Ayesha Gaye

My cat decided to assist me with thesis-writing yesterday…🐈‍⬛

I saw it on Saturday, it’s awful!😩 The cinematography and visuals were good, but the entire change to the story and unnecessary addition of sex scenes were just the icing on the cake! Poor Emily, my heart breaks for her! The ONLY good thing is that the sales of the novel have increased.

#WutheringHeights #WutheringHeightsMovie #WutheringHeights2026 #EmeraldFennell #MargotRobbie #JacobElordi

The purpose of English as a discipline is to analyse, compare and contrast! We are well within our rights as scholars to defend something when we’re so familiar with its source material.

Yes, you don’t have to read a book to like a movie, but at the same time, don’t have a go at people who genuinely care about the works of people who are no longer alive to defend themselves or what they’ve written!

There are some people on social media who are attacking English students/graduates for defending the novel Wuthering Heights against this new adaptation…

My literary/Victorianist defence mechanisms are proper coming out in defence of Emily Brontë and HER Wuthering Heights right now!

So sad to hear about the passing of Jesse Jackson. A civil rights icon who made such an impact for Black people throughout his life. He will be so missed. Thank you for your advocacy, Jesse.

In the meantime, a message for those who watch the film before reading the novel, and become Brontë fans as a result: Please support the Brontë Parsonage. If you want to purchase Brontë books, try and order them from the Brontë Parsonage’s amazing shop!!!

I am still going to watch the film on Saturday, but I will not be watching with high expectations.

I fully agree that people should read the novel before watching the film, and I am disappointed that there have been significant changes to the plot. But this is Hollywood, so unfortunately, it doesn’t come as a surprise.

The ONLY thing I’m happy about with this movie, is the increased recognition it has brought to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, and the incredible staff who dedicate each and every day to preserving the legacy of the Brontë family.

So I’ve been watching some of the Instagram reviews of the #WutheringHeightsMovie… I’m going to watch it at the cinema on Saturday, but as an English Lit PhD student, I’m not impressed with what I’ve seen so far😅…🧵

I’m pleased to say that it went really well! A great discussion on two of my chapter drafts, with really constructive feedback going forward. Onwards and upwards, hopefully I will have a completed/submitted doctoral thesis by the end of this year!

I haven’t posted on here for a while! Bit of a life/PhD update: I had my PhD confirmation review last week…

Just baked an apple crumble 🍏🥧

Thank you so much!🥺

Is there a way to access this at all? I also wrote something for it prior to the funeral; it’d be lovely to read some of the contributions and memories.

Thank you!☺️

It really does, he was so kind and generous to everyone who knew him. Thank you.

Simon was my primary PhD supervisor. I watched this a few months back when I heard of his unfortunate passing; it brought a tear to my eye. Thinking of his family and loved ones at this time; he was such a special person❤️

I’d just like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas, and all the very best for 2026! I hope you have a wonderful time with your families and loved ones!🎄❄️☃️🌟

So Charlie decided to bring a dead mouse into the dining room last night!😩🐭

Completely agree!🙌🏾

It’s so amazing to see something positive come out of something negative. The power of social media is immense. I’ve honestly loved reading all of the academic accomplishments from women around the world🥺

Fortunately, academic women worldwide have stood up. They are reposting Richard Cooper’s original post of “Just look at the degree on that chick”, and posting it alongside images of themselves in their graduation gowns, with their acquired degrees (I may have also joined in🙊).

According to some of these trolls, women should still be prohibited from attending universities. This is disturbing. Some of the comments I have read are scary, with some saying that the only purpose women have in this world is to reproduce (it’s giving very strong Handmaid’s Tale/Gilead vibes…😳).

The above post was in response to Dr @juliet-turner.bsky.social’s PhD celebratory post.

“Just look at the degree on that chick – No man ever” – Richard Cooper, 2025

Recently on X (formerly Twitter), there has been a growing trend of trolls (mostly incels), directing hate towards women who have achieved academic success.