Episode One

Episode Description: Welcome to Ripperature: Building the Myth! In this episode, Gracie introduces Jack the Ripper as a culture-text, gives you a brief explanation of the five women canonically characterized as victims of Jack the Ripper, and places you within the theoretical and gender contexts of the season. Use the links below for references, content notes, etc.

The Nemesis of Neglect,A spectre figure representing crime. During this period occured the Whitechapel or ‘Jack the Ripper’ murders. Image taken from Punch, or the London Charivari. Originally published/produced in London, September 29th, 1888.

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