And When I Die and other prose

This thesis consists of the first chapter of my novel, two short stories, and two nonfiction essays. These pieces explore the tensions of family, love, and sexual orientation. The most prominent theme that connects each work is the main character’s search for control in his life. In the introduction to this thesis, I critically analyze three novels that focus on characters trying to regain stability in their lives after the death of someone close to them, and then I have discussed how these novels shaped my thesis in terms of theme, mood, and conflict.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Author dc:creator

• Buckner, Ralph Brandon, III

Contributors dc:contributor

• College of Arts and Sciences

• Short stories, American

Licence

• https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en

Language dc:language

English, eng

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/210

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.utc.edu:theses-1350