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Eri Tanaka
Department Kumamoto Health Science University Center for General Education, Faculty of Health Science Kumamoto Health Science University Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Health Science Position Associate Professor |
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| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2023/10 |
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| Title | A Revaluation of Women's Bodily Descriptions in 'Penelope' |
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| Journal | Journal of Irish Studies |
| Journal Type | Japan |
| Volume, Issue, Page | (37),pp.36-42 |
| Total page number | 7 |
| Details | This paper reconsiders the female bodily descriptions in Molly Bloom's monologue from the current context. I reexamine bodily descriptions of women in 'Penelope' and argue that those descriptions were important rather than obscene for women in the early twentieth century. I also reconsider those descriptions in the current context to see how foresighted Molly's monologue is in that it is encouraging for women who have experienced
the fourth wave of feminism. context. |