Ironically the poor reviews surrounding Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is what drew it to me even more. While I have great respect for the first film, I did not love it and found the sequel to be more engaging and interesting. On the first film, there were elements that I liked and objectivelyContinue reading “‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ 2024: An Analysis (and why I loved it)”
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Lady Susan and Subverting Gender Roles
The title character of ‘Lady Susan’ would have been considered subversive in 1871, as she rejects traditional gender roles. Lady Susan actively uses men for her own advancement. In response to Sir James’ overtures of marriage to Lady Susan’s daughter, Frederica, Lady Susan decides to ‘lay aside the scheme for the present.’[1] The word ‘present’Continue reading “Lady Susan and Subverting Gender Roles”
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