The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare is a series teeming with diversity in terms of sexuality. Previously, we looked at lesbian representation in the series. In this article, we look at the character of Magnus Bane.
by Gemma Williams
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare is a series teeming with diversity in terms of sexuality. Previously, we looked at lesbian representation in the series. In this article, we look at the character of Magnus Bane. Every now and then, a book comes along that leaves an impression on the reader, or impacts the reader’s life in such a way that the reader never forgets how that book played a part in their life. Below, you’ll find some of IWG staff’s picks on books that impacted them, and why. by Leah Stone Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a collaborative novel by the amazing mind of John Green (who brought you The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska) and the fantastic David Levithan (Boy Meets Boy, The Realm of Possibility.) As you can tell by the title, there are two Will Grayson’s, both protagonists, with Green writing the chapters for one and Levithan writing the chapters for the other. It remained on the New-York Times Children’s Best Sellers list for three weeks. On the 2nd February 2014, an article online was posted which shocked thousands. JK Rowling has admitted, 7 years after the last book - the Deathly Hallows was written – that she believes that she has made a mistake with the ending. In an interview with Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, who played Hermione on screen in all the eight films, Rowling confessed that she thought marrying Ron and Hermione was a big error, one that she made due to 'wish fulfilment' instead of being true to the literature itself. Rowling said that Hermione, should in fact, have married Harry Potter. Rowling acknowledged that this news would ignite fury and upset amongst dedicated fans, but what did the I'm With Geek Team think? by Gemma Williams The Mortal Instruments is a book that covers different types of sexuality. There is the gay relationship between Magnus and Alec; Magnus who it is revealed swings both ways; and Aline and Helen who are in a lesbian relationship. Each one of these is beautiful in its own way and will hopefully help our society realise the errors of their ways. by Luke Botham February is LGBT month in the UK, and to celebrate, the I'm With Geek book team are dedicating this month to exploring the realm of LGBT literature. Luke kicks us off by telling us why LGBT fiction matters... |
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