In His Wake: Applying Life's Truths in Fiction

Author

Joseph M. Balderas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

12-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Creative Writing

First Advisor

David B. Carren

Second Advisor

Dr. Philip Zwerling

Third Advisor

Dr. Britt Haraway

Abstract

The culmination of the creative work and its introduction attempt to delve into the psyche of what it means to lose someone you love. The screenplay explores the grieving process and the coping mechanisms that accompanies it, with an examination on how far some people are willing to go for closure.

To reach my conclusions, I draw from my own life experience, the experiences of others, and a fine amount of research. It also means to shed light on the impermanent mental strain that chaperon’s grief.

Comments

Copyright 2017 Joseph Balderas. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Balderas, Joseph M., "In His Wake: Applying Life's Truths in Fiction" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 224.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/224