More Than A Retelling. Gender Performance, Same-Sex Love, and Social Critique in Madeline Miller's "The Song of Achilles"

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Cultural Studies, grade: 1,7, University of Frankfurt (Main) (English Studies), course: Achilles in the Age of Total War, language: English, abstract: This essay explores Madeline Miller's book "The Song of Achilles," focusing on the themes of gender performance, same-sex love, and social critique. It examines how Miller reinterprets the classical relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, highlighting issues of homophobia, homoerotic desire, and societal pressures in both ancient and modern contexts. The analysis also delves into Patroclus' portrayal and its implications on gender roles and misogyny, providing a nuanced critique of social constructs and the enduring quest for acceptance and understanding.

Product details

• Authors: Alina Isakow
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2024
• EAN: 9783389052273
• ISBN: 978-3-389-05227-3
• No. of pages: 28
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 56 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Miscellaneous