Date

7-15-2024

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Chair

Jennifer Bell

Keywords

abuse, trial, jury, grace, forgiveness

Disciplines

Creative Writing

Abstract

This thesis is built on the authentic life stories of a family that endured the painful realities of child abuse and neglect. The artist's statement provides insight into the origin of the memoir-style story and why it is appropriately labeled as autofiction. The limitations in the research were not hindrances but rather a testament to the veracity of the stories, which are true memories. The critical research paper aims to determine whether the popularity of autofiction is a genuine reflection of society.

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