Read and Download Young Adult Novels about Death and Dying Book PDF
ByMatthew I. Johnson,University of Wyoming. Department of English
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This thesis outlines how quality Young Adult literature can have a positive impact in opening a discussion about death and suicide with adolescents. A definition of quality Young Adult literature is established, as is how YA literature addresses the specific needs and interests of adolescent readers, particularly as it relates to controversial subjects. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's study on death and the dying is also used to show how YA fiction realistically presents death. Adolescent characters frequently demonstrate the stages of dying Kubler-Ross discovered in her research. John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why are used as examples of well-written YA novels that address death. Green's novel is analyzed by examining the stages of dying present during a terminal illness and how empathy and understanding is encouraged through the use of metaphors. Asher's novel is analyzed by examining how the controversial theme of adolescent suicide is addressed through the perspective of the adolescent narrator. By understanding the signs of suicidal behavior demonstrated by some of the characters, empathy and prevention are encouraged. Both Green's and Asher's novels demonstrate healthy and effective ways for adolescents to understand death, dying, and the world around them.
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