Date of Award
5-2025
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
English
First Advisor
Andrew Levy
Second Advisor
Michael Dahlie
Abstract
The Island of Lost Things is a speculative fiction novel following a man named Maurice. He is a long-time resident of the titular island. His life changes forever when a mysterious young girl washes up on his shores. As he gets to know her, Maurice realizes that he must make a choice between staying in the place he has lived for most of his life or leaving to make sure she gets home. Along the way, they make friends in unlikely places and learn about the extraordinary goodness in everyday people. This novel explores heavy themes of grief and social anxiety through Maurice’s character as he works through his past and tries to determine how it connects to his present.
Recommended Citation
Emerick, Miranda Eve, "The Island of Lost Things" (2025). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 800.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/800