Papers by Laura Kennelly Jarman
An exploration of metamorphosis in classical mythology and discussion of rape and the perspective... more An exploration of metamorphosis in classical mythology and discussion of rape and the perspective of evolutionary psychology. The focus is the use of transformation for sexual violence and the portrayal of gender roles.
A commentary which investigates how digitisation has changed historical research, through explora... more A commentary which investigates how digitisation has changed historical research, through exploration of the Perseus Digital Library (2013)
This work focuses on the relevance and usefulness of gender theory as a category of historical an... more This work focuses on the relevance and usefulness of gender theory as a category of historical analysis, focusing on gender roles in Classical Greece and Rome (2014)
An exploration of the effect the Reformation had on perceptions of gluttony and abstinence in Ear... more An exploration of the effect the Reformation had on perceptions of gluttony and abstinence in Early Modern England. It is also a consideration of the effect change of food consumption had on life, heath and the economy. (2015)
A study of Zeus and his gender boundary breaking behaviour, focusing on marriage, adultery, inces... more A study of Zeus and his gender boundary breaking behaviour, focusing on marriage, adultery, incest and homosexuality. (2012)
An analysis of the language and techniques used by Pliny the Younger to depict his uncle as a her... more An analysis of the language and techniques used by Pliny the Younger to depict his uncle as a hero, and in turn portray himself as equally fortunate in Epistle 6, a letter conveying their actions during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. (2014)
A blog on the contradictory role of Athena through a selection of her epithets, exploring a deity... more A blog on the contradictory role of Athena through a selection of her epithets, exploring a deity who breaks social and gender specific boundaries, yet is venerated as the patrol and role model of Athens. (2011)
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Papers by Laura Kennelly Jarman