Savannah Tessier Professor Helms EN 2490.01 In Jasbir Puar’s article, “‘I Would Rather Be a Cyborg Than a Goddess’: Becoming Intersectional in Assemblage Theory,” the intricate web of intersectionality within the framework of assemblage theory is meticulously dissected. A concept originated from Kimberlé Crenshaw, a Columbia Law School employee, and professional writer on critical raceContinue reading “Reading Variety Is Needed, Especially With Progressive Texts”
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Why Bella Manningham and Jane Eyre Are The Same
Savannah Tessier Professor Helms EN 2490.01 At first glance Patrick Hamilton’s “Gas Light” and Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre,” seem to not be very similar. However, as we begin exploring the many themes found in “Gas Light” and “Jane Eyre” it becomes easier and easier to see how the two pieces stand hand in hand. WhileContinue reading “Why Bella Manningham and Jane Eyre Are The Same”
Exploring Sexism Through Critical Theories in Literature
In society women have been faced with extreme sexism and viewed as objects for generations upon generations. This has occurred throughout all countries and cultures dripping its effects into literature. Women have been misrepresented in novels in many sexist ways and female authors had even published work under aliases at times when it was viewedContinue reading “Exploring Sexism Through Critical Theories in Literature “
Frankenstein: Books vs Movies
Savannah Tessier Professor Helms EN 2490.01 3/03/2024 Since Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818 it’s become a fan favorite. The book has been adapted in countless forms from plays, comics, movies, and other novels. Each adaptation of Frankenstein has brought its own unique perspective to the table allowing the story of Frankenstein to continue forContinue reading “Frankenstein: Books vs Movies”
Finding Sexism With Critical Theories in Literature
Savannah Tessier Professor Helms EN 3695.01 3/03/2024 In society women have been faced with extreme sexism and viewed as objects for generations upon generations. This has occurred throughout all countries and cultures dripping its effects into literature. Women have been misrepresented in novels in many sexist ways and female authors had even published work underContinue reading “Finding Sexism With Critical Theories in Literature “
Frankenstein: 1818 vs 1931
Othello: A Children’s Comic
Link to comic: https://share.pixton.com/rcy2r9f Savannah Tessier Nic Helms Rethinking Medieval Literature Project 2 Othello a Children’s Comic I chose to rewrite Shakespeare’s Othello, but as a children’s comic. I made some changes to it of course to make it kid friendly. I’ve never seen anything like this done before and I thought it would beContinue reading “Othello: A Children’s Comic”
A Garden of Forbidden Love
Savannah Tessier Nic Helms Project 2 Currents in Global Literature A Garden of Forbidden Love Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was first published in 1597, but is still one of the most well known plays today and is still being performed all over the globe. A newer adaptation of this play is the movie Gnomeo andContinue reading “A Garden of Forbidden Love”
COVID-19 & Shakespeare’s Tempest
Savannah Tessier Currents in Global Literature Professor Helms COVID-19 & Shakespeare’s Tempest Covid-19 and Shakespeare’s Tempest seem to have nothing in common on the surface. Different centuries, messages, etc… however when investigating a little deeper it can be found at times they do go hand in hand. Of course, William had no idea what CovidContinue reading “COVID-19 & Shakespeare’s Tempest “
Sprockets and Springes 