CRYING IN THE STREETS OF CHARLESTON
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Sullivan, Campbell Carrilee
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This collection of short stories is based on characters that experience change and attempt to reclaim their agency in moments, both big and small, that create impact on their lives. The stories draw inspiration from my personal experiences of growing up and living in the American South, especially in areas where tourism and the service industry are prevalent. This thesis focuses on profound moments with the humor and vivacity that life offers in ways that alter the character that are specific to setting in the physical and emotional environment. These stories focus on a coming into their own transformation for the characters. This is a compilation of narratives that show complex relationships, interesting goals, and centers primarily on young adult women finding their path as they undergo change through the connection of Southern geography and navigating family dynamics.