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The Horror of Misogyny in "The Screwfly Solution"

This literary analysis of sci-fi horror short story "The Screwfly Solution" by Raccoona Sheldon (Alice B. Sheldon, who also wrote as James Tiptree Jr.) focuses on how Sheldon delineates and portrays gender, misogyny, and prejudice.
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Bridget's feedback:

"This essay is organized well, makes good use of direct evidence (quotes, summary), and has an overall coherent argument. I have two main comments. First, there are a number of mechanical errors, including some typos (the author's name is Raccoona). Proofreading to catch these issues will ensure clarity and good flow for readability. Also, make sure to properly format the title (use quotation marks, with no italics, for short stories). I also strongly recommend incorporating the story's ending into your analysis to ensure a full consideration of Sheldon's ideas. How a story ends (or doesn't), particularly when it involves a "reveal," can really impact how to understand the nature of themes communicated prior to that ending. Does the ending support your thesis? contradict it? Whichever way it goes, it is worth exploring to ensure the text has been fully engaged with."

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