The Descent of Old Haunts: Mental Illness in the Birds of Opulence
- UNCA Author/Contributor (non-UNCA co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Samuel Roy (Creator)
- Institution
- University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA )
- Web Site: http://library.unca.edu/
- Advisor
- Kirk Boyle
Abstract: An analysis of the mental illness described in The Birds of Opulence. Explores Black Appalachian women’s mental health issues, especially in regards to cultural and social stigmas. This novel can be utilized as a lens into social norms which hinder women from seeking help.
The Descent of Old Haunts: Mental Illness in the Birds of Opulence
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2020
- Keywords
- Mental Illness, Black Appalachia, Mental Health, Women, Culture, Social Stigmas