Day 2

Bad Feminist Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    How does Gay utilize literary criticism in her writing so far?

    Roxane Gay's writing tackles various subjects from multiple vantage points, often within the same piece: she may look at a text as as a critic, as an academic, as a reader, as a professional writer, as a black woman. How does Gay look at media in relation to the world & social justice? How does she look at media in relation to herself and her life? Gay's pieces strike a balance between the personal and the academic. Are they less accessible if you haven't read the text being addressed? Are these pieces book reviews? Personal essays? What is the genre? Is Gay acting as a critic? An academic? A writer? A...

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