Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts
Major
English
Date of Defense
12-5-2024
Graduate Advisor
John Dalton
Co-Advisor
Shane Seely
Committee
Meghan Dairaghi
Abstract
Abstract for Wildflowers
Wildflowers is a feminist literary novel that examines the intersection of sex, power, and free will, exploring how these forces shape and define human agency. The story follows a group of women drawn to an enigmatic leader who promises enlightenment and empowerment through embracing their desires. As they navigate the fine line between self-actualization and manipulation, the novel delves into themes of liberation, coercion, and the choices we make to create the lives we long for. Provocative and thought-provoking, Wildflowers invites readers to consider the complexities of desire, the cost of empowerment, and the courage required to claim authority over one’s life.
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Kelli, "Wildflowers A Novel" (2024). Theses. 478.
https://irl.umsl.edu/thesis/478
Included in
Fiction Commons, Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Women's Studies Commons