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Mafutaga Samoa
thesis
posted on 2021-11-10, 05:37 authored by Unasa, LeilaniTurquoise water laps the sandy white shore where coconut palms hang lazily over the sea. The sound of a church choir singing a Samoan hymn in the background. A loud phone ring. The entire landscape shakes like crazy. What is this? An earthquake in paradise? Pan out to reveal that the image is cell phone wallpaper. The phone rests on a church pew beside a bible and a Samoan hymnbook. The ring tone is a tinny version of George McCrae's 'Rock Your Baby'. The phone spills out a chorus before a hand frantically locates it and hits the off button ...
History
Copyright Date
2008-01-01Date of Award
2008-01-01Publisher
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonRights License
Author Retains CopyrightDegree Discipline
Creative WritingDegree Grantor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonDegree Level
MastersDegree Name
Master of ArtsVictoria University of Wellington Item Type
Awarded Research Masters ThesisLanguage
en_NZVictoria University of Wellington School
International Institute of Modern LettersAdvisors
Geary, David; Duncum, KenUsage metrics
Keywords
MafutagaReunionSamoaSchool: International Institute of Modern Letters200299 Cultural Studies not elsewhere classifiedMarsden: 420203 Literatures of the PacificMarsden: 420201 New Zealand Literature in EnglishDegree Discipline: Creative WritingDegree Level: MastersDegree Name: Master of ArtsCultural Studies not elsewhere classified