Thesis Introduction [excerpts] The six short essays of "Taking Care" explore the power of family dynamics through the life events of one young woman in her twenties. Each essay exposes a different fact of the accidental but palpable effects families have on each other. Through Lisa's experiences, readers endure the transformation from the snarky, silent teenager to the nurturing adult. Since much of the work focuses on the alcoholism of the mother character, my consultation of research sources and other...