Purpose

The purpose of this blog, which serves as the medium for my final project in my introductory literature theory course, is to showcase my newly acquired knowledge in the field of literature theory by applying the lessons of the course to an area of context. 

I have chosen to read Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, which is the tale of a futuristic, mechanized, science-driven dystopian society that appears to be Utopian on the surface. Published in 1932, the novel eerily echoes some ideas and actions that were merely thoughts when the story was written, but are a part of today's tangible reality. 

Through the text of Brave New World I discovered various instances that highlight issues with the interaction of the characters in the novel with their environment, as well as issues involving the oppression of female characters. With these examples in mind I have analyzed the novel through the lens of ecocriticism, feminism, and ecofeminism. I must note that although ecocriticism and feminism overlap in ecofeminism, I still analyze other parts of the novel as simply an ecocritic or a feminist specifically. 

I have attempted to show how the interaction of the characters with their natural environment indicates a fairly negative feeling towards an organic nature. I have also shown the way that the entity that is in charge in the novel Brave New World uses their power to oppress the female characters without their knowledge. I also highlight the parallel of the oppression of the women characters and the oppression of their natural environments.

About Me

My name is Kristina Nina, and I am an English major who is a (soon to be) graduate of Brookdale Community College, and a (soon to be) student at The College of New Jersey. As you could infer from my major, I enjoy to read and write, along with crocheting, looking at cute pictures of animals online, and expressing my love of cats. 

Here, have a selfie.

I cannot imagine studying anything other than English. Throughout my entire life, my love of words and books has captivated me and fueled me. It has shaped the person I am and it is an integral part of my essence as a person. At one point, I would have said that I prefer "classic literature" over other genres. After my first literature theory class and a couple of semesters in college, I can happily say that I'm open to most types of books although I have a preference for older well-known works known as classics, but I'm working my way into reading modern fiction. Although, let's be honest here: I'm a college student, I don't have time to read.

My final semester at Brookdale Community College is concluding, as well as my first literature theory course. Before I embarked on the pedagogical journey of getting my feet wet in theory so-to-speak, led by Professor Alvarez, I thought that my major would consist of reading lots of books and writings lots of papers. At this point, I understand that there is much more substance to an English degree. It became apparent to me that I really did not know much of what I was getting myself into. After this course, I can say that although I'm a bit nervous for the daunting task ahead of me, I am also so excited. I cannot imagine spending my time doing anything else.

With that being said, welcome to the blog that serves as the medium for my final project for my introduction to literary theory course, the Praxis project.