Fistful of debris / by Amanda J. Winar.
| Author/creator | Winar, Amanda J. |
| Other author | Whisnant, Luke. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of English. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication Info | [Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2010. |
| Description | 68 pages : digital, PDF file |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Fistful of Debris is a collection of fiction aimed to explore the varied dimensions of familial loss. Each piece focuses on the personal growth and intimate details of a female protagonist's life, as she attempts to rebuild and heal. In a society that sensationalizes tragedy, this collection aims to humanize loss by focusing on the aftermath and not the event itself. All stories provide an opportunity to view a life in the reconstruction phase, whether that be of a young adult slowly saying goodbye to her grandfather, a lesbian couple dealing with the loss of their baby, or a child's introspective look at death after her father passes away. This collection establishes that tragedy does not discriminate; it is an equal-opportunity affliction. What defines a person is not overcoming the initial grief, but having the fortitude to sift through the wreckage of their life, and steadfastly rebuild with what is left. Only then can they begin to heal. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of English. |
| General note | Advisor: Luke Whisnant. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Nov. 3, 2010). |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2010. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |