1. Rape: The Breaking or Strengthening of Women? As Explored Through Literary Heroines Open Access Author: Yacovone, Kara L Title: Rape: The Breaking or Strengthening of Women? As Explored Through Literary Heroines Area of Honors: English Keywords: rapetraumaliterary heroinessense of selfstrengthsurvivalperformancevictim File: Download THESIS.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jennifer Ann Wagner-Lawlor, Thesis SupervisorLisa Ruth Sternlieb, Thesis Honors Advisor