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'I Just Don't Understand It': Teaching Margaret Atwood's 'Rape Fantasies.'

Authors :
Tyler, Lisa
Source :
Teaching English in the Two-Year College. Feb 1998 25(1):51-57.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses Margaret Atwood's "provocative and funny" short story "Rape Fantasies," and describes how, when teaching this story the author encourages students to sympathize with Estelle (the narrator) before they judge her (instead of rushing to achieve closure and begin interpretation). (SR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0098-6291
Volume :
25
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Teaching English in the Two-Year College
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ560835
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles