Pushing the Boundaries: Scott Bradfield as a Contemporary Writer
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-csu14529715012021-08-03T06:34:50Z Pushing the Boundaries: Scott Bradfield as a Contemporary Writer Wendolowski, Brittany A. Literature Scott Bradfield Whats Wrong with America The People Who Watched Her Pass By Contemporary Literature Often expressing opinions in opposition to glossy propaganda, contemporary author Scott Bradfield places an importance on unconventional characters to convey his views of American society. Bradfield enhances his satirical style in three ways: first by making stereotypical characters somehow extraordinary; second, by letting strong character inter- actions lead the story, rather than plot carrying the novel. Lastly, Bradfield discusses modern issues of American society beyond the limitations of media-established public opinion.Two of Scott Bradfield’s books are discussed in this analysis: <i>The People Who Watched Her Pass By</i> and <i>What’s Wrong with America</i>. Both books satirize a self-centered and blameless American society while leading the reader to evaluate their own decisions and recognize themselves. <i>The People Who Watched Her Pass By</i> presents the futility of youth. <i>What’s Wrong with America</i> magnifies the preference for a dramatic ideal.Scott Bradfield creates stories so obscure that the reader is forced to focus on the issues he wishes to present. The juxtaposition of his characters’ motives and actions highlights his own conclusions about American society while asking the reader to question everything. 2015 English text Cleveland State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1452971501 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1452971501 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center. |
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