Date of Award
8-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Legacy Department
English
Committee Chair/Advisor
Morris, Keith
Committee Member
Thomas , Rhondda
Committee Member
McGrath , Brian
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Set in November 2009 in the United States South, Blue Skin, Yellow Flesh will eventually cover eleven days and will be separated into two parts—before and after Thecla's funeral. It begins the Tuesday after Thecla dies and ends the day after Thanksgiving. The major conflict involves Thecla's death, how it affects her family, and how the family deals with the concept of family. Other important conflicts are Tam and Lynn's marriage, JoJo's sexual orientation, Lynn's affect on her children, and Julius's trek toward death. This novel excerpt consists of seven chapters, submitted in partial fulfillment of Clemson University's Master of Arts degree in English Literature.
Recommended Citation
Wiley, Candace, "Blue Skin, Yellow Flesh" (2009). All Theses. 638.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/638