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Mothers and "Whores:" The Limited Anti-Conformism of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road

In a novel heralded for its anti-conformism, Kerouac’s radicality is limited by his conservatism when it comes to conceptions of gender.

Teaching Motherhood in The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter has been a staple of high school reading lists for ages. Here are some ways to highlight mothering in the novel.

Teaching The Great Gatsby through a Reproductive Justice Lens

Here are some suggestions if you're looking to teach The Great Gatsby through a reproductive justice lens.

Teaching the Childbirth Scene in A Farewell to Arms

Here are some suggested discussion prompts if you're looking to examine Hemingway's representation of motherhood in A Farewell to Arms.