Honors Theses
Advisor
Thomas L. Morgan
Department
English
Publication Date
Spring 4-2014
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
In this study, the novels We Were Here and Mexican Whiteboy by Matt de la Pena and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, works which feature male protagonists struggling tolocate their multicultural identities, will be analyzed. This research will legitimize the use of multicultural young adult literature, specifically these three texts, in the classroom, despite the presence of controversial themes. This research will demonstrate the value of these texts due to their potential to foster social consciousness and aid the establishment of identity within a global context. This thesis will demonstrate ways in which young adult literature can promote social change through both recognition of commonalities and respect for differences.
Permission Statement
This item is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and may only be used for noncommercial, educational, and scholarly purposes.
Keywords
Undergraduate research
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | English Language and Literature
eCommons Citation
Abbate, Megan R., "Developing Social Consciousness through Multicultural Young Adult Literature" (2014). Honors Theses. 1.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uhp_theses/1
