Honors Program
Fine and Performing Arts Honors
Date of Award
12-2023
Thesis Professor(s)
Scott Honeycutt
Thesis Professor Department
<--College of Arts and Sciences-->
Thesis Reader(s)
Mark Baumgartner
Abstract
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865), The Princess Bride by William Goldman (1973), and my own unpublished novel, The Sun Kingdom, to compare different techniques and styles of world building.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, and traditions and culture that were created for their respective worlds, how these elements were created, and what effect this has on the story.
Publisher
East Tennessee State University
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Webb, Claire, "Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: World Building in YA Literature" (2023). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 755. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/755
Copyright
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