Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Lynne McNeill
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
I would like to research the similarities between captivity narratives and comic books. Focusing the research specifically to how both forms of literature give women a space to act outside of societal norms, while still being an accepted and active member of their societies. Both forms of literature have been wildly popular, and they still resonate culturally today. I would focus my comparison and research on the captivity narrative of Hannah Dustan told in A Notable Exploit. For the comic book story, I will focus on the story the Scarlet Witch. In the captivity narrative, religion was used to absolve the women's actions while captive. I would like to research what moral grounds are used today to absolve the women from their actions in their stories.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-15-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
What Women in Comic Books Teach Us
Logan, UT
I would like to research the similarities between captivity narratives and comic books. Focusing the research specifically to how both forms of literature give women a space to act outside of societal norms, while still being an accepted and active member of their societies. Both forms of literature have been wildly popular, and they still resonate culturally today. I would focus my comparison and research on the captivity narrative of Hannah Dustan told in A Notable Exploit. For the comic book story, I will focus on the story the Scarlet Witch. In the captivity narrative, religion was used to absolve the women's actions while captive. I would like to research what moral grounds are used today to absolve the women from their actions in their stories.