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Two From The Underworld: Short Fiction., Stephen Glass
Two From The Underworld: Short Fiction., Stephen Glass
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The following thesis contains two works of short fiction. The first, “Afterlife,” is narrated by Jeff Carlton, whose unenthusiastic passage into fatherhood is complicated by his girlfriend Charlene’s obsession with mummification. The second, “Jolly,” is the story of Calvin Edwards, a young bus station attendant haunted by his father’s ghost and visited by a cadaverous stranger, Jolly, who also sees the dead. The stories are preceded by an introduction in which the author discusses his views on implied motivation in character development.
Southern Star., Shanda Schrae Miller
Southern Star., Shanda Schrae Miller
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
“Southern Star” follows protagonist Sally Gayle through the cycle of maturation. Complex family relationships and secrets hinder Sally as she searches for her identity in this bidungsroman set in a small, rural area of Southern Appalachia. Taking a minimalist, cinematic approach, “Southern Star” experiments with form and technique in an attempt to convey pure story to the reader. The work particularly focuses on character development, authentic dialogue, and a sense of place.
The Detrimental Effects Of Organized Religion On Women In Lee Smith's Fiction., Jennifer Renee Collins
The Detrimental Effects Of Organized Religion On Women In Lee Smith's Fiction., Jennifer Renee Collins
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study examines the detrimental effects of religion on characters in Smith's fiction, with special attention to three general areas of religious influence on women. It considers Smith's illumination of the social, psychological, and artistic harm that organized religion can inflict on the lives of women.
This study includes library research of religion and Lee Smith's fiction. The study also concludes that Smith's seemingly casual fiction raises unsettling questions about the negative effects that religion often has on individuals.