Date of Award
Spring 2025
Language
English
Embargo Period
5-6-2025
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
College/School/Department
Department of English
Program
English
First Advisor
Aashish Kaul
Second Advisor
Laura Wilder
Subject Categories
Fiction
Abstract
An Unlikely Burdening follows the story of twins, Madeline and Isaac Blake. The harrowing story explores the adversities faced by these high achieving siblings, uncovering deeper truths and depths of pain far seen from the surface. It takes place in various settings, beginning in a mental health inpatient facility after Madeline’s failed suicide attempt, uprooting the entire family’s world as they knew it. Uniquely written in diary form, it provides prospective to the reader from Madeline, Isaac, and both parent’s viewpoint as well. An Unlikely Burdening addresses real world issues such as mental health, and assault. Can Madeline overcome her demons? What demons are lurking within the Blake’s perfectly curtailed façade? Explore the trying times of the coming-of-age process, family dynamic shifts, and ultimate healing throughout this work.
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Aufmuth, Kendall J., "An Unlikely Burden" (2025). Electronic Theses & Dissertations (2024 - present). 244.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/etd/244
