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Thesis

Well, I've started working on what may become my graduate thesis project. It's still a bit sketchy, but the idea seems to have merit. At least, that's what my faculty adviser tells me! She was very enthusiastic and supportive when I approached her with my idea. Her excitement has validated my idea, something I think I needed more than I'd like to admit.

So what is my topic, you ask? I'm going to address the ways in which feminism is portrayed and handled with the scope of science fiction and fantasy. Now as you may be thinking, that's pretty broad, and you'd be right. The first challenge I face is in narrowing down my focus. I'm thinking I'm actually more interested in the way its handled in fantasy than science fiction. I'm also curious about how the subject matter has evolved in the last few decades as compared to earlier works in the field as well as the more traditional forms of literature. You know, Literature. The big L.

I've already started collecting articles and I've checked out a couple of books. Now I just need to get reading! Once I have an idea of what's been addressed, I can search for my own little niche. This task actually excites me because I while it may be work, it's at least enjoyable work. (I say that now...ask me how I feel about it once I'm in the thick of things!)
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  1. Mme.6:04 PM

    Yay! Finding the topic is the hardest part of the thesis. I have so many ideas of things I would like to research but don't have to worry about it yet. Thank goodness!

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  2. Sharla5:19 PM

    Good luck with your assignment...I think that is so awesome and I admire writers that can work their craft so well that it keeps me up until all hours of the night just to finish the next chapter, and then the next...

    and btw, my favortie genre is fantasy!! Just picked up Confessor by Terry Goodkind. LOVE that series. :)

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  3. Chrissy8:59 PM

    Good luck. I'll have to borrow the Seeker series from you. I need a new distraction.

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  4. Krista Heiser10:31 PM

    I just purchased Confessor today! And the prequel to the series. Until I was browsing the online bargain bin at B&N, I didn't even know there was a prequel.

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  5. Shelli11:31 AM

    Sounds so interesting!

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