Identifier

187

Date

2021

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Major

English

Concentration

Creative Writing

Committee Chair

Alice Bolin

Committee Member

Mark Mayer

Abstract

Fanfiction is often stigmatized in pop culture. Defined by its devotee fanbase and sometimes explicit subject matter, the gatekeepers have collectively designated fanfiction as amateur and undeserving of any serious critique. However, fanfiction is slowly becoming more popular in the mainstream media today, and critics are beginning to take notice of its success. This thesis aims to question fanfiction's legitimacy as a form of literature as well as celebrate its effects on my personal literary journey, recounted in the first person. Following the abstract, the introduction will dovetail from an examined researched approach-- fanfiction's origins, terminology, media effects-- then split into three creative nonfiction parts (PART I, PART II, PART III) retelling my experiences with fanfiction growing up in a nostalgic and surreal stream of consciousness narrative. The thesis' conclusion will discuss my writing strategies, research, and overall feelings towards my project; ending my thoughts with a general sweeping conclusion.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

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