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A Fisherman's Heritage, Matthew G. Cooke
A Fisherman's Heritage, Matthew G. Cooke
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
I would not be a fisherman today, if it were not for my father. He taught me to fish, cast, tie a fisherman’s knot, identify one species of fish from another. He also taught me courage. Often when we fished from one of Kelley’s Island’s many limestone shores, Dad stopped casting and dropped to his knees beside a rock. With a quick hand, he snatched brown water snakes as long as his arm. Holding the writhing serpent in front of my face, he would order me to touch it.
When we were not fishing together, Dad let me wander off, …
It Wasn't Always Like This With Me, Greg Rickard
It Wasn't Always Like This With Me, Greg Rickard
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
This work is divided into four parts, each having its own tone while contributing to the work as a whole. To emphasize this dual purpose, I chose to title each part with a phrase that both reflects the pieces included within it and contributes to the statement which underscores the thesis: “Follow me my son, beyond the truth of day to day, where redemption hides behind each fleeting smile, and damnation awaits with open arms." Though the reader will immediately notice that this statement contains contradictory aspects, upon closer perusal, he will find that both redemption and damnation are tempered-if …
The Role Of Community In Two Novels By Barbara Kingsolver, Rebecca K. Calwell
The Role Of Community In Two Novels By Barbara Kingsolver, Rebecca K. Calwell
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Throughout her career, contemporary writer Barbara Kingsolver has written novels that appeal to both readers and critics. Beginning with The Bean Trees in 1988, through Poisonwood Bible in 1998, Kingsolver established herself as a rising star among contemporary writers. In a review of one of the Kingsolver’s books, one critic said, “It seems there is nothing she can’t do” (Smith 3).
Kingsolver sets herself apart from many of her peers in both her style and her themes. Raised in Kentucky, but now living in Arizona, she has a gift for storytelling. Her dialogue is strong, especially in its ability to …