Posing Pretty

This thesis is comprised of a collection of creative nonfiction essays that build on the central theme of female self-image and how that self-image is influenced by outside factors, in particular male figures. To a great extent, the collection adheres to the tradition of the mental illness memoir. Earlier pieces follow my personal experience with anorexia nervosa from the disorder's onset through the process of recovery, while later pieces explore how male relationships have impacted—and continue to impact—my evaluation of my body and overall self-worth. I conclude by connecting my experiences to the experiences of other women, situating body image issues within the context of our culture.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in English

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

English

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Cook, Heather

Contributors dc:contributor

• Marianthe Karanikas

• creative nonfiction
• memoir
• mental illness
• anorexia
• body image
• sexism
• family dysfunction
• English Language and Literature

Statement dc:rights

• © Heather Cook

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/1123

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-2124