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Too Much Masculinity Today (Project 1)

The term “masculinity” is one that has seemed to control many lives of men in the world, without there being any realistic expectation of a man being masculine. Men strive to acquire, or at least appear to have, this vague yet strict protocol of becoming masculine. Even at a young age kids are taught byContinue reading “Too Much Masculinity Today (Project 1)”

Bisclavret Knight & Lady POV

Modern story telling allows you to delve further into the minds of the characters and expose (maybe “expose” is too strong of a word…) a side of them that potentially confirms or denies what the audience previously thought about them. Often, when we are introduced to supporting characters in literature, we are given these flatContinue reading “Bisclavret Knight & Lady POV”

Project 1- Are they really bad women?

Samantha Lombardo Nicholas Helms Rethinking Medieval and Renaissance Literature October 11, 2022 Throughout history, women have constantly been pushed to the side for men to be able to come forth with power. When women gain power or look like they have some form of it, they are then deemed nasty, evil-like people. Most of theContinue reading “Project 1- Are they really bad women?”

Project 1

Olivia Lowrey Professor Helms Rethinking Medieval Literature October 14th, 2022 Loyalty and Literature The texts we have read in class have far more overlap than I originally thought. They contain a multitude of theme crossovers, sometimes even more than one. It was difficult to narrow in on just one theme, but my essay will presentContinue reading “Project 1”

The Green Knight Characters as Playable D&D Characters

There’s something very unique about the fantasy world that David Lowery helps create in his rendition of the tale of the Green Knight. Compared to other fantasy movies like Lord of the Rings or The Princess Bride, the fantasy elements feel more matter-of-fact and almost gritty, all while still maintaining a sense of wonder andContinue reading “The Green Knight Characters as Playable D&D Characters”

Monstrosity in Literature and Film

Monstrosity is a curious thing. Anything can be considered monstrous. People, animals, and things conjured from the imagination can all be attributed monstrous characteristics and therefore considered monsters. But we know from experience that if a character is a true character, three dimensional, complex, real, it isn’t just one thing, good or bad. Nothing isContinue reading “Monstrosity in Literature and Film”

Project 1

Michael Gill Dr. Helms EN 3240 14 October 2022 Project Throughout the readings within class at this time in the semester there have been many themes that I have seen that relate to other readings in multiple ways. One theme I have noticed that has stuck with me so far this year is the pressureContinue reading “Project 1”

Nature: Monster or Mother?

By: Emily Philbrook The paradox between civilization and nature has always been one of complexity and depth. One cannot survive without the other, and yet, the relationship is largely parasitic. Civilization feasts off of nature for personal gains while providing very little back, which has led to the climate crisis of today. This dynamic hasContinue reading “Nature: Monster or Mother?”

Second Unessay (Originally got lost)

Introduction: Throughout all the texts we have read in this class, most share a common theme: women in captivity, mentally and physically. In this I will provide quotes from a few different modern British literature texts we have read in class that represent this common theme. I will then follow it with an explanation, includingContinue reading “Second Unessay (Originally got lost)”