Neanderthal Messiah — 119

Milton 340 | Bascom Hall Basement Classroom | UW Madison XX

[Turned-around Student, confronting:] ‘ I’m so tired of being blamed for this!’

[Shocked Male Student in 2nd row:] ‘…Professor James says exegesis.’

[Female Student, turns even more:] ‘Interpret, my ass! Men are the problem!

War, rape, oppression, ogling…’

[Professor James allowing the exchange, to a degree, in her classes.]

[Male Student:] ‘Feminism?’

[Female Student, incensed:] ‘You’re damned straight, Mister!’

[And with more profanity, Professor James steps in:] ‘OK Class,

Settle down — the demise of Adam & Eve provokes much on

The theme of blame.

Also just as important, is why do we exist, is there Original Sin -

Do we still owe something?

Is it like your Sage-Allen overcoat there, your grandfather’s right?

[They were both from back East

The professor’d once commented on his inherited overcoat’s label -

Her Wrentham convent Boston accent, his CT neutral speech.]

Must these clothes be worn?’

…

[Male Student:] ‘Like her Tri Delt pants?

[k k r emblazoned across the Feminist’s sweatpants’ Greek behind.]

I was just reading your message — exegesis.’

…

[The young Feminist, turns back to the front, stands:]

‘You’re a pig!

[To her professor for support:] ‘We don’t have to stand for this!

I’m a Kappa, not Tri Delt!’

[She walks towards the door.]

[Professor James:] ‘Take your things… [door slams]

Now class - on to Feminism, this campus Eden & religion -

Through the eyes of Milton.’