The Best Bullies: A Critical Analysis of Young Adult Anti-Bullying Novels

Authors

Nina Marie Bone, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

12-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Amy Cummins

Second Advisor

Dr. William Broz

Third Advisor

Dr. Danika Brown

Abstract

Recently, bullying has become a critical area of research across disciplines exploring effective tools for dealing with this increasing problem. Emerging from this critical research is a new sub-genre of young adult (YA) anti-bullying literature that is becoming increasingly popular. This thesis offers a critical analysis of the contemporary YA anti-bullying literature and how it corresponds to The Bullying Circle, a highly effective bully prevention program tool. This work will incorporate scholarship about the educational interpretation of YAL and the potential impact it has on adolescents. Looking at The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier and Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with the Bullying Circle as a guide demonstrates that these books can effective classroom tools.

Comments

Copyright 2014 Nina Marie Bone. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American