Title
The Hill
Date of Award
5-31-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Arts and Culture Management
Disciplines
Arts and Culture
First Advisor
Andrea Dupree
Keywords
Academy, Air Force, Cadet
Abstract
The Hill consists of several vignettes introduced by a reflective essay. Centered on the protagonist James, a twenty-year-old cadet at the Air Force Academy in the early 2000s, The Hill is flash fiction inspired by experience. The first story, A Magazine, examines an unlikely reaction to recent public images. Avoidance establishes the setting of the Air Force Academy, and the stories Positive Memory and Volunteer define the main character. The Duke describes the main character's frustration with the system, while Service investigates his guilt and anger exploiting it. The story Saturday involves the stark contrast between Academy ideals and the reality of the world. The final story Alone, deals with the main character losing a classmate and friend.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Sarda, Matthew, "The Hill" (2011). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 62.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/62