The Evolution of Narrative Prose · 19th and 20th Century

Critical Perspectives on Gender

Applying feminist and queer theory to understand the representation of gender roles in classic fiction.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do male authors construct femininity through the 'male gaze' in their prose?
  2. 2In what ways does the domestic sphere function as both a sanctuary and a prison for female characters?
  3. 3How does the text challenge or reinforce the gender binaries of its original context?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Literature - Literary TheoryA-Level: English Literature - Gender and Identity
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: The Evolution of Narrative Prose
Period: 19th and 20th Century

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