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“Enduring Relationships: Difficult Times in Literature and Our Lives”

One year into a global health crisis, individuals around the world have had to reconcile their previous ways of life with a “new normal”, forcing many to evaluate what it means to be social beings when socialization itself is not what it once was. Last year’s edition of Interpretations (“It’s the End of the World As We Know It”) reflected us in the moment of crisis, yet after a year of living, processing, and surviving, this year’s edition of Interpretations seeks to explore the many ways that interpersonal relationships persist through, and can even be forged from, times of hardship and transition. We are proud to present this year’s Interpretations issue, titled “Enduring Relationships: Difficult Times in Literature and Our Lives”, which underscores the tenacity, innovation, and passion of our community to support and sustain not only one another but the humanities in a time when they are more crucial than ever.

— Madison Root (she/her), Lizzy Lyons-Beal (she/her) and Rachel Egoian (she/her), GLA Co-Chairs, 2020–2021

In this Issue

Daywalking/Nightcrawling: Analyzing Devil in a Blue Dress and Nightcrawler in Conversation by Samer Dabit

Errant Eve: The Adventure Politics of Paradise Lost by Anthony Abuan

Navigate by Lisa Haugen

The Doppler Effect by Lisa Haugen

prelude by Lisa Haugen

The Role of Temporality and Social Connection in Establishing Humanity in Black Mirror by Elizabeth Lyons-Beal

Estrella’s Barn as a Method of Reflection in Helena María Viramontes’ Under the Feet of Jesus by Elizabeth Lyons-Beal

Staying Woke in the Sunken Place: Cultural Appropriation Seen in Jordan Peele’s Hit Movie “Get Out” by Maggie Jaghatspanyan

Feel welcome to visit our past Call for Papers page to learn more information about the journal’s requirements and how to submit.