Finding universal meaning in the short stories of Edna O'Brien : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

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dc.contributor.advisorEdmonds, Joanne H.en_US
dc.contributor.authorOkrzesik, Heather Marieen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-06T19:15:53Z
dc.date.available2011-06-06T19:15:53Z
dc.date.created1997en_US
dc.date.issued1997
dc.description.abstractAlthough written from the female perspective and showing the influence of Irish Catholic roots, Edna O'Brien's works of short fiction reach many audiences. The topics and issues covered in her stories are universal; that is, males as well as females coming from vastly different religious and ethnic backgrounds, and of various generations, can gain knowledge and understanding through O'Brien's fiction writing.This study focuses on the responses and reactions of nine individuals who volunteered to read one of the following three O'Brien stories, "Epitaph," "What A Sky," and "Sister Imelda," fill in a short biographical information sheet, and answer a series of open-ended questions. After a brief introduction to O'Brien is given, each of these three works will be looked at in turn. A basic plot summary will be given followed by an "expert" analysis of each selection based on my own reactions, knowledge, and research as well as my replies to the same questions posed to the nine volunteer readers. Pertinent biographical background information for each individual will be given preceding his or her reactions and responses to the reading. Finally a comparison of the reactions to the stories will be made with emphasis on similar conclusions, answers, and/or replies given by individuals of diverse backgrounds.
dc.description.degreeThesis (B.?.)
dc.description.sponsorshipHonors College
dc.format.extent1 v. ; 29 cm.en_US
dc.identifier.cardcat-urlhttp://liblink.bsu.edu/catkey/1243188en_US
dc.identifier.otherA-196en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/20.500.14291/191911
dc.sourceVirtual Pressen_US
dc.subject.lcshEnglish.en_US
dc.subject.lcshBall State University. Honors College -- Theses (B.?) -- 1997.en_US
dc.titleFinding universal meaning in the short stories of Edna O'Brien : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)en_US
dc.typeUndergraduate senior honors thesis
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