“Nicholas Delight”
Session Title
Humanities and Fine Arts
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
English
Faculty Mentor
Siobhan Brownson, Ph.D.
Abstract
The plot of this short story focuses on an adolescent character named Nicholas Hurts who has a habit of eating for pleasure. One day, he eats one too many treats (a large cake for a huge wedding that was purchased by a wealthy man) which will have its own consequences. At the end of the story, Nicholas reaches a dark fate; he is eaten after being turned into the cake he previously ate. Under the surface, this story attempts to address the issue of overeating and also to dissuade individuals from unhealthy indulgences, such as overconsumption, by providing a vivid, exaggerative picture of severe consequence. In addition to the focus on overconsumption, this short story also tackles the idea of masculinity and how it can have severe consequences in today's society.
Previously Presented/Performed?
World of Food Interdisciplinary Conference, Winthrop University, February 2019
Start Date
12-4-2019 12:45 PM
“Nicholas Delight”
DIGS 114
The plot of this short story focuses on an adolescent character named Nicholas Hurts who has a habit of eating for pleasure. One day, he eats one too many treats (a large cake for a huge wedding that was purchased by a wealthy man) which will have its own consequences. At the end of the story, Nicholas reaches a dark fate; he is eaten after being turned into the cake he previously ate. Under the surface, this story attempts to address the issue of overeating and also to dissuade individuals from unhealthy indulgences, such as overconsumption, by providing a vivid, exaggerative picture of severe consequence. In addition to the focus on overconsumption, this short story also tackles the idea of masculinity and how it can have severe consequences in today's society.
