Date of Award
Fall 12-2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Creative Writing
Department
English
Major Professor
M.O. Walsh
Second Advisor
Nicholas Mainieri
Third Advisor
Carolyn Hembree
Abstract
In the following thesis, titled “Becoming a Constellation,” nine short stories navigate themes of womanhood and illustrate the ways in which life experiences shape a person. Each piece occurs in the fictional Louisiana town of St. Denis and explores setting as an integral piece of character development. The narratives offer a glimpse into the lives of several young women as they grapple with inevitable change and difficult relationships while becoming the women they choose to be.
Recommended Citation
Contreras, Meredith P., "Becoming A Constellation" (2020). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2844.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2844
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