Exploring the perspective offered by Kate Chopin in her 1894 work, “The Story of An Hour” through the eyes of Mrs. Louise Mallard. At the start we find out that Mrs. Mallard has just received the news that her husband has died in a railroad accident. Now, one would assume that the story would continueContinue reading “The Dichotomy of Marriage”
Category Archives: Books and Literature Galore!
Ever since I was a child, I have been absolutely fascinated with the written word. Though often excitable and adventurous then, I loved nothing more than sitting in the library searching shelf after shelf for a good book to delve into. From adventure to fantasy to history to mythology, I was interested in all of it. This page is dedicated to that love as I read and explore individual books as well as common topics and ideas discussed through various genres.
Freedom’s Tales
Two short and connected fables centered on the realm of nature and rule of law as spoken of by John Locke and William Wilberforce. Short Story #1- on Locke’s ‘Second Treatise on Government’ “Men being by Nature, all free, equal and independent…The only way whereby anyone devests himself of his Natural Liberty, and puts onContinue reading “Freedom’s Tales”
The Role of Fate in Greek Mythology
Another short post due to the fact that I have COVID! This is a ten minute video done by PBS all on the Three Fates from Greek Mythology- exploring their role in various myths and detailing the power they hold over the lives of mortals and even Gods. Another figure that is heavily connected toContinue reading “The Role of Fate in Greek Mythology”
A Response to Ernest Jones’ ‘A Psycho-analytic Study of Hamlet’
My thoughts about his beliefs on the connection between Queen Gertrude and Prince Hamlet. (link to his essay: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5441df7ee4b02f59465d2869/t/56006c66e4b0c5c38c97d6bd/1442868326835/A+Psycho-Analytic+Study+of+Hamlet.pdf) Ernest Jones’ argument for Hamlet is incredibly interesting and fascinating to read. The relationship between Queen Gertrude and Prince Hamlet is a peculiar one that people have spent centuries trying to better understand. Jones makes someContinue reading “A Response to Ernest Jones’ ‘A Psycho-analytic Study of Hamlet’”
A False Dichotomy of Opinions
An informal article about the debates and battles people and pop culture create between different pieces of literature or media. Entertainment is a prominent part of society and often is a source of joy and expression for people across the planet. We all have various books, movies, performing artists, and tv shows that we likeContinue reading “A False Dichotomy of Opinions”
The Power of Fate or One’s Own Will?
‘Cuchulainn’s Boyhood Deeds’ brings into question how influential the ideas of fate and destiny are in one’s life through the example of Cuchulainn himself. At the beginning of the story, the reader is introduced to the prophecy that stands at the core of this story, “…if a warrior took up arms for the first timeContinue reading “The Power of Fate or One’s Own Will?”
The Switch from the Underworld to the Fairy Realm
In changing the world that the main character travels to from the Underworld to the Fairy Realm, the author of ‘Sir Orfeo’ is trying to lighten the atmosphere of the story as well as put distance between the second realm and the mortal realm. ‘Sir Orfeo’ is a story that has taken such a well-knownContinue reading “The Switch from the Underworld to the Fairy Realm”
The Duty of a Warrior
‘Beowulf’ is a story that dictates how a man and warrior should act when others are faced with a cruel enemy who breaks the codes of Germanic society. Beowulf is the hero of this story and yet logistically he is not one you would expect. Grendell is attacking the Danes in this story at theContinue reading “The Duty of a Warrior”
Boo Radley: From Wild Imaginings to True Reality
How in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ the perspective the children have of Maycomb changes overtime through the lens of their beliefs about Boo Radley. Throughout most of this book, Boo Radley is a mysterious figure who the main character’s Scout and Jem often talk about. Our first glimpse of this character is through their eyes;Continue reading “Boo Radley: From Wild Imaginings to True Reality”
The Importance of Roles
How ‘A Thousand and One Nights’ disregards morals in its focus on citizens fulfilling the roles they are given, all through the exploration of four women in particular. Introduction In this essay, I will start by exploring the stories of the four girls and how they are viewed by the book and King Shahrayar. OnceContinue reading “The Importance of Roles”
Seeking After Knowledge 