AO3 Flashcards
1
Q
Give some context on Winterson herself
A
- Adopted into Pentecostal evangelical congregation
- Trained to be a preacher at a young age
- Teen began to question her sexuality
2
Q
Explain sexuality at the time
A
- Pushing heterosexuality as being the norm creating an understanding that homosexuals are degenerates
- Explores idea that for the patriarchal society to thrive, heterosexuality must be the default
3
Q
Outline the post modern tradition
A
- Often rejects boundaries between styles and genres
- Include intertextuality
- use minimalism
- magical realism
- mix actual events with fantasy
4
Q
Explain what magical realism is
A
Introducing impossible or unrealistic events into a more realistic narrative
