Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA in English
Department
English
First Advisor
Gabriel Brownstein
Second Advisor
Catina Bacote
Abstract
Taking inspiration from my own life and family history, this project is a fictionalized record of the type of struggles in the way of prosperity, kinship, and redemption. These themes are shown through the lives of three generations of Afro-Caribbean women as they attempt reconnection years later abroad. Rose, Grace, and Anansi Powell are the subjects in question, pressured to confront their past through the presence of one another in order to move forward with their respective futures. The grief and pain that surfaces in response to Rose’s unannounced arrival makes way for more than just a simple reunion.
Recommended Citation
Reeves, Richey, "HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 250.
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/theses_dissertations/250