Honors College Theses

Publication Date

4-12-2022

Major

Writing & Linguistics (B.A.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Laura Valeri

Abstract

“Between us” is a short story cycle that alternative between the perspectives of two sisters, Skylar and Harmony, and their love interest–Michael. This thesis explores the various ways in which people differently respond to grief and the impacts grief has on lives, relationships, and families. These stories also review the roles race and identity play in the loss of a parent, specifically when the mother is of one race and the father is of another. This thesis contains the first two stories of the longer, in-progress collection.

Thesis Summary

“Between Us” is a short story cycle that alternates between the perspectives of two sisters, Skylar and Harmony, and Michael–their love interest. Through fiction and first-person narrative, this thesis explores the various ways grief impacts lives, relationships, and families. This thesis only contains the first two stories of the longer collection.

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