Term of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Arts in English (M.A.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Literature
Committee Chair
Carol Jamison
Committee Member 1
Caren Town
Committee Member 2
Amanda Konkle
Abstract
This thesis chronicles the emergence of Arthurian influenced young adult literature, discussing “Chosen Ones” and “Grail Quests” in the Arthurian tradition. The “Chosen One” of each modern young adult novel corresponds with a cultural moment that is original to each era. The universal themes of these grail quests mold to answer the cultural problems of each generation. While older Arthurian stories focus on lust as the most dangerous temptation, their modern counterparts focus on the corrosive nature of power as a cultural threat to modern society. The newer “Chosen Ones” reflect these values by being worthy in the act of self-sacrifice, which is the universal thread throughout the modern Arthurian tradition.
Recommended Citation
Nipper, Emily S., "The Medieval “Chosen One” In Modern YA Series: A Cultural Wonder" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2380.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2380
Research Data and Supplementary Material
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