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Peer reviewedMorris, Barbara S. – English Journal, 1999
Describes how the author uses the character George from the television comedy "Seinfeld" to offer her students a challenging inquiry into cultural studies in relation to television character analysis. Describes how the author uses a particular episode to discuss the relation between George's workplace travails and broader issues of…
Descriptors: Characterization, Comedy, Critical Viewing, English Instruction
Peer reviewedRaymond, Richard C. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1992
Discusses the teachable qualities of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice." Examines the vigorous diction, plausible characterization, and comic vision that make the novel so effective in stimulating students' thought. (SR)
Descriptors: Characterization, College English, Comedy, Critical Thinking
