A Fig Is More Than The Sum Of Its Seeds

Authors

Yana Giannoutsos, College of the Holy CrossFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-8-2025

First Advisor

Alison Bryant Ludden

Abstract

This personal creative nonfiction essay, inspired by Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s nature writing, reflects on my evolving relationship with my Greek grandmother through the enduring symbol of the fig tree and its "roots". Blending memory, cultural heritage, and sensory detail, the piece explores the fig tree as a symbol of resilience, continuity, and the unspoken traditions passed down across generations.

Recommended Citation

Giannoutsos, Yana, "A Fig Is More Than The Sum Of Its Seeds" (2025). Montserrat Annual Writing Prize. 16.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/mont_prize/16