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Almost Heaven: Religious Arguments In Appalachian Extractive Fiction, Darby Lane Campbell
Almost Heaven: Religious Arguments In Appalachian Extractive Fiction, Darby Lane Campbell
Theses and Dissertations--English
Appalachia is a national sacrifice zone that hosts extractive industries directly responsible for many social problems in the region, however, many attribute these issues to the moral failings of Appalachians themselves. Activism in the area is heavily focused on opposing both extraction and the negative perceptions which contribute to its domination. One way this activism is conducted is through extractive fiction—novels which expose the destruction caused by extractive industries. Appalachian extractive fiction utilizes religion and spirituality to argue against extraction. This research examines how fiction can be an effective mode of activism and how the use of Christian arguments in …