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Nothing Makes Sense, But Maybe That’s The Point.

In this era of humanity, the world is heavily saturated with digital media. We’re living in a transitional moment, caught between the understandings of digitally literate younger era, and the digitally illiterate pensioners, separated only by a generational gap. But in 2025, it’s common knowledge that memes, brainrot, and social media shitposting have become GenContinue reading “Nothing Makes Sense, But Maybe That’s The Point.”

What’s Underneath? – Artwork Inspired by Mexican Gothic

In Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the theme of perceived weakness versus a hidden resilience is explored extensively. This book shows an interesting portrayal of how some characters who appear fragile to the outside world may possess an inner strength that contradicts their outward demeanor. Conversely, characters with an outward facade of strength often hideContinue reading “What’s Underneath? – Artwork Inspired by Mexican Gothic“

A Character Comparison of the “Monsters” Within Mr. Rochester and Jay Gatsby

Liam Leavitt Professor Nic Helms Rethinking Modern British Literature 8 March 2024 We are all monsters in one way or another. Arguably, all people have an inner evil that drives them. Whether it be greed, gluttony, or lust, it does not always outwardly define a person or their character. In the foreword of The AshgateContinue reading “A Character Comparison of the “Monsters” Within Mr. Rochester and Jay Gatsby”

Oiwa’s Revenge –

A Modernized Adaptation of “The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido” Adapted by Liam Leavitt Link to script (the script did not correctly format when pasted in): https://readthrough.com/d/CtlEPmSYcdTc7d5l0F71d0UKWh92ic (please email me if the link does not work) Reflection on Unessay In adapting the traditional Japanese kabuki play “Ghost Stories: A Revenge Tale” into aContinue reading “Oiwa’s Revenge –”

Edwidge Danticat’s use of Narrative Craft in The Dew Breaker

Liam Leavitt Nicholas Helms Currents in Global Literature 29 October 2023 In her collection of short stories, The Dew Breaker, Edwidge Danticat shows a rounded understanding of effective storytelling and narrative craft. She uses aspects such as multiple perspectives, non-linear time structures, and symbolic elements that all contribute to a rich exploration of themes suchContinue reading “Edwidge Danticat’s use of Narrative Craft in The Dew Breaker”