Campbell, Ava, author2024-12-172024-12-172024https://hdl.handle.net/10217/239693The primary aim of this thesis focuses on exploration. I have never attempted a novel-length writing project, and while I knew it was impossible to accomplish that goal in a semester, I wanted to explore my ideas and become more comfortable with the process. I used researching, outlining, and writing as modes of exploration in which I discovered the themes and characters central to my novel. Through these processes, I came to understand the core significance of my work better than I had before. In a few words, my novel deals with themes surrounding femininity, desire, power, emotionality, and the human body. While my work could be considered genre fiction, specifically fantasy fiction, these themes solidify its significance in modern literature. My thesis afforded me an opportunity to discover why my work was significant through feedback, revision, and execution. The progress I have made this semester constitutes a solid foundation of content that I will continue to build on after graduation.born digitalStudent worksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Text