Scorpion dance
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Major/Program
Creative Writing
First Advisor's Name
John Dufresne
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Les Standiford
Third Advisor's Name
Gisella Casines
Date of Defense
3-21-1996
Abstract
This is a utopian novel,75,000 words in length, set in mid-twenty-first century Missouri. The plot follows the coming of age of an orphan, Del, during an environmental apocalypse. With the world in decay, Del is determined to control what he can in his life. However, the town in which he lives is starving and without medicine. The people are unable to move elsewhere under a law prohibiting migration. And Del is infatuated with his brother's lover, Rachel. Additionally, Del comes to discover that he changes into animal forms during his dreams, a legacy from his Indian father. It is not until Del has taken complete control of his shape shifting abilities that he is able to win Rachel, and provide leadership to the surviving citizens of the town to help carry them into the future.
Identifier
FI14060823
Recommended Citation
Christensen, Wayne Egon, "Scorpion dance" (1996). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2353.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2353
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