Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Emigration and immigration in literature; Young adult literature; Graphic novels;
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to utilize qualitative content analysis to examine the main characters in teen graphic novels from 2018. This study is designed to analyze the main protagonist in graphic novels to find patterns to help secondary librarians and teachers choose graphic novels that will appeal to students in grades 9-12. Three questions this study asks are: 1)What traits make a compelling protagonist for high schoolers? 2)Are there any traits shared between protagonists in graphic novels? And 3)What roles do protagonists of graphic novels play in the storyline?
Year of Submission
5-2020
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Division of School Library Studies
First Advisor
Joan Bessman Taylor, Graduate Faculty First Reader
Second Advisor
Karla Krueger, Graduate Faculty Second Reader
Date Original
5-2020
Object Description
1 PDF file (75 pages)
Copyright
©2020 Danielle Lahr
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Lahr, Danielle, "Characterizing protagonists in graphic novels for teens" (2020). Graduate Research Papers. 1407.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1407
