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The Beast Lives Here, Kelli Kirkland
The Beast Lives Here, Kelli Kirkland
Honors Theses
A staple of the bildungsroman, or coming-of-age, genre is a loss of innocence, often through trauma, so it is only natural for our protagonist to grasp at whatever coping mechanism may offer them comfort. As a coming-of-age novel, The Beast Lives Here asks: How does folklore and the supernatural interact with young, impressionable protagonists who are desperate to find explanations for their pain? The Beast Lives Here follows teenage narrator August (Aggie) Cain as she and her best friend move from junior to senior year of high school. Her excitement, however, is cut short by her best friend's lengthy trip …
Tectonic, Rebecca E. Holifield
Tectonic, Rebecca E. Holifield
Honors Theses
Tectonic is a collection of original poems accompanied by a critical preface.
To My Room’S Future Tenant, Abigail Garcia
To My Room’S Future Tenant, Abigail Garcia
Honors Theses
To My Room’s Future Tenant is an original collection of poems accompanied by a critical preface.
Bildungsroman, Mary M. Spooner
Bildungsroman, Mary M. Spooner
Honors Theses
Bildungsroman is an original collection of poems exploring issues of womanhood, relationships, motherhood, and growth. The majority of poems in this collection are written in free verse; however, the collection also includes several formal poems. Bildungsroman is accompanied by a critical preface.
The Modern And The Celestial: Re-Imagining Hawthorne’S ‘The Celestial Railroad’, Connor J. Bell
The Modern And The Celestial: Re-Imagining Hawthorne’S ‘The Celestial Railroad’, Connor J. Bell
Honors Theses
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s commentary through his works of fiction are said to be timeless. However, what would his fiction look like in response to the direction that society has taken since he has passed? This thesis seeks to illustrate Nathaniel Hawthorne’s sentiments in regards to modern society. Through close analysis of Hawthorne’s works, his life, and his morals, his ideas have been illustrated in a contemporary reimagining of one of Hawthorne’s most profound satires, “The Celestial Railroad.” In this re-write, modern technologies and mentalities are brought into consideration in accordance to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ideals.
Deconstructing The Body: The Exploration Of The Human Mind Through Symbols, Cassandra M. Knudsen
Deconstructing The Body: The Exploration Of The Human Mind Through Symbols, Cassandra M. Knudsen
Honors Theses
The writing of fiction is one of the most popular and enjoyable modes of self-expression; not only does it give the writer the freedom to indulge her imagination, but also allows her a particular insight into her own patterns of thought. This form of introspection is especially important to the symbolist, who hopes to convey psychological human truths through the use of symbols. Traditionally, the intentional use of symbolism is frowned upon in fiction writing, as it is seen as distracting from conveying human truth. However, this study hopes to prove through both literary review and the practice of fiction …