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The Disappearance of Robin Melling / ANDREW ECK

Swansea University Author: ANDREW ECK

DOI (Published version): 10.23889/Suthesis.53992

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Synopsis of NovelA small town in Maine is plagued with a rash of missing persons after a mysterious tremor, termed the Earthquake, shakes the whole world. Years later, after being severely injured in a car accident caused by the Earthquake, teenage Nathan Alexander is still adjusting- dealing with r...

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Published: Swansea 2020
Institution: Swansea University
Degree level: Doctoral
Degree name: Ph.D
Supervisor: Lauppe-Dunbar, Anne
URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53992
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Abstract: Synopsis of NovelA small town in Maine is plagued with a rash of missing persons after a mysterious tremor, termed the Earthquake, shakes the whole world. Years later, after being severely injured in a car accident caused by the Earthquake, teenage Nathan Alexander is still adjusting- dealing with reduced mobility, overbearing parents, and a crush on Robin, a girl who works with him in an occult bookstore. Over coffee he senses a dark shadow- which pulls Robin into the dream world. Robin is kidnapped and gradually loses herself to the monster. Nathan must find a way to save her with only a dream swallow, a bookmark, and a small town cop to help him.Summary of EssayThe essay explores the themes of the novel, including trauma and The Hero's Journey. Each character experiences trauma, and how they deal with this trauma informs their actions and personalities. The framework of the story is explored and named, and an argument is formulated towards a story framework that underpins all stories, from myths to films. The religious precepts of Shamanism, mentioned in the novel, are used as an example of the ubiquity of this framework. These elements are brought together to paint a complete picture of The Disappearance of Robin Melling.
Keywords: Fantasy, Young Adult, Dreams, Shamanism, The Hero's Journey

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