Okay. Presentation description done. Readings chosen. I think. Who is Mary Sue, and Why Do We Hate Her? Sean Robinson No one seems to like Mary Sue these days. Why not? Where does she come from? Who are her people? From where does she derive the power to captivate the unwary writer and disgust the jaded? In this presentation we will undertake a deep evaluation of her history, reputation, uses and her future. Beginning with a basic introduction to literary Genre Theory, we will define and discuss the Mary Sue’s place in writing. We will then move into a more detailed discussion involving the use of clichés and over-used conventions in writing, as well as techniques to avoid these pitfalls while keeping the work accessible and snazzy. Discussion points will be drawn directly from the reading. All readings are available on Blackboard. Most are available online. Required Reading Anis Bawarsh, Genre and the Invention of the Writer (Selection) S.L. Viehl, “Mary Sue Anonymous” pbackwriter.blogspot/2007/01/mary-sue-anonymous.html Christopher Miller, “The Four Diamonds” pennstatehershey.org/web/fourdiamonds/home/aboutus/chris Requires Hate, “Review: Neil Gaiman’s Sandman” requireshate.wordpress/2011/11/15/beating-gaiman-dead-horse-presenting-sandman/ Suggested Reading Chistopher Paolini, Eragon Sarah Diemer, The Dark Wife Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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