Background
Hallissy, Margaret was born on July 28, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Raymond William and Grace Rose (Dunn) Duggan.
( This work demonstrates the ways in which a complex of i...)
This work demonstrates the ways in which a complex of ideas with a misogynistic basis relates to the image of the venomous woman--the woman who uses poisons or potions, who has a relationship with a venomous animal, or who is herself poisonous. Hallissy suggests that the venomous woman is an image of feminine power reflected in masculine fear. The study concentrates on periods when ignorance of the medicinal effects of poisons exaggerated the potency of this image. It examines works of literature which span a large period of time but are linked by this persistent image. Through its examination of the venomous women, it clarifies the function of misogyny as an expression of masculine fear.
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Hallissy, Margaret was born on July 28, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Raymond William and Grace Rose (Dunn) Duggan.
Bachelor, St. John's U., 1966; Master of Arts, Fordham University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1974.
From. adjunct lecturer to Professor of English, Long Island U., Greenvale, New York, since 1973. Adjunct lecturer Adelphi U., 1976-1977, College Mount St. Vincent, 1976.
( This work demonstrates the ways in which a complex of i...)
Member Phi Eta.
Married Gerald James Hallissy, June 25, 1967. Children: Maria, Jennifer, Megan.
