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The Separation of Sakuntala

There are many themes in Sakuntala, the one that stuck out to me the most is separation. Before we get into that however, can we just appreciate the fact that a common theme in romances is star-crossed lovers from different classes/factions. From Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the more modern film The Prince and me,Continue reading “The Separation of Sakuntala”

Love After Death

Each individual believes themselves to be the center of their own universe whether they know it or not. Our need for food, knowledge, money, and love are all products of our own selfishness. We try to mask this selfishness in many ways, giving back to the community, raising money for different organizations, saving our oceans,Continue reading “Love After Death”

Othello Character’s MBTI (Project 2)

For my second project, I wanted to do something other than a traditional essay. One of the questions I had after finishing Othello, was that I still felt like I didn’t fully understand why Iago had such a hatred for Othello. There were several reasons listed like Othello giving Cassio the job Iago wanted. IagoContinue reading “Othello Character’s MBTI (Project 2)”

Medieval Lit Project 2

Regret Is Redeemed Regret looked at his diploma and saw his life as a failure. Nothing more than a willow tree that was Blown down during a storm in the dead of night. So, he grabbed a black bottle off his messy floor And felt its rough, cool-crisp surface As he smelt the foul odorContinue reading “Medieval Lit Project 2”

Global Lit Project 2

Love is sound. Love Held in their arms, Listening to the THU-THUMPING THU-THUMPING THU-THUMPING Of their heart As their chest Falls and rises With every breath. While they say “I love you” One more time. Love is heartbreaking. To Soon To Be Gone When you are no longer in my life, I will cry my heart out for you thatContinue reading “Global Lit Project 2”

“I Am Your Own Forever” (Found Poem)

~ Did the worldsleep yesterday?Thou had stol’n hours,free and merry.I found kisses on lips,wanting to tastesweet nothingforever. You,whose love eternal,hadst been born ananswer to provelife and heaven.All earth amazed;for nothing greaterthan you. You liv’st tomake a world honest—I thank you forthis love.If there beknives, poison, or fire,I’ll endure it with passionto see you. You giveContinue reading ““I Am Your Own Forever” (Found Poem)”

Project 1 Christian Heroism

Christian Heroism in Medieval Texts Throughout multiple medieval texts, we can notice the prevalent theme of heroism. To begin, we need to define what characteristics being heroic falls under. To be heroic means to be brave, noble or a hero/heroine. Why does Medieval Literature consistently include heroism as a major theme within its texts? AContinue reading “Project 1 Christian Heroism”

Transformative Justice in Othello

Prominent Transformative Justice advocate Mia Mingus defines Transformative Justice as, “Transformative Justice (TJ) is a political framework and approach for responding to violence, harm and abuse. At its most basic, it seeks to respond to violence without creating more violence and/or engaging in harm reduction to lessen the violence” (TJ, A Brief Description, 2020). It’sContinue reading “Transformative Justice in Othello”

Iago, not just a Parrot

My project: I chose the drama masks to represent Iago’s two-faced nature. The black and white were chosen because of the racial bias Iago shows in regards to Othello. The text is green because jealousy is often associated with green. Since the dawn of humanity, there has been a never-ending search for a reason forContinue reading “Iago, not just a Parrot”

Unessay 2: Fruit Gathering LV

I decided to create a comic/manga panel representing the poem Fruit Gathering LV. It was an interesting read although I became more interested in how it would look rather than the story itself, given that I read it as a bit religious and I’m atheist/agnostic. The woman found a reason to live on after herContinue reading “Unessay 2: Fruit Gathering LV”