CLEAN : Literary critic discusses Nobel literature laureates

The transcript discusses the damaged reputation of the Academy and the Nobel Prize due to associations with the MeToo movement and patriarchal issues. It highlights changes in the Nobel committee, including the addition of independent members, and the risks of safe choices in awarding literature. The media's scrutiny of laureates' personal lives and works is noted, with a focus on avoiding misogyny. Predictions include the likelihood of a female laureate and noncontroversial choices in literature.

What impact has the Me Too movement had on the reputation of the Academy and the Nobel Prize?

What are the potential risks associated with the selection of Nobel laureates this year?

How might the media scrutiny affect the laureates' personal lives and works?

In what way does the speaker believe literature should be evaluated, despite the current scrutiny?

What does the speaker presume about the gender of at least one Nobel laureate this time?