Don't Speak, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Scott, Rachelle Symone (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
107 pages (107 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The main character of Don't Speak is Kelsey Townsend, a sixteen-year-old girl who's struggling to deal with change. Midway through high school, her parents decide to move to another town, and Kelsey has to leave behind her best friend, as well her church, which she's very active in and attached to. After her parent's multiple attempts to get Kelsey to join their new church, she finally volunteers and meets a few teens from her new school. The most important one being Ben Michaelson. He was popular, gorgeous, smart, and athletic. Due to her experience of being of being overlooked, Kelsey is initially surprised by Ben's kindness; ultimately, she's just happy someone notices her. When Kelsey becomes pregnant, she knows that Ben will not be happy, and he proves her right when he suggests that she have an abortion and even helps her do so. Kelsey discards the fetus and is arrested. Prosecutors know that this was not a one-person job, but Kelsey refuses to give Ben's name, falsely believing that they still have a chance at a relationship. Ultimately, after realizing that she and Ben were never truly in love, Kelsey takes a plea deal from the District Attorney, and reveals Ben as the father." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
107 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
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