Grubb, Daniel Jason2014-03-142014-03-142006-04-14etd-05082006-115938http://hdl.handle.net/10919/32372An examination of Hunter S. Thompson's writing with the goal of defining gonzo journalism as a distinct entity from New Journalism. This is achieved via a rhetorical analysis of Thompson's writing, highlighting influences from literary figures such as Cervantes, Chaucer, Dos Passos, and Swift.In CopyrightHunter ThompsonHunter S. ThompsonGonzoNew JournalismThe Rhetoric and Role of Hunter S. ThompsonThesishttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05082006-115938/