Jesse Blake

Jesse Blake is a Lecturer and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of English at the University of Notre Dame.

Her educational background:

• Ph.D. candidate in English, University of Notre Dame

Her primary research focuses on Old English Literature and Medieval Literature, examining female representation in Old English verse and heroic society through the lens of Beowulf. She investigates intersections between Old English and modern communication to illuminate historical gender roles. Additional research domains include Renaissance Literature, Shakespeare Studies, and Modern Fantasy Fiction, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to literary analysis across historical periods.