Date of Defense

5-7-2004

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Jana Schulman

Second Advisor

Dr. Chris Nagle

Third Advisor

Dr. Rhonda McDaniel

Abstract

World building in science fiction and fantasy literature creates an alternate and hyperreality for the reader to explore. The author can use this reality to discuss ideas and issues that would be difficult or impossible to treat in more conventional genres. The reader can not simply be a passive observer. In a new reality, he can take nothing for granted and must pay more attention to the text. This heightened consciousness alone may suffice to broaden the reader's mental horizons but science fiction and fantasy literature also allows readers to meet something that is alien (pun intended) to themselves.

Comments

4th Advisor: Dr. Arnie Johnston

Access Setting

Honors Thesis-Campus Only

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