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Collecting the Collectors: The Gays of Agatha Christie (Special *PRIDE* Edition... with Bonus Jamie Bernthal!)

All About Agatha Christie

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Deconstructing Characters and Gender

The chapter delves into critical analysis of characters like Jerry and Vera Rossakoff in Agatha Christie's works, exploring themes of gender, femininity, and queer theory. The discussion dissects how Christie's portrayal of women characters reflects societal limitations on agency and examines the differences between book and TV adaptations. The conversation also touches on meta moments in Christie's works, the construction of female narrators, and the exploration of hidden societal themes in her writing.

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