Carrion flower / by Jessica Cory.

Author/creator Cory, Jessica
Other author Hoppenthaler, John.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of English.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication Info[Greenville, N.C.] : East Carolina University, 2012.
Description38 pages : digital, PDF file
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Summary Dysfunction can be defined, as it is by Merriam-Webster, as "impaired or abnormal functioning" or "abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group." Using the former definition, my poems often represent dysfunction through depictions of situations revolving around a person or their inner workings, such as a brain, a heart, or an addiction. While these examples are typically used metaphorically in my poems, there are a few works that tread medical ground as well, leaving metaphors for logic alone and discussing brain tumors or other physical abnormalities where traditional metaphors may be expected. Using the latter definition of dysfunction, additional poems delve into the theme on a larger, more macroscopic level, negotiating the disorganization of groups, interpersonal relationships, systems, and cultures.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of English.
General noteAdvisor: John Hoppenthaler.
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed July 16, 2012).
Dissertation noteM.A. East Carolina University 2012.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Technical detailsSystem requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web.

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