TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM

Introduction
Historical Background
The Independent Nation of Hawai’i
Statement of Problem and its Significance
Symbolic Convergence as Theory and Fantasy
Theme Analysis as Method

CHAPTER II. FOCUS OF THE PRESENT STUDY

Documents Within the Independent Nation Automated System
The Proclamation of Restoration as a Rhetorical Artifact

CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY

Symbolic Convergence Theory
Fantasy Theme Approach to the Independent Nation
Current Literature on Fantasy Theme Studies

CHAPTER IV. FANTASY THEME ANALYSIS

Setting
Dramatis Personae

Spirit
Kanaka Maoli
Kupuna
Lili’uokalani
Villains
Secondary Characters

Action
Saga
Rhetorical Community

CHAPTER V. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS

Rhetorical Vision
Culture and Values
Independent Nation Values Versus American Values
Impact on Society
Evaluation of Methodology
Implications for Future Studies

APPENDIX A. LOGGING ON THE INDEPENDENT NATION AUTOMATED E-MAIL SYSTEM.

APPENDIX B. TEXT OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE RESTORATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE SOVEREIGN NATION STATE OF HAWAI’I

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