sex role in literature

Explores the iconic comic book character, placing her in the historical context of women's evolving social roles in America.

Explores the origins and underlying meanings of the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," and looks at how the story has evolved over the years to reflect changing gender roles.

Contains five essays that examine the role of female characters in Roman epic.

Fourteen essays examine the ways gender is represented in children's literature, discussing such topics as depictions of female fragility and male strength, images of children in illustrated books, historical fiction, challenging gender stereotypes, and the role of educators.

Looks at the life and works of Sarah Dessen, discussing the themes and characters found in her works.

Contains the complete text of "Huckleberry Finn" and eighteen essays that address three major controversies that surround the novel, including sexual orientation, Mark Twain's ending, and racism.

Explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issues reflected in The Awakening. Also features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.