Abstract
Other People is a collection of creative nonfiction essays that delves into themes of discovering personal identity through interpersonal relationships, isolation, and the importance of being seen and heard in a distracted and distant world. These essays explore what it means to be part of a community, and how we all struggle to find a balance between our responsibilities to other people and our responsibilities to ourselves. Individual works within this collection touch on themes of childhood, parenthood, romantic relationships, family, mental health, and death. These stories follow the author’s journey from being silent and set apart throughout childhood, across witnessed abuse and her own teen pregnancy, to finding her voice and a safe place to speak within her family and friendships. Throughout it all, Other People strives to guide the reader towards the importance of cultivating a safe space of inclusion and recognizing how we all influence and are influenced by the people who surround us.
Advisor
Rachel Hanel
Committee Member
Micheal Torres
Date of Degree
2024
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Program of Study
Creative Writing
Department
Creative Arts
College
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Jenny. (2024). Other People [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1432/
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