Teaching In The Time Of: Loving What is Not Loved

Reid Gómez

doi:10.1353/mfs.2026.a992342

June 1, 2026Modern fiction studies

Teaching In The Time Of: Loving What is Not Loved

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Key Points

The essay examines the intricate relationship between personal feelings and teaching about AIDS.
Analysis of personal biases in educational settings
Exploration of emotional responses to teaching contentious topics
Consideration of implications for student engagement and comprehension
Highlights the emotional difficulty in teaching controversial subjects like AIDS.
Demonstrates the tension between personal feelings and professional responsibilities.
Encourages educators to confront their discomfort to foster better learning environments.

Implication

Essay explores the complexities of teaching about AIDS, addressing emotional challenges in education.

Abstract

Abstract: "Loving What is Not Loved" is an essay about teaching a class on AIDS. The essay is an ellipse, a locus of points around two foci: letting a person die because you don't like them and not wanting to be the object of study. The area is easy; the perimeter is not.

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