Identifier
etd-04112005-155454
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
English
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Ball and Chain is a coming-of-age story that explores the pain and joy of an unusual first love. Patsy is a twenty-six-year-old virgin. As her body begins to deteriorate as the result of an unknown ailment, she finds herself intrigued by the beautiful and vibrant Anita. Initially unwilling to admit her attraction, Patsy distracts herself with work, her best friend’s quest to find the perfect tattoo artist, and the politics of her wealthy Houston family. When Patsy grows increasingly ill, she decides that she must find a way to get Anita’s attention before it’s too late.
Date
2005
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Holland, Eloise, "Ball and Chain" (2005). LSU Master's Theses. 3094.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3094
Committee Chair
James P. Wilcox
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.3094