feminism – Sprockets and Springes

Eve’s Paradise Lost

By Ryleigh Simmons What I Did And Why? For my project, I was a little unsure of what I wanted to do at first. I thought I wanted to work with Boy My Greatness because I really enjoyed that play, and it was one of the easiest texts to understand. However, after listening to “Labour”Continue reading “Eve’s Paradise Lost”

Macbeth’s Monster-ification of Maternity: Reinforcing a Patriarchal Pillar

As with most systems of oppression, patriarchalism is upheld by a weaponized collective fear. Of which, a consistent through line is that of “maternal agency.” (Chamberlain 73) Throughout the play of Macbeth, the influential authority given to maternal figures such as Lady Macbeth, and the three witches at times, is often conceded to as theContinue reading “Macbeth’s Monster-ification of Maternity: Reinforcing a Patriarchal Pillar “

Barbie Girl in a White Barbie World: Intersectionality (or lack thereof) in Gerwig’s Barbie

by Megan Verrill Critical Theory The summer of 2023 was unforgettable for cinema; the Barbenheimer double release, two films of extreme opposite aesthetics, took the world by storm. The Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie was marketed as a pink, fun summer film. The psychological thriller undertones of the trailers andContinue reading “Barbie Girl in a White Barbie World: Intersectionality (or lack thereof) in Gerwig’s Barbie”

Jane Eyre audiobook narration project!

Reflection Jane Eyre inherently invokes discussions of feminism – being one of the first widely popular books being told from the point of view from a female character. I decided to do an audiobook narration of the first chapter, but with a twist. I, as a male, recorded the inner monologues, while one ofContinue reading “Jane Eyre audiobook narration project!”

Female Suffering in The Bride (1985) and Frankenstein

CW: Sexual Assault Female Suffering in The Bride (1985) and Frankenstein In The Bride (1985), Dr. Baron Charles Frankenstein comes from a wealthy family. He is well educated, well dressed, and well spoken. From a young age, Frankenstein had been obsessed with science, specifically reanimating dead bodies. However creating life from death comes with consequences.Continue reading “Female Suffering in The Bride (1985) and Frankenstein”