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Elevating Our Voices: An Exploration And Demonstration Of Modern Feminist Poetry, Kelly Knutelski

Honors Theses

This paper is formatted with several pages of background information on two poets, Rupi Kaur and Kim Addonizio, who have greatly contributed to modern feminist poetry within the past decade or two. This background will serve as a supportive feature for my portfolio, the main goal of this experience. The themes of Addonizio and Kaur and their poetic techniques inspire my collection of unique poetry. These poems represent the ups and many downs already lived by a twenty-two-year-old woman just trying to find her place in this beautiful, yet dark and twisted world.

Finding Light In The Darkness: Life, Loss, And Love During Pandemic Times, Maggie Buckley

Honors Theses

Before I began this project, I battled with the idea that I could write a serious piece that challenged the narrative surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. But as I began to interview individuals for this project, people overwhelmingly shared that while some times were consumed with fears of sickness and uncertainty, there was so much time where positivity took the forefront. I spoke to friends, family members, acquaintances, and strangers, all of whom shared deeply personal anecdotes, but their stories began to connect in a way they can only connect when living during a shared experience such as this. I was …

Beyond The Pond: My Semester Abroad, Converted Into Creative Nonfiction, Elaine Ingalls

Honors Theses

Creative nonfiction is a genre that consists of dramatized, true stories. They are portrayed through literary elements commonly used by poets and fiction writers. These elements include dialogue, a replication of scenes, character development, and detailed descriptions of setting and interior thought. Creative nonfiction allows the writer to find meaning beyond his/her experiences and reflect on universal and personal issues.

When I set out to write, I intended on writing one longer story that brought each individual experience together. As a final product, my thesis stands as a collection of different trips and events that all contributed to my time …