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Learning How to Read in Atwood's MaddAddam.

Authors :
Wilson, Sharon R.
Source :
Critical Insights: Contemporary Canadian Fiction; 2015, p40-50, 11p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

A literary analysis of the novel "MaddAddam" by Margaret Atwood is presented. It discusses the depiction of reading, writing, and storytelling in the book, focusing on how the character Toby teaches the character Blackbeard to read. The author goes on to suggest these are used by Atwood to emphasize the importance of words and stories to society and history.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Critical Insights: Contemporary Canadian Fiction
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
102905973