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The Laugh of the Medusa

Hélène Cixous's groundbreaking essay changed our understanding of the intersections between voice, body, and gender. How does it hold up against our modern view of feminism more than 40 years later? With this page, I aim to explore Cixous's rhetorical theory and whether it still holds relevance for the women of today.

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Hélène Cixous

"Censor the body and you censor breath and speech at the same time. Write your self. Your body must be heard"

-Hélène Cixous

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About

For Background on Cixous's life and it's influence on both the creation and the ideas within "The Laugh of the Medusa"

More about Cixous

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Essay

Increase your understanding of Cixous's essay through this summary and analysis

Medusa's Laugh

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Analysis

How does Cixous's work relate to feminism today? Here is a look at the legacy and criticisms of "The Laugh of the Medusa"

Critical Perspectives

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Haven't read the essay? Here is a link

"The Laugh of the Medusa"

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