Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
12-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Emmy Pérez
Second Advisor
David Bowles
Third Advisor
José Rodríguez
Abstract
Courage is a young adult novel that tells the story of Iván and Noah, two Mexican American, 18-year-old boys, who are originally from the Rio Grande Valley and meet when they are paired up as roommates while attending university in Austin. Hesitant to trust anyone after being bullied during his time in high school, Iván finds himself growing close to Noah despite the walls he has built around himself. And Noah, feeling like he has no one to turn to after realizing he may be queer, confides in Iván. Together, both boys must realize that they too are worthy of the love they give to others, even when the world around them may make them feel like they’re not deserving of it.
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Daniela Guadalupe, "Courage" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 1618.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/1618
Comments
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