Judgment
Date of Award
January 2014
Degree Type
Closed Access Thesis
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
English and Theatre
First Advisor
Derek Nikitas
Department Affiliation
English and Theatre
Second Advisor
Nancy Jensen
Department Affiliation
English and Theatre
Third Advisor
Young Smith
Department Affiliation
English and Theatre
Abstract
High School English teacher Jim Houp doesn't just want to be liked. He wants to be adored. He doesn't just want to help his students; he wants to be their savior. Jim thrives when he is the center of attention. He is the handsome, energetic teacher principals put on display as an example of dedication and commitment. Loved by his students, honored by his school, he was named teacher of the year for the district. However, when he is accused of sexual abuse by his favorite student, the attention he craves threatens to destroy his life. Judgment (100,000 words) explores how a once-celebrated teacher could become an accused predatory child rapist.
Copyright
Copyright 2014 Joseph M. Mau
Recommended Citation
Mau, Joseph M., "Judgment" (2014). Online Theses and Dissertations. 290.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/290
