Award Date

May 2024

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Committee Member

Katherine Walker

Second Committee Member

Steven Sexton

Third Committee Member

Vincent Perez

Fourth Committee Member

Sheila Bock

Number of Pages

52

Abstract

In recent years there has been a rise of retellings of Greek myths which have recaptured the imagination of contemporary readers, greatly propelled by social media. Many of these retellings center female and LGBTQIA+ voices which have previously been silenced by ancient authors. This thesis focuses on two of the most maligned women in Greek mythology, Helen of Troy and Medusa, in two recent novels, Daughters of Sparta and Stone Blind. Through an application of monster theory and adaptation, both characters are given voice and made “human”.

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Women's Studies

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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