Relationships in fiction : an exploration of relationships in short fiction

Abstract

The goal of my project was to use the medium of short fiction to explore different types of romantic relationships and the types of issues and dramatic situations that arise from them. I did this by writing three different stories, entitled "The Party," "The Vacation," and "The Bus Trip." These three stories explore the drama that is inherent in relationships in regards to break-ups, financial issues and marital strain, and unplanned pregnancies, respectively. I wanted to use the medium of short fiction to explore different aspects of various relationships.