The Language of Doctor Who: From Shakespeare to Alien Tongues
An essay collection that uses language as an entry point into the character and universe of Doctor Who. With focus on the first eleven Doctors, these essays explore how written and spoken language have been used to define the Doctor’s ever-changing identities, shape his relationships with his many companions, and give him power over his enemies—even the implacable Daleks.
My essay focuses on the Seventh Doctor, “Ghost Light,” and how it compares to nineteenth-century literature.