First Advisor

Paul Collins

Term of Graduation

Spring 2026

Date of Publication

7-8-2026

Document Type

Closed Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing

Department

English

Language

English

Subjects

essays, fiction, nonfiction

Physical Description

1 online resource (iv, 96 pages)

Abstract

This thesis is a collection of nonfiction essays, short fiction, and a novella excerpt centered on themes of inheritance, motherhood, family systems, and the female experience. The collection explores how beliefs, behaviors, and emotional legacies move through generations, shaping identity, intimacy, and creative life.

Rights

© 2026 Kate Michal Chilelli

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Comments

This thesis is only available to students, faculty and staff at PSU.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/45112

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