Interpretations of Gender – Constructions of Gender in Literature

Gender Norms in Giovanni’s Room: A Reference Not a Rule

On Monday, our class had a discussion on Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, where we talked about Hella’s judgmental remarks after her return from Spain. My classmates Alana and Anisa provided ample evidence from the text showing when Hella protected judgement onto other characters. Even though it was clear their claim was true, I persistedContinue reading “Gender Norms in Giovanni’s Room: A Reference Not a Rule”