Thesis Topic

By Anonymous
I know I want to base my thesis on either Go Down, Moses or Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner. I also might use Huck Finn. Some of the themes I am interested in are paternity and legacy, or maybe the distinction between civilization and the wild.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    I like the distinction between civilization and the wild. There is definitely something to be said about that topic in Huck Finn.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2019 at 6:07 AM

    I also like the distinction between civilization and wild. I think using those texts would work really well for you

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  3. Ms. SchieffelinJanuary 24, 2019 at 6:30 AM

    There's certainly enough to write about in Faulkner's works, but if you want to connect Twain's novel, there could be some compelling connections. I love the idea of paternity/legacy as well as the natural world vs. civilization. You could also consider the intersection of race/racism with these topics (which is central to both Twain and Faulkner's works). I think you'll have no trouble finding secondary criticism on these works. I'm excited to work on this thesis with you!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2019 at 7:42 AM

    I like the topic you're thinking about writing about it's very interesting. Maybe think about referencing the book Lord of the Flies.

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