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Tag Archives: prescriptivism in literature
Fresh from the press: last interactive feature in English Today
In the last two years, we have encouraged readers of English Today to contribute to our research project in our interactive features which can also be found here. The input we have received so far has been invaluable and we … Continue reading
Fuck my grammar, Mary
And here is another one from Marilyn French’s Our Father. This time an old chestnut. Mary, the middle one (of the legitimate sisters) is discussing feminism with illegitimate and coloured Ronnie: … As long as women have the babies they will … Continue reading
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Tagged Marilyn French, prescriptivism in literature, who vs. whom
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The both of you
Prescriptivism in literature or films: I’ve already noted a few examples in this blog. Here is another one. It is from Marilyn French‘s novel Our Father (1994). Alex, the first speaker, is one of the three (or four if you include illegitimate … Continue reading
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Tagged Marilyn French, prescriptivism in literature, the both of you
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