Monthly Archives: April 2013
Final Exam Now Posted
I have now circulated the final exam for English 161 by email; please let me know immediately if you have not received it. The basics of the exam: **90 minutes, start to finish. Time starts when you open the document. **Open book, open … Continue reading
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The Marriage Plot
As I was thinking back on the novels we’ve read this past semester, the concept of the marriage plot has been particularly pervasive and on my mind. We’ve read about the intricate social network, made up largely of marital relationships, … Continue reading
The Setting Sun!
In chapter XXV of She, Holly describes the pillar of fire: “Nearer it came, and nearer yet, till it was close upon us, rolling down like all the thunder-wheels of heaven behind the horses of lightening. On it came, and with … Continue reading
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The Dangers of the Periphery
In the Victorian adventure novel, whether it takes place ‘abroad’ or at home in England, most writers show a danger to the core that originates in the periphery. In The Moonstone, this danger reaches out and nearly rips an entire … Continue reading
Article about Female Political Candidates
Hi all, I was scrolling through my facebook page and saw an article one of my friends posted that reminded me of our class discussion of how feminine power and beauty are linked. The title of the article is “Kamala … Continue reading
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