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annundrielI'm doing research for my Philosophy final paper, which I think is going to be fun, and I came across this book Erotic Universe: Sexuality and Fantastic Literature by Daniel Palumbo.
Yet the K/S zine reader feels that Kirk and Spock deserve to be loved, but only by their equals. And while there can be no woman to equal them, their own equality is a basic premise. Whereas Kirk, as the captain, has greater authority and does insist on Spock's obedience on occasion, he does not appear to dominate Spock for two important reasons: Spock, as a Vulcan, is physically stronger and is also more knowledgeable and analytical; thus, Kirk must often rely on Spock's attributes in lifethreatening situations and in order to make important decisions. This insistence on equality between lovers is reminiscent of novels by Charlotte Brontië in which equality is imposed by the author on her male and female characters: in Shirley, for instance, the woman is given wealth, and in Jane Eyre the man, Rochester, is blinded and maimed (Palumbo 240).
I'm giggling like a fool over here. Because, *come on*, comparing Kirk and Spock to Jane and Rochester? That's pretty funny. I totally understand it, but it's still hilarious.
Any research that gives you comparisons between Star Trek and Jane Eyre has got to be good, right?
::crosses fingers::
eta:
You know you've been writing too much when you keep writing "attack" instead of "attic."
But my English paper is at five pages! Barely. It was supposed to be a full four. Take *that*! No "Needs to be full four pages" this time. Except that the paper's mostly crap, but whatever. Too late now!
Philosophy proposal done, though. Didn't do the reading for tomorrow, though. Whoops. Or type up questions.
Yet the K/S zine reader feels that Kirk and Spock deserve to be loved, but only by their equals. And while there can be no woman to equal them, their own equality is a basic premise. Whereas Kirk, as the captain, has greater authority and does insist on Spock's obedience on occasion, he does not appear to dominate Spock for two important reasons: Spock, as a Vulcan, is physically stronger and is also more knowledgeable and analytical; thus, Kirk must often rely on Spock's attributes in lifethreatening situations and in order to make important decisions. This insistence on equality between lovers is reminiscent of novels by Charlotte Brontië in which equality is imposed by the author on her male and female characters: in Shirley, for instance, the woman is given wealth, and in Jane Eyre the man, Rochester, is blinded and maimed (Palumbo 240).
I'm giggling like a fool over here. Because, *come on*, comparing Kirk and Spock to Jane and Rochester? That's pretty funny. I totally understand it, but it's still hilarious.
Any research that gives you comparisons between Star Trek and Jane Eyre has got to be good, right?
::crosses fingers::
eta:
You know you've been writing too much when you keep writing "attack" instead of "attic."
But my English paper is at five pages! Barely. It was supposed to be a full four. Take *that*! No "Needs to be full four pages" this time. Except that the paper's mostly crap, but whatever. Too late now!
Philosophy proposal done, though. Didn't do the reading for tomorrow, though. Whoops. Or type up questions.
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Date: 2005-11-12 04:03 am (UTC)Um.
Well, we certainly know Riker's not Jane. Or Worf.
I'm really afraid of the places my mind is going with this. :P