Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
First Advisor
Dr. Rene Saldana
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert Johnson
Third Advisor
Dr. Pamela Anderson-Mejias
Abstract
This is a creative thesis, the first 87 pages of an original novel divided into 14 chapters. This story takes place along the Mexican-American border and has elements of humor, mystery, witchcraft, and murder. It is written in first person from the point of view of the main character, Matt. Matt's normal life begins to change when he becomes best friends with a flamboyantly gay hairdresser who introduces him to Celeste - a mother of four, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and a self proclaimed witch. Celeste practices the dark side of the craft; and when she feels the need for more control, no one escapes her wrath, not Matt, Del, her children, or her patients. The critical introduction outlines my experiences with writing, my influences, and provides an analysis of Celeste, Del, and Matt.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2006 Jacqueline S. Gill. All Rights Reserved.
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