Date of Award
5-1-2015
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
English, Linguistics, and Communication
First Advisor
Rigsby, Mary
Major or Concentration
English (Creative Writing Concentration)
Abstract
This portfolio contains an author's note and three creative pieces: the first is a work of poetry, the second is a work of fiction, and the third, a work of nonfiction. Together, these pieces examine the intersections of culture, religion, and gender. They survey the function of the narrative frame, and raise questions in regards to story-telling and re-telling. The poem, entitled "Asclepias syriaca," explores identity, spirituality and self-infliction. The historical fiction piece, "In the Telling," provides a re-investigation of the execution of Misha'al bint al Fahd al Saud, a Saudi princess condemned, allegedly, on the basis of adultery. The nonfiction piece, "On Performance," delves into permutations of performance in various aspects of life.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Virginia Leslie, "Aberration" (2015). Student Research Submissions. 12.
https://scholar.umw.edu/student_research/12