Form ID : 290 - Fragmented Unity...

Описание: Full Title: Fragmented Unity: A Look at Maggie Nelson's Bluets Through Caroline Levine's Theories on Form

Claire Cook
Undergraduate, CAH, English

Abstract:
By applying Caroline Levine's groundbreaking theories on form, this paper seeks to analyze the intricate narrative structure of Maggie Nelson's Bluets. Nelson's work presents a fragmented yet cohesive exploration of the color blue across 240 vignettes, making it a unique text that contains a world of observation, emotion, and reflection. Through the study of Levine's theories on Whole and Network, this paper will unveil the underlying unity within Nelson's fragmented narrative. The theory of Whole illuminates how Bluets forms a unified body poetic where the color blue acts as a bounded enclosure, connecting diverse themes and narratives that reflect the interconnectedness of the human experience. This paper also explores how Levine's theory of Network highlights the intricate web of connections within Nelson's work, revealing how the color blue acts as a unifying force across seemingly disparate musings on art, philosophy, the natural world, desire, love, grief, and identity, among others. This study seeks to navigate the interconnected fragments through the lens of Levine's forms in search of meaning and coherence. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a deeper understanding of Nelson's innovative narrative techniques and the profound insights they offer into the human condition. By applying Levine's theories on form, this paper seeks to uncover the hidden unity within Nelson's fragmented masterpiece, shedding light on its enduring significance in contemporary literature.
Key Words: Literary Theory, Maggie Nelson, Bluets, Caroline Levine, Whole, Network