In which I push back against an article warning about emotional identification with literary characters.
Tag Archives: Northanger Abbey
The Dangers of Emotional Identification
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Jane Austen Explains Mansplaining
Jane Austen understood mansplaining very well. “Northanger Abbey” provides a case study.
Austenland, a Game for Janeites
At the end of each fall semester, we have a “fall festival” where the first year seminar students present a project to the community that shares some of what they have learned. This year my Jane Austen class invented a board game for the occasion, which they are calling Austenland. In the past, my Austen […]
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Inviting Jane into Your Life
Once again Jane Austen has stepped into the lives of my students and enriched their lives immeasurably.
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Who is the Worst Rake in Jane Austen?
A ranking of jane Austen’s rakes. Who is the most objectionable?
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Dark Doubles in Jane Austen
Of all Jane Austen’s novels, “Emma” may gives us the most interesting character study.
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Test Your Knowledge of Jane Austen
A quiz to test your knowledge of Jane Austen novels.
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