Double Life of Roanoke Colony

Abstract

This thesis explores mysterious disappearance of nearly 155 English settlers, who lived in the very first English colony, Roanoke. It analyses depiction of the mystery in two chosen works. Focal themes this thesis examines are feminism; a genre of horror; politics; native Americans; and its roles in chosen works with relation to Roanoke. Using the analysis method, theoretical findings are consulted with the chosen works.