Topic: 

Differences in cultural authors in Appalachian Literature

Thesis: 

The Appalachian is influential for those individuals that grew up in the area compared those that have outer lenses of the area.

Regional Appalachian authors treat Appalachian characters/life humanistically, while writers who live outside the region treat Appalachian characters and life as a stereotype. 

Many stereotypes can be made about the Appalachian region based on false information.

Lowry produced several stereotypes throughout her book, Rabble Starkey, 

• Red hair, green eyes - wild Appalachians 

Rylant (non-stereotpyes):

• Personal statements:
• Avoids generalized claims
• HUMANIZE