Date of Award
1-31-2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Richard Chrisman
Second Advisor
Mark Rye
Abstract
The study of forgiveness gained momentum in the 1980's when scientists were interested in finding a link between forgiveness and its benefits to mental health. The research resulted in a plethora of published books on the topic of forgiveness, found in the self-help section of many booksellers. However, the topic of forgiveness is often evident in literature for adults and for children, as well. This concept as seen in children's literature has undergone changes over history. This final project analyzes select picture books and books for independent readers and adopts a historical perspective in order to illuminate a historical shift in how punishment and forgiveness play out in literature for children.
Recommended Citation
Gutbier, Caroline L. Dee, "A Historical Examination of Punishment and Forgiveness in Literature for Children" (2014). MALS Final Projects, 1995-2019. 103.
https://creativematter.skidmore.edu/mals_stu_schol/103