I think that after reading both the Handmaid’s Tale and Human Acts, clear links can be found in the way that both novels attempt to portray an event which either has or could happen, but in a fictional manner in order to bring more of an emotional connection to the reader. Both novels are also […]

When reading the novel, Human Acts by Han Kang, I frequently found myself confused about which characters were who and their ages/genders. I think this was mainly because of my unfamiliarity with Korean names and how a lot of them seemed quite similar to me. It was also due to the switching of narrators and […]

I did this mind map about feminism in terms of the context of the Handmaids Tale. I found the mind map helpful in order to make connections between what I was reading and how the points relate to each other.

I think that a significant global issue surrounding identity is the idea that people find the need to constantly be seeking validation from others in their society in order to feel value. This, however, can be detrimental to people’s mental and physical health in a variety of different ways seen in modern-day including depression, eating […]

So far we have studied a variety of literary texts including: “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro, a range of Carol Ann Duffy poems, and a range of Bob Dylan songs. I have found it interesting looking at different styles of texts, a novel, poems, songs because I feel that it allows me to […]

When trying to represent groups of people, the writer has an obligation to try and most accurately depict the group. This can involve gathering information and perspectives from people of similar backgrounds of the people they are writing about. If a writer misrepresents a group of people then they should take responsibility for it rather […]

I have enjoyed the representation unit in english because I like that we explore English literature but relate it to real-life issues. I think also because I can actually see the point of what we are learning, I’m able to invest myself more into it rather than half commit to it but not really know […]

I believe that ethically it is a journalist’s job to report on an issue from as neutral of a perspective as possible. I think this is important because the readers’ opinion and perspective on the issue can so easily be influenced, and it shouldn’t be influenced by a possibly emotionally induced report. However, this being […]