Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2018
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
English, Linguistics, and Communication
Department Chair or Program Director
Richards, Gary
First Advisor
Rafferty, Colin
Major or Concentration
English (Creative Writing Concentration)
Abstract
When You Have A Postcard for A Father
Abigail Shea Nibblett
ENG 470C: Creative Nonfiction Seminar
Sponsoring Faculty: Prof. Colin Rafferty
“When You Have A Postcard for A Father” explores the complicated emotions and memories tied to being the daughter of a constantly travelling United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. The long essay explores how he maintained a positive presence in the girl’s life despite the challenges of his schedule and how the souvenirs that he always brought back showed his love even when he could not be there physically. By tying in the lyrics of “I’m Already There,” by Lonestar, a list of the places and souvenirs, utilizing scenes of his return home, and capturing the constant threat of deployment, the essay grows with the girl, demonstrating how as she gets older, her ability to give back to her dad increases, and she ultimately discovers that the only gift that truly makes a difference is the gift of time.
Recommended Citation
Nibblett, Abigail Shea, "When You Have A Postcard For A Father" (2018). Student Research Submissions. 245.
https://scholar.umw.edu/student_research/245