Abstract

This thesis delves into the multimodal landscape of fan fiction communities, focusing on the characters Nico and Annabeth in Percy Jackson fan fiction pieces. This study illuminates fan fiction's significance beyond mere entertainment through a comprehensive examination of reader-author dynamics and a detailed analysis of transformative works, particularly those reimagining characters like Annabeth. By uncovering fan fiction's role as a space for queer exploration, individual empowerment, and communal interaction, this research underscores its transformative potential in fostering creativity and challenging conventional narratives of representation. Drawing on perspectives from queer theory, Black feminist thought, and gender performance studies, this project highlights fan fiction's capacity to facilitate personal expression, critical inquiry, and community building. However, it also acknowledges the challenges within fan fiction spaces and the ongoing evolution of this inquiry. Moving forward, this research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of fan fiction's enduring relevance and impact on individual agency and cultural discourse.

Advisor

Garcia, Daimys

Second Advisor

Lee, Sina

Department

English; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Disciplines

Children's and Young Adult Literature | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | Other English Language and Literature | Women's Studies

Keywords

Queer Studies, Fan Fiction, Children's Literature, Decolonial Feminism

Publication Date

2024

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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