Date of Award
8-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
Program
English (MA)
First Advisor/Chairperson
Jon Billman
Abstract
The stories written for this thesis revolve around the idea of lesbian characters finding, and in some cases losing, love in the young adult genre. Each piece differs in time period and setting, but all take the typical ‘tragic’ stereotype of queer fiction and prove that everyone deserves a chance at love. All three pieces also contain elements of magic, ranging from the black magic associated with the witches of Salem to the whimsical magic of fairy tales. First love is a time of discovery and new joy for so many, and queer literature could use more of these positive stories to show teens and young adults that life does get better.
Recommended Citation
Doseck, Emily V., "To Soar Above the Apple Grove: Stories" (2014). All NMU Master's Theses. 19.
https://commons.nmu.edu/theses/19
Access Type
Open Access