A Different Interpretation: The Abject and the Uncanny

  As I always defined “uncanny” to myself as mysterious or out of the ordinary, after doing some research I have found a perspective that is more relevant to our class discussions, especially with regards to traditional gothic motifs. In … Continue reading

Infanticide: Insanity or Self-defense?

When first reading The Hungry Women, and Medea’s character, we are quick to judge that Medea is simply an unstable, delirious mother who ultimately kills her son out of anger and abnormal psychological behavior toward her ex-husband. As infanticide seems … Continue reading