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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865), The Princess Bride by William Goldman (1973), and my own unpublished novel, The Sun Kingdom, to compare different techniques and styles of world building.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

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