Lecture Notes on Carrie and Speculative Legalism

These flashcards highlight key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Carrie and speculative legalism.

Speculative Legalists

Individuals who analyze the intersection of law and speculative thought, often within a philosophical framework.

Telekinesis

The ability to move objects with one's mind, a central theme in the story of Carrie.

Juissance

A term used in psychoanalysis, particularly by Lacan, meaning enjoyment that can be both pleasurable and painful.

The Monstrous Maternal

A psychoanalytic concept describing the devouring aspect of motherhood, often represented as a consuming figure, as seen in characters like Margaret White in Carrie.

Neurotic

A psychological state characterized by anxiety, insecurity, and a sense of incompleteness, often contrasted with psychotic and perverse states.

Blood and Menstruation

Recurring motifs in Carrie that symbolize femininity, horror, and societal shame.

Lacanian Theory

A framework based on the ideas of Jacques Lacan, focusing on the unconscious, desire, and the symbolic order.

Phallic Signifier

A term in Lacanian psychoanalysis referring to the symbol of authority and power, often associated with patriarchy.

Cinematic Vengeance

A thematic element in films that explores the narrative of revenge, often depicted through graphic violence.

Revenge Film Archetype

A typical narrative structure where an abused or wronged individual exacts vengeance on their oppressors, common in horror genres.

Feminist Ethics

A framework that examines moral issues from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the experiences and rights of women.

Psychoanalysis

A psychological theory and method of treatment developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motives and conflicts.

Cultural Legal Studies

An interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between culture, law, and society.

Higher Law

A philosophical concept referring to moral principles that transcend human law, often discussed in legal theory.