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November 2023  Standard Module
A Module in Discovering Terry Pratchett's DiscworldNon-Sequential Series
Discussion-based • High intensity
Terry Pratchett's witches - Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick - are more than just a marvelous spoof of those in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In addition to their undoubted comedic value, they are also a voice for some of the major themes of the Discworld novels. Through readings of extracts from the relevant novels, as well as reference to some modern scholarship, we will examine the differences between witch magic and wizard magic; the role of witches in Discworld society; Pratchett's representations of gender; themes of power and authority, and the presentation of the minor witch characters. Access to the listed texts is desirable. Prior knowledge of at least the majority of the listed texts will be assumed.

Required Texts

The following works by Terry Pratchett: Equal Rites;,'Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad,Lords and Ladies', 'Maskerade', 'Carpe Jugulum.
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Days and Times

Meeting Mondays & Tuesdays at 11:00 AM Eastern for eight 1-hour sessions on November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

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Mon, Nov 6
11:00 AM
Tue, Nov 7
11:00 AM
Mon, Nov 13
11:00 AM
Tue, Nov 14
11:00 AM
Mon, Nov 20
11:00 AM
Tue, Nov 21
11:00 AM
Mon, Nov 27
11:00 AM
Tue, Nov 28
11:00 AM
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