Black Water (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Joyce Carol Oates
- First Published: 1992
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: The 1980’s
- Setting: An island near Boothbay Harbor, Maine
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: History, Abused persons, Twentieth century, Betrayal, New England, Alcohol, Islands, Accidents, Politicians, Parties, Automobiles, Drunk driving or drivers, Fourth of July, Harbors
- Locales: Boston, MA, Washington, D.C., Islands, Maine
Characters Discussed
Kelly Kelleher, a bright, young, idealistic political campaign worker. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in American studies. Born Elizabeth Anne Kelleher to conventional parents, her nickname points to a second identity. There are aspects of her identity that her well-meaning but conservative parents do not see. Born with a wandering eye that has been corrected, Kelly nevertheless has a side of her that wanders from her parents’ straight and narrow path. She becomes active in liberal causes sponsored by the...
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