When Angels Cry Tears of Moonshine

Author

Juan Flores Jr., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Creative Writing

First Advisor

Dr. Jean Braithwaite

Second Advisor

Dr. Jose A. Rodriguez

Third Advisor

Dr. Robert Johnson

Abstract

When Angels Cry Tears of Moonshine is a collection of non-fiction essays exploring and reflecting on specific experiences as a military police patrolman over the course of the author’s enlistment in the United States Marine Corps. Between the years of 2007 and 2009, more specifically, the author was exposed to multiple experiences related to masculinity, trauma, alcoholism, community and leadership that shaped his understanding of the Marine Corps as an institution. Through these personal essays, readers will identify elements of trauma, comradery, faults in leadership and alcoholism from the perspective of a Marine who did not have any combat experience at the time.

Comments

Copyright 2018 Juan Flores Jr. All Rights Reserved.

https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/when-angels-cry-tears-moonshine/docview/2103932907/se-2?accountid=7119

Recommended Citation

Flores, Juan Jr., "When Angels Cry Tears of Moonshine" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 227.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/227