Date

5-25-2023

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Chair

Durrell Nelson

Keywords

screenplay, superheroes, underdog

Disciplines

Creative Writing

Abstract

Normal Man is a screenplay about Freddy, a below-average underdog who changes the world with the power of his positive thinking. The thesis briefly explores the psychology of how a person’s perceived self-image could stop a highly qualified individual from achieving their dreams, while an underqualified person with a positive self-image can go on to greatness. Other underdogs are compared against Freddy in order to provide a relatable yet successful protagonist. The Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount are also analyzed to show how the supposed “backward” attitudes of Christianity can save the day.

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