In literature and film, betrayal often emerges as a force so powerful it can tear apart not just individuals but entire communities. Both The Blue Samurai and Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood explore this theme in depth, telling stories of characters who betray their values, their closest allies, and ultimately, themselves. Rooted in the rigidContinue reading “The Role of Betrayal in Shaping Character Downfall in The Blue Samurai and Throne of Blood”
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Silence, Gender Roles, and Trauma in The Dew Breaker and Death and the King’s Horseman
In literature, silence often functions as more than just the absence of speech; it serves as a powerful tool for communication, repression, and the reinforcement of societal norms. In The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat and Death and the King’s Horseman by Wole Soyinka, silence takes on profound significance. Both texts explore the waysContinue reading “Silence, Gender Roles, and Trauma in The Dew Breaker and Death and the King’s Horseman “
Sprockets and Springes 