Date of Graduation
Spring 2023
Degree
Master of Arts in English
Department
English
Committee Chair
Sara Burge
Abstract
Using the foundational lens of poets like Carl Phillips and Louise Glück and philosopher Derrida, this poetry collection emphasizes the recognition and exploration of complex human experiences through the power of deconstruction. I occupy conflicting emotional spaces and multifaceted identities using the vehicle of poetry, challenging societal norms that villainize the open discussion of complex experiences like grief, sexuality, and addiction.
Keywords
creative writing, poetry, organic form, free verse, deconstruction, grief, addiction, relationships, sexuality
Subject Categories
Poetry
Copyright
© Hailey Jean Pedersen
Recommended Citation
Pedersen, Hailey Jean, "Saprotrophic" (2023). MSU Graduate Theses. 3862.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3862
