Hillman College Is a Different World from Where You Come from: a Thematic Analysis of Relationships in a Different World

Author

Natilie Williams, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

3-17-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Communication

First Advisor

Joseph Zompetti

Abstract

This study focuses on the identity and relationships portrayed in the television series, A Different World. Although the popular series ended in 1993, this show continues to resonate with the African-American community. Specifically, Ron, D. Wayne, and Whitley are the primary characters of focus. Ron and D. Wayne maintain a brotherhood, while Whitley and D. Wayne maintain a romantic relationship. Both of these relationships include implicit expectations, illustrate varying levels of reciprocity, and provide identity-shaping communicative feedback.

Comments

Imported from ProQuest Williams_ilstu_0092N_10718.pdf

Recommended Citation

Williams, Natilie, "Hillman College Is a Different World from Where You Come from: a Thematic Analysis of Relationships in a Different World" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 553.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/553

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2016.Williams.N

Page Count

139