3 - The Elephant in The Room: Queering The Annals of Wales (Ann. Camb., c. 970)

Welcome to 🌈Queering Arthur👑, our second episode of the podcast, where you can join us in exploring ✨queer interpretations🧠 of 🫅🏾Nennius' History of The Britons📜. Context in this episode includes: distinctness of Welsh poetry, effects of Viking raids, the intersection of art and politics, famous leaders, multiplicity of scribes, and assumptions of linear time. Analysis in this episode includes: a mistaken etymology and The Late Antique Early Ice Age (LALIA, but it should be called the Early Middle Ages Little Ice Age, EMALIA).

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We're discussing these questions:

Discussion Questions:

1. What meaning do others assign to the word "annals" in the text, and how does this differ from your initial interpretation?

2. Is the association between "annals" and "anal" consonant or dissonant with the queer lens through which the text is examined?

3. Does the exploration of linguistic differences between "anal" and "annals" bolster or transcend the initial queer urge felt by the speaker?

4. What is the significance of the "annals" within the context of the text, and how does this contribute to the overall queer interpretation?

5. Where is the mention of "annals" situated within the text, and how does its placement affect its interpretation in relation to queer themes?

6. When do discussions about "annals" and linguistic associations occur, and how does this timing influence the queer analysis of the text?

7. Who engages in the discussion surrounding "annals," and why is this discussion important in the context of queer theory and linguistics?

8. How does the exploration of linguistic nuances contribute to the broader understanding of queer interpretations within the podcast episode?

9. What parallels can be drawn between linguistic analysis and the broader themes of queer representation and identity within the text?

10. How does the discussion surrounding "annals" reflect the podcast's commitment to challenging conventional interpretations and embracing diverse perspectives?

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