Feminist Revisions of Classical Epic in Atwoods Penelopiad
Words: 800 Pages: 3 4147Penelope's voice rises from Homer's shadows in Atwood's retelling, where ancient tales find modern truth. This narrative shift not only revises the myth but also highlights Atwood’s status as a prominent feminist writer among Canadian authors. Through "The Penelopiad," Atwood addresses feminist issues that resonate with broader humanitarian concerns, focusing on the voices of the ‘second sex’ within a patriarchal society. This essay examines how Atwood’s narrative reframing offers a critical lens on gender dynamics, self-reliance, and the systemic oppression […]