Date of Award
5-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Creative Writing
Department
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Major Professor
WALSH, M.O.
Second Advisor
JOHNSON, BARBARA
Third Advisor
STEEBY, ELIZABETH
Abstract
Through various characters such as a woman who starts a bookstore, a man who has an affair, a pregnant fiancé, a woman who is losing her memories, and a public relations manager, in addition to events such as a plane crash, the painting of Jalousie in Haiti, a power plant disaster, and a deportation, this short story collection shares themes of colonization in the Caribbean and the various ways in which it’s done. The author does so through the exploration of topics such as the hospitality and travel industry, economic colonization, hospitality work and expectations amongst local populations, and the influence of white Americans and American companies on the region.
Recommended Citation
Burnett, Sara L., "Private Islands" (2023). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 3063.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/3063
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