Gender study and gender theory are two areas of consideration in the literature that have become increasingly more popular to engage with and, more widely discussed in the media. Gender study is an interdisciplinary topic of investigation and consideration that is covered in many different types of classes in college. It contemplates what is gender distinctiveness and gender representation. Part of gender study is gender theory which looks at what are the characteristics of masculine gender, feminine gender, and everything that does not fall into those binary labels. In Poe’s Cask of Amontillado, a reader interested in gender theory might consider how the character of Montresor sees “the thousand insults” he endures from Fortunato as a reflection of Montresor’s understanding of masculinity. Do you think Montresor’s longing for revenge and the need to commit murder are part of his perception of himself and his gender identity? If the characters in this work were female would it be as powerful?
Gender study and gender theory are two areas of consideration in the literature that have become increasingly more popular to engage with and, more widely discussed in the media. Gender study is an interdisciplinary topic of investigation and consideration that is covered in many different types of classes in college. It contemplates what is gender distinctiveness and gender representation. Part of gender study is gender theory which looks at what are the characteristics of masculine gender, feminine gender, and everything that does not fall into those binary labels.
In Poe’s Cask of Amontillado, a reader interested in gender theory might consider how the character of Montresor sees “the thousand insults” he endures from Fortunato as a reflection of Montresor’s understanding of masculinity.
Do you think Montresor’s longing for revenge and the need to commit murder are part of his perception of himself and his gender identity? If the characters in this work were female would it be as powerful?
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