Abstracts
Abstract
This article explores the “daemons” that many university students face by exploring Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in a creative way. Using a poetic method called “erasure,” the author of this article cut fragmented descriptions of Victor Frankenstein, and stitched them together to craft a poem about the need for self-care in the university setting. The poem includes a preface to provide some theoretical context and background information on Frankenstein.
Keywords:
- Frankenstein,
- poetic inquiry,
- autoethnography,
- higher education,
- mental health,
- Mary Shelley
Résumé
Cet article explore les « daemons/démons » auxquels de nombreux étudiants universitaires sont confrontés en analysant de manière créative Frankenstein de Mary Shelley. À l’aide d’une méthode poétique appelée « erasure/effacement », l’auteur de cet article a sélectionné des descriptions fragmentées de Victor Frankenstein et les a cousues ensemble afin de créer un poème sur le besoin de prendre soin de soi dans le cadre universitaire. Le poème comprend une préface pour fournir un contexte théorique et de l’information de base sur Frankenstein.
Mots-clés :
- enseignement supérieur,
- enquête poétique,
- santé mentale,
- Mary Shelley,
- Frankenstein,
- autoethnographie
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