A collection: Contemporary short stories
by Decker, Aaron, M.A., STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON, 2007, 65 pages; 1439805

Abstract:

This collection of short stories encompasses a variety situations and worldly points of view that demonstrate, through its characters, an individual's struggle, acceptance, or rejection of social values. Although at times the author has intertwined physical action in poetic detail, it is ultimately the psychological conflict and inner moral struggle of the characters that lies at the heart of each work. Whether it be Andy's resistance to own up to his actions, Sam's personal struggle to find his own way in life, Augie's misconceptions about honor and debt, Val's search for personal salvation in a civilian world, or Uri's conflicted views about morality in a society of vigilante justice, each story finds its unique way of pealing back the human psyche to reveal the true nature of its characters.
 
AdviserJaimee Wriston@Colbert
SchoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON
SourceMAI/ 45-02, p. , Mar 2007
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsModern literature
Publication Number1439805
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