Title
Date of Award
2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in English
Department
English
First Advisor
Rahman, Imad
Subject Headings
Literature
Abstract
In every horror sub-genre, there is a fear that the narrative exploits. In ghost stories, the fear is that of the unknown; in alien movies, it is the fear of the other; and in stories involving the undead we are confronted with the nature of living itself. In using creatures that were once human but now act only on instinct, we are forced to examine ourselves. Further, most stories involving zombies are set in a world where society is crumbling or has crumbled, and humans are forced to make difficult decisions, which brings us to question the nature of survival.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Jessica Leigh, "Shriekers" (2017). ETD Archive. 1009.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/etdarchive/1009
