Date of Award
Spring 6-13-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in English
Organizational Unit
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, English and Literary Arts
First Advisor
Joanna Howard
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Speculative fiction, Science fiction, Black writers, Bodily autonomy
Abstract
The creative work of this dissertation consists of a science fiction novella centered around the memories, relationships, and bodily autonomy of a woman who has been turned into a cyborg to become the ultimate entertainer. The critical aspect of this dissertation focuses on the capacity of speculative/science fiction as a genre to house stories by minoritized people, stories that might exist outside the constraints of linear time. Consulting the work of Black science fiction writers such as Octavia Butler, N.K. Jemisin, and Nnedi Okorafor amongst others, I will situate my own creative work in the context of a tradition of Black science fiction and look toward a future where aspects of digital storytelling may enhance the narrative experience and “authenticity” of Black writers.
Copyright Date
6-2025
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Chantelle Mitchell
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
112 pgs
File Size
439 KB
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Chantelle, "Mechaflora" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2584.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2584
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