Helen Reakes
As a student studying English Literature at Swansea University, I have embraced my passion for detangling and analysing literature, and have developed a love for debate and argument surrounding the media. I am looking to develop myself within product promotion in the media, and public relations.
I enjoy exploring the presentation of women in the media industry, specifically in advertising and magazine work where airburshing is used to extreme measures. I also look into how this may have influenced an ever increasing rise in sufferers of Anorexia Nervosa.
I also embrace a talent for performing a close analysis of much of the literature I have read and studied, specifically works of William Blake, Shakespeare and Henry James.
If you enjoy my writing please don't hesitate to get in touch with any tips and tricks for me, or any interest in my work. helenreak1@btinternet.com (no spam please!)
Latest Articles
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Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
Picture Perfect follows Cassie as her memory slowly returns, after suffering amnesia, to remember her life isn't as perfect as it seems.
Mar 22, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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How to get Famous Through YouTube
A variety of examples of ways to get famous through the video hosting website YouTube
Mar 22, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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If There be Thorns by Virginia Andrews
If There be Thorns in the third in a five part series of books by Virginia Andrews based on the Dollanganger Family
Mar 21, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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Petals on the Wind by Virginia Andrews
Petals on the Wind is the second in a five part series of books by Virginia Andrews, based on the Dollangangers family.
Mar 21, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews
Flowers in the Attic is the first in a five-part series of books by Virginia Andrews, based on the Dollanganger family.
Mar 21, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult: A Review
Nineteen Minutes is a thought provoking story following various characters throughout the events before and after a school shooting.
Mar 20, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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House Rules by Jodi Picoult: A Review
House Rules is the story of Jacob Hunt who is diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, presenting the struggle between the law and his disability.
Mar 20, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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The Representation of Women in Disney: Cinderella
From rags to riches: how any dream, no matter how daft, will come true as long as you're obedient, fair and beautiful inside and out.
Mar 20, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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The Representation of Women in Disney: Snow White
A fair maiden obedient to her subordinate duty vs a bitter middle aged spinster.
Mar 20, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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Accusation and Scandal in 'Much Ado About Nothing'
A look at how destructive Hero's apparent loss of virginity has on her reputation and life as a respectful woman, and the honour of her family.
Mar 18, 2011
- Helen Reakes
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