Sentimental Garbage The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Jul 30, 2020
The hosts discuss their return after a break and introduce 'The Virgin Suicides', a book about people trapped in their homes. They reflect on their surprising love for the book and explore the allure of its title. They discuss their past reading preferences and idolization of Sylvia Plath. The accurate portrayal of teenage girls in the book is praised and female characters in literature are analyzed. The challenges of reaching consensus on action and the complexities of grief and obsession are explored. The author's sympathy towards women and anticipation for future podcasts are discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Surprising Exploration of the Internal Lives of Women
01:39 • 2min
Reflecting on a Past Reading Phase and Cultural Influences
03:14 • 3min
Idolizing Sylvia Plath
05:54 • 14min
Understanding and Portrayal of Teenage Girls in 'The Virgin Suicides'
20:11 • 14min
An Analysis of Female Characters in Literature
33:45 • 17min
50:58 • 17min
Understanding Healing and Protection in the Context of the Lisbon Girls and Current Movements
01:08:02 • 2min
Exploring the Complexities of Grief and Obsession
01:09:37 • 3min
Sympathy and Reflections on the Book
01:12:23 • 2min