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1	A Drawing in of Air Temple, Jessica Jane 09 December 2011 (has links) History, both collective and personal, often provides a stimulus for Southern poets and is useful in bridging the gap between the writers' personal memories and associations and those of the reading audience. The critical introduction to this collection explores connections between personal and shared history in the works of Natasha Trethewey, Betty Adcock, and Kathryn Stripling Byer. These poets convey their own connections to the past through reacting to historical photographs, relaying their own experiences during natural disasters, and setting private incidents within their larger historical contexts. These poets also suggest that time is concentric and malleable, and that history is essentially changed through its retelling. Poems offer a chance to rewrite one's own history. In the final section, I show that historical connections are treated similarly in my own work and that, through making associations with history, my poems also attempt to rewrite the past. Betty Adcock history in southern poetry Natasha Trethewey Kathryn Stripling Byer connecting to the past photographs and poetry rewriting history in poems natural disaster in poetry
2	Because of Thy Exceeding Faith: A Choreographic Portrayal of Women in The Book of Mormon Bone, Wendy L. 01 January 2001 (has links) (PDF) This thesis is a choreographic exploration that illuminates and defines moments in the lives of women who are mentioned in the Book of Mormon. These women are Sariah; the wife of King Lamoni and Abish, her servant; and the Ammonite mothers of Helaman's two thousand stripling warriors. It is through these stories that their faith was evident. By understanding the roles these women played in the history of the Book of Mormon, we can use their example to strengthen our own testimonies.It was discovered through this process that, although one can read about the life of another, a deeper understanding comes through the creation and expression of movement. Communication skills were also developed as choreography was created depicting a specific moment without being flamboyant and disruptive. The greatest discovery, however, came from the overwhelming positive response received from the performers and the audience. Many expressed the emotions they felt during and after the performance, describing it as “one of the greatest spiritual experiences they have had through dance.” women Book of Mormon Sariah Abish wife of King Lamoni stripling warriors mothers roles of women scripture testimony faith LDS Church Mormon Church Dance Mormon Studies Women's Studies

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A Drawing in of Air

Because of Thy Exceeding Faith: A Choreographic Portrayal of Women in The Book of Mormon