While You Were Looking Elsewhere

Identifier

etd-04142009-152404

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

English

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

ABSTRACT The following work is a collection of interconnected short stories that constellate around the life and relationship of one central character. Each story is told from the perspective of a different character who has directly or indirectly been affected by the choices make by the main character. The book explores themes of sexuality, love and commitment. In the earlier part of the twentieth century, American society had constructed standards for relationships that had clear models and were ostensibly uniform and accepted. These roles and expectations have been reexamined in the latter half of the century, resulting in a fracturing of the heteronormative paradigm. There are many more broadly acceptable ways to express love and sexuality, but very few models to follow. This collection takes place in the space between the neat surface of the earlier model and the myriad alternatives that have begun to present themselves.

Date

2009

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Secure the entire work for patent and/or proprietary purposes for a period of one year. Student has submitted appropriate documentation which states: During this period the copyright owner also agrees not to exercise her/his ownership rights, including public use in works, without prior authorization from LSU. At the end of the one year period, either we or LSU may request an automatic extension for one additional year. At the end of the one year secure period (or its extension, if such is requested), the work will be released for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

Moira Crone

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.1050

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