Freak shows & Human Zoos Ball State University | Digital Literature Review | Issue 3, 2016 The Digital Literature Review The Digital Literature Review is a journal showcasing undergraduate student work in literature and cultural studies. The journal is produced by undergraduate students at Ball State University who are involved in the Digital Literature Review immersive learning project. Our goal is to provide a forum where undergraduate students can showcase their research projects and disseminate their valuable contributions to ongoing academic conversations. The Digital Literature Review is published annually in the spring. The deadline for submissions is in early January. We welcome original articles relating to each year’s theme. Articles should range from 3000- 5000 words; every article is reviewed by undergraduate students on the journal’s editorial team. Notification of initial decision is in Feburary. All authors receive constructive feedback concerning submissions. Further information regarding the Digital Literature Review is available at bsu.edu/dlr. The Digital Literature Review requires first publication rights. All other exclusive rights as defined in the Copyright Law, Section 106, will reside with the author. An ISSN number will be obtained for future issues. Digital Literature Review, vol. 3 (2016). © Ball State University. All Rights Reserved. Please direct all requests for permission to photocopy or reproduce article to
[email protected]. The Digital Literature Review gratefully acknowledges Ball State University’s support for the publication of this journal. 1 DLR Staff Editorial Department Team Leader Kathryn Hampshire Nikole Darnell Olivia Germann Cassandra Grosh Allison Haste Sarah Keck Bryce Longenberger Amory Orchard Lauren Seitz Publicity Department Team Leader Jessica Carducci Brittany Ulman Design Department Team Leader Shannon Walter Isabel Vazquez Contributors Gabriel Barr Lauren Cross Ellie Fawcett Faculty Advisor Dr.