Rising Metaphors: Bread and Christianity in Contemporary Short Fiction

Author

Marleah Callie Jacobson, Utah State University

Date of Award

5-2011

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

English

Abstract

Although my thesis centers on the use of bread metaphors to represent Christian themes in fiction, it became important that my thesis explored and examined a variety of food writing. Broadly defined, food writing has existed since the beginnings of literature. Because food encompasses all five senses, writing about food is a rich metaphorical tool. Bread is an excellent example of a prevalent food metaphor that largely involves all five senses. Early examples using this metaphor are found frequently in the Bible. My thesis also examines how this metaphor is present and used in contemporary fiction. Consideration is given to the effect bread references have on the reader. My thesis is divided into two components: a critical introduction that centers the second part which is a creative component, reflecting what I have learned about bread metaphors, Christian themes and the art of food writing.

Comments

This work made publicly available electronically on September 16, 2011.

Recommended Citation

Jacobson, Marleah Callie, "Rising Metaphors: Bread and Christianity in Contemporary Short Fiction" (2011). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 78.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/78