Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Campus Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
English/Creative Writing
First Advisor
John Fulton
Second Advisor
Eve Sorum
Third Advisor
Eileen Pollack
Abstract
This short story collection explores themes of loss, grief, interpersonal relationships, and family dynamics. In Sabrina, the main character struggles with grief surrounding the recent death of his teenage daughter. In Paper Wasps, two brothers meet in an attempt to reconcile their vastly differing life paths. In Bosco, a former self-professed family man tries to come to terms with his recent unease surrounding children. These stories invite the reader to consider the complexities and limitations of their own relationships, and how those relationships help us to navigate the universal experiences of being human.
Recommended Citation
Hall, Matt L., "You're Not Gonna Like This" (2024). Graduate Masters Theses. 825.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/masters_theses/825
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