Luz doesn’t agree with Levi’s plans, but doesn’t object to them — Manipulation in Gold Fame CitrusLuz, the protagonist of the novel, is manipulable since the very beginning of the book. Manipulation by male characters is evident in many…May 23, 2024May 23, 2024
The Narrative in MaddaddamMaddaddam has two narrative focuses, narrated by the characters Toby and Zeb. Toby, the protagonist, has leadership instincts, is…May 19, 2024May 19, 2024
The neo-fauna of Amargosa — Gold Fame CitrusThe drought portrayed in Gold Fame Citrus has changed the fauna in California and the animals present adaptations to live in the new…May 17, 2024May 17, 2024
In the dystopian context of the novel, nature does not provide what is expected from “her”.May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
Gold Fame Citrus — a summary of Claire Vaye Watkins’ novel Gold Fame Citrus and her background as…The novel Gold Fame Citrus (2015) by Claire Vaye Watkins presents a critique of environmental policies by representing an apocalyptic…Apr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024
The Impact of Violence on Women’s Lives in MaddAddamIn MaddAddam, Atwood portrays the challenges women endure, physical, mental, and sexual violence. This culture of violence affects how…Apr 18, 20241Apr 18, 20241
Kelma SaraivaMaster’s student in Literary Studies at the Federal University of Viçosa (2024 — ), with a degree in Languages (Portuguese/English) in the…Apr 11, 2024Apr 11, 2024
Amargosa — the expanding desert in Gold Fame CitrusThe dunes taking California in the dystopian context of Gold Fame Citrus are metaphorized and compared to something cruel and the speaker…Apr 11, 2024Apr 11, 2024
The Persistence of Gender Social Roles in MaddAddamIn the post-apocalyptic setting of MaddAddam, traditional gender roles persist for women. Despite the extreme circumstances, female…Mar 21, 2024Mar 21, 2024
