts from YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and Zoom are analyzed to heal and evoke social change. The social media posts analyzed are from celebrities such as America Ferrera, Becky G, Heidi Rojas, and Selena Gomez. Additionally, personal artistic responses are included.Throughout this capstone thesis, there is discussion about dance movement therapy, social media, Latinx community and cultural identity. Themes include a lack of belonging, advocacy for mental …
Evanescent - Volume 4, Issue 1,
2023
Thomas Jefferson University
Evanescent - Volume 4, Issue 1
Evanescent
Evanescent: A Journal of Literary Medicine is the journal of the Eakins Writing Project, which also sponsors the Drs. Theresa and Charles Yeo Writing Prize. The Eakins Writing Project is supported by the Jefferson Center for Injury Research and Prevention, located in the Department of Surgery of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
Contents:
- Editorial Statement
- Compassion & Empathy
- The Anonymity & Randomness of Violence
- Souls Shot Portrait Gallery #1
- Fear, Safety & Helplessness
- Loss of Control & Accountability
- Souls Shot Portrait Gallery #2
- Reflection & Call to Action
- Afterword
- Winners of the 2022 Drs. Theresa and Charles Yeo Writing Prize
Cookie(X) = 1/2,
2023
The University of Texas at El Paso
Cookie(X) = 1/2, Lawrence M. Lesser
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This poem applies the concept of expected value, denoted E(X), to the context of any limited resources two parties desire. Usually, "you divide, I choose" keeps pieces equal enough to preempt charges of unfairness. But if one piece is much larger, many distrust the unbiased (in expected value) process of a coin flip giving each person the same chance at the bigger piece and the same cookie amount on average: E(X) = (1/2)p + (1/2)(1-p) = 1/2
Teaching Mathematics With Poetry: Some Activities,
2023
Trinity Christian College
Teaching Mathematics With Poetry: Some Activities, Alexis E. Langellier
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
During the summer of 2021, I experimented with a new way of getting children excited about mathematics: math poetry. Math can be a trigger word for some children and many adults. I wanted to find a way to make learning math fun—without the students knowing they’re doing math. In this paper I describe some activities I used with students ranging from grades K-12 to the college level and share several poem examples, from students in grades two to eight.
Developing And Enhancing Believable Characterization In Fiction,
2023
Liberty University
Developing And Enhancing Believable Characterization In Fiction, Hollie Boyd Nelson
Masters Theses
Developing and enhancing characterization in fiction is key to gaining a readership as well as perfecting the craft of writing. Through foundational information, relatability, and context within the work, a writer can create new and intricate ways to enrich their story. This then sets them apart from others in their field.
The Heroine’S Journey In Hollywood,
2023
Liberty University
The Heroine’S Journey In Hollywood, Melika Zayehmoureh
Masters Theses
This thesis examines Joseph Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey as it pertains to the heroine, especially in Hollywood. It refutes Campbell’s mythological premise that only men can experience the hero’s journey thereby being labeled as heroes because of the actions they performed to reach maturity. This thesis demonstrates that although women reach maturity through the natural means of biology, as described by Campbell, they can still make change occur because they have a mind and a will to act as well. Stories of women such as Ninveh from the screenplay Journey to Freedom, Katniss from The Hunger Games (2012) …
Exploring Fiction Writer’S Approaches To Plot Outlining During The Planning Stage Of The Writing Process,
2023
Liberty University
Exploring Fiction Writer’S Approaches To Plot Outlining During The Planning Stage Of The Writing Process, Paul A. Wilson Jr.
Masters Theses
This thesis is about one person’s discovery and growth as a writer of creative fiction that spans decades. It specifically explores and analyzes how professional authors approach plot outlining during the planning stages of the writing process. Some professional authors prepare plot outlines prior to writing their first draft, while others do not. Over the course of the author’s writing life, experimenting with both methods has been instructive to the development of a personal approach to plot outlining. The Artist statement provides background on the author. Next, the Critical Paper examines and analyzes plot outlining and plot structure. Plot structure …
The Misadventures Of Expectations,
2023
Liberty University
The Misadventures Of Expectations, Laura Elizabeth Solano
Masters Theses
The following research and manuscript discusses the art of using characterization and storytelling to teach younger generations. If used effectively, characterization has the power to transport a reader into the story’s world. The manuscript that follows is the first attempt at a story about friendship, loyalty, and self-actualization. Against all odds, a young man leaves his country to uncover the truth about his family’s demise and reported treason. As he ventures forward, he meets all kinds of people and learns the value of true friendship.
Alanda Macmaster & The Realm Of The Faes,
2023
Liberty University
Alanda Macmaster & The Realm Of The Faes, Allana Lynn Walker
Masters Theses
Though there are exceptions to this rule, today’s bestselling Young Adult (YA) fantasy novels tend to be riddled with gratuitous sex and violence—material far too mature for developing minds. While this kind of content is hardly new to adult fiction, it has, over the last few years, crept steadily and insidiously into books for younger readers. Reading today’s fiction, one would think these were essential elements of a good story. The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings clearly prove otherwise. Through The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien demonstrated …
Universal Background Generator 2.0,
2023
Kennesaw State University
Universal Background Generator 2.0, Konrad Drapela
Master of Arts in Professional Writing Capstones
This project is a backstory generator designed to create randomly rolled information and events that come together to create a short yet detailed background for any character for roleplay games, novels or other such media.
A Message From The Editors,
2023
Portland State University
A Message From The Editors, Rhiannon M. Cates, Vicki L. Reitenauer
Amplify: A Journal of Writing-as-Activism
An introduction from the founding co-editors to the second issue of Amplify: A Journal of Writing-as-Activism: Volume 2, Issue 1: So to Speak.
Cassandra: The Greek Mythological Prophet,
2023
College of the Holy Cross
Cassandra: The Greek Mythological Prophet, Mary Whitney
Parnassus: Classical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Funeral Of Patroclus,
2023
College of the Holy Cross
The Funeral Of Patroclus, Carl Quist
Parnassus: Classical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Purple, May 1909,
2023
College of the Holy Cross
The Purple, May 1909
The Purple
The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:
- The Fishing Feber
- The Turmoil of the Quiet Life
- The Veteran's Vision
- Hoist With His Own Petar
- Idleness
- Pipes o' Pompey
- Summeh's Heah
- Whimsicalities
- The Arrival of the Count
- A Breeze From the Mountains
- The Clock
- A Memory
- Our Unprized Treasure
- Tableaux
- Under the Rose
- Editorial
- College Chronicle
- With Our Alumni
- Athletics
The Purple, May 1907,
2023
College of the Holy Cross
The Purple, May 1907
The Purple
The Purple is a student publication offering news of the month, editorials, poetry, college news and alumni news. This issue contains the following:
- Matins
- The Comic Elements in the Duo Captivi
- The Reckoning
- An Appreciation of Virgil
- A Maker of History
- They Also Serve
- The Reflections of a Married Man
- Under the Rose
- Editorial
- College Chronicle
- Alumni
- Editor's Note-book
- Athletics
Arts & Literature: Voices Of Kurdish Women Survivors: Healing Through Wounds Of Genocide,
2023
University of South Florida
Arts & Literature: Voices Of Kurdish Women Survivors: Healing Through Wounds Of Genocide, Sarwa Azeez
Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal
The Kurdish genocide tragically stole a generation, yet little attention has been given to the profound anguish endured by women left without husbands, fathers or sons. The poems "Alive," "Waiting," “To Hawa,” and "But Then Their Eyes Retained Everything" venture to unveil novel perspectives on the vast expanse of war, violence, trauma, and healing. They explore the impact of Saddam Hussein’s genocide on women during and after the war, its impact on subsequent generations, and the reflections of women on the implications of the Al-Anfal campaign, which spanned from 1986 to 1989. Similarly, the poem "Her Tongue Refuses to Recall," …
Back Pages,
2023
Cal Poly Humboldt
The Language Of English,
2023
Cal Poly Humboldt
The Language Of English, Sasha Ortiz Bazan
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
