English Thesis Lightning Talks

April 23, 2018

On Monday, April 23rd, English majors gathered to participate and witness the return of Washington College’s English theses presentations. The presentations were in a lightning talk format, where each student had three minutes to present their research. Thesis topics ranged from WWI modernist literature, 19th century women’s British literature, Dalit literature, identity within poetry, and so on. While seniors spoke, audience members enjoyed free Chipotle burritos and chips. After the presentations, students answered questions and gave advice about how to best prepare and complete one’s thesis project.

Amanda Eichler '18 presents her thesis on teaching the Harry Potter series in schools.
Casey Williams ’18 — Amanda Eichler '18 presents her thesis on teaching the Harry Potter series in schools. Casey Williams ’18

Abigail Guise '18 presents her thesis on how Wilfred Owens grapples with trauma in his poetry.
Casey Williams ’18 — Abigail Guise '18 presents her thesis on how Wilfred Owens grapples with trauma in his poetry. Casey Williams ’18

Taylor Patterson '18 presents her thesis on Jane Eyre and fighting male authority.
Casey Williams ’18 — Taylor Patterson '18 presents her thesis on Jane Eyre and fighting male authority. Casey Williams ’18

Brooke Schultz '18 presents her thesis on Sophie Kerr and middlebrow modernism.
Casey Williams ’18 — Brooke Schultz '18 presents her thesis on Sophie Kerr and middlebrow modernism. Casey Williams ’18

The English Thesis Lightning Talks were hosted at the Literary House.
Casey Williams ’18 — The English Thesis Lightning Talks were hosted at the Literary House. Casey Williams ’18

Casey Williams '18 presents her thesis on the relationship between nature and humanity within the medieval poem, Sir Orfeo.
Casey Williams ’18 — Casey Williams '18 presents her thesis on the relationship between nature and humanity within the medieval poem, Sir Orfeo. Casey Williams ’18

Rhea Arora '18 presents her thesis examining Dalit literature and the politics of the Subaltern in India.
Casey Williams ’18 — Rhea Arora '18 presents her thesis examining Dalit literature and the politics of the Subaltern in India. Casey Williams ’18

Emily Stakem '18 presents her thesis on gender performativity in Virginia Woolf’s Orlando and Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts.
Casey Williams ’18 — Emily Stakem '18 presents her thesis on gender performativity in Virginia Woolf’s Orlando and Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts. Casey Williams ’18

Naomi Black ’18 presents her thesis on Phillis Wheatley’s reputation as an African-American poet.
Casey Williams ’18 — Naomi Black ’18 presents her thesis on Phillis Wheatley’s reputation as an African-American poet. Casey Williams ’18

Micaela Hoffman ’18 presents her thesis on rebellion and self-preservation in Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice.
Casey Williams ’18 — Micaela Hoffman ’18 presents her thesis on rebellion and self-preservation in Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. Casey Williams ’18

Amy Rohn ’18 presents her thesis on Virginia Woolf’s use of post-impressionism, portraiture, and elegy in Jacob’s Room and Mrs. Dalloway.
Casey Williams ’18 — Amy Rohn ’18 presents her thesis on Virginia Woolf’s use of post-impressionism, portraiture, and elegy in Jacob’s Room and Mrs. Dalloway. Casey Williams ’18

Patrick Mariboe ’18 presents his thesis on trauma found within WWI Modernist Literature.
Casey Williams ’18 — Patrick Mariboe ’18 presents his thesis on trauma found within WWI Modernist Literature. Casey Williams ’18

Caroline Harvey ’18 presents her thesis on the marginalized experience through insect metaphors within poetry.
Casey Williams ’18 — Caroline Harvey ’18 presents her thesis on the marginalized experience through insect metaphors within poetry. Casey Williams ’18

Students listen to seniors give advice on how they completed their theses.
Dr. Moncrief — Students listen to seniors give advice on how they completed their theses. Dr. Moncrief

The senior presenters!
Dr. Moncrief — The senior presenters! Dr. Moncrief