Date of Award
5-1-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Abstract
In Whatever Wreckage Remains is a collection of realistically styled short stories that examines both the danger and potential of change. These pieces are driven by the psychology of the men and woman roaming these pages, seeking to provide insight into the unique weight of their personal wreckage. From a woman craving motherhood who combs through forests searching for the unclaimed body of a runaway to a spitfire retiree’s struggle to accept her husband’s failing health, the individuals in these narratives are all navigating transitional spaces in their lives, often unwillingly. Along the way, they must balance the pressures of familial roles, romantic relationships, and personal histories while attempting to reshape their understanding of self. These stories explore the shifting landscape of identity, belonging, and the sometimes conflicting responsibilities we hold to others and to ourselves.
Recommended Citation
Kirk, Maeve, "In whatever wreckage remains" (2016). Creative Writing. 38.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_grad_crwriting/38
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/6617