Sarah Stanley

Ms. Sarah Stanley is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Marquette University. Her research focuses on gender and sexualities studies, late-Victorian romance, Tolkien studies, and fantasy literature. She explores intersections between Victorian and modern popular culture, emphasizing feminist reinterpretations of canonical texts. Current projects include a co-authored book chapter on HBO’s Watchmen and a doctoral dissertation analyzing thematic links between Dracula and The Lord of the Rings.

Her teaching philosophy prioritizes inclusivity and reflective writing, fostering student engagement with social justice themes. She teaches courses like LGBTQ+ Narratives and Comics and Graphic Narrative, emphasizing iterative revision processes. Her scholarly presentations address topics such as gender dynamics in Dracula, socio-occupational hierarchies in fin-de-siècle romance, and Tolkien’s use of orientalized landscapes.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications and active participation in interdisciplinary conferences. She currently holds office hours in Marquette Hall and leads courses that bridge literature, film, and theory.