| Title |
Griffiths, Emilia MENG_2024 |
| Alternative Title |
The Kind of Witch I Want to Be: A Conjuration of Witchcraft Poetry |
| Creator |
Griffiths, Emilia |
| Collection Name |
Master of English |
| Description |
In poetry, the witch emerges as a versatile metaphor-appearing as a character, a narrator's alter ego, or through the iconography of witchcraft itself. This study explores how poets craft "witchcraft poems," using language and structure to intertwine witch imagery with personal narratives. |
| Abstract |
This project explores the enduring figure of the witch as both a feared and revered archetype in history, literature, and cultural practices. Witches have been depicted as diabolical figures and natural healers, each portrayal influencing modern perceptions of witchcraft. Poetry, as a form of artistic expression, engages with these dual narratives, using the witch as metaphor, character, or symbol. Through the lens of witchcraft poems, this study examines how poets shape language and form to explore themes of identity, rebellion, and personal narrative. In crafting my own poetry, I delve into the intertwining of the witch with the poet's self, where the witch becomes both a narrator and a figure to confront or embrace, reflecting the multifaceted nature of this powerful archetype. |
| Subject |
Poetry; English language--Written English; English literature--Research |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2024 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
254 KB; 31 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of English. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6s6akrs |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
143582 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6s6akrs |
