Evolution of the Portrayal of Trauma in Children's Literature by Mackenzie Skumatz
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Title
Evolution of the Portrayal of Trauma in Children's Literature by Mackenzie Skumatz
Subject
English
Description
The Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1911 and A Monster Calls, written by Patrick Ness in 2011, both feature child protagonists who deal with similar traumas, including neglect and the death of a parent. However, the way the trauma itself and the effects of the trauma are portrayed vary greatly between the novels. This paper analyzes how the different portrayals of trauma reflect society's changing understanding and acceptance of childhood and trauma.
Creator
Mackenzie Skumatz
Source
Senior Showcase Oral presentation
Publisher
Ripon College
Date
April 17, 2018
Rights
The author reserves all rights.
Format
pdf
Identifier
Majors: Education(Middle Childhood/Early Adolescence), English
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
ENG 530: English Senior Seminar
Files
Collection
Citation
Mackenzie Skumatz, “Evolution of the Portrayal of Trauma in Children's Literature by Mackenzie Skumatz,” Senior Showcase Digital Collection, accessed April 16, 2024, https://rcseniorshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/105.