Category Archives: Archived Projects

second project — project review

The brain behind “shinrasblog” is intelligent, passionate, and charismatic. Their three projects were very compelling, and, if I had been active and present in class, their work probably would have made a huge impact on my understanding and respect for the texts. The thought that went into their projects transforms their schoolwork into honest, genuineContinue reading “second project — project review”

Project 2 — Jane Eyre + “tolerate it” & “mad woman”

One of the words that comes to mind when reading Jane Eyre is “tolerant.” Not Jane, herself, but everyone around her. They all just tolerate being around her. From the very first page of the novel, readers are shown how badly she is treated by her cousins and aunt, through to her schooling at the Lowood AcademyContinue reading “Project 2 — Jane Eyre + “tolerate it” & “mad woman””

Woman in the attic/Woman in the basement

I know I am a little late on posting the second project but I have been having a hard time thinking of songs that could go for the characters. I was going to make another Spotify playlist like I did for Frankenstein but decided on making small playlists for each character. I was going toContinue reading “Woman in the attic/Woman in the basement”

An Illustration of Disability and Gender Politics in “Jane Eyre”

I made an infographic for this project illustrating the shifting gender politics between Jane and Mr. Rochester, as well as depicting Jane’s relationship to feminine and masculine gender expression as it relates to the men in the novel. An infographic was an easy way to display quotes that provided insight into Jane’s feelings towards Mr.Continue reading “An Illustration of Disability and Gender Politics in “Jane Eyre””

Tuberculosis Represented In Nineteenth Century Literature

“Heard Melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter” – John Keats. Trying to stay healthy and not sick during the early mid nineteenth century was notoriously difficult. The ever expanding world of disease was unknown and unnerving, and in some ways, still is. While we make further steps into understanding disease more as timeContinue reading “Tuberculosis Represented In Nineteenth Century Literature”

Signs of Autism in Jane Eyre; Bronte Sisters Autistic?

Were the Bronte sisters on the spectrum? Obviously, it is impossible to answer this question with certainty since they are long dead, but it can still be speculated on. It can be argued with valid evidence as a possibility. The novel Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, is, in part, an autobiography, which leaves a lotContinue reading “Signs of Autism in Jane Eyre; Bronte Sisters Autistic?”

Ophelia and Mariana

Ophelia & Mariana Throughout the texts Hamlet and Mariana by Shakespeare and Alfred, we see many similarities between the two texts. For example, In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia has repressed feelings that eventually cause her to go mad in the end and commit suicide. Nonetheless, In the poem, Mariana by Alfred, Mariana is constantly repeating howContinue reading “Ophelia and Mariana”

Theme of Nature in Frankenstein & “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (Project 1)

“Even broken in spirit as he is, no one can feel more deeply than he does the beauties of nature. The starry sky, the sea, and every sight afforded by these wonderful regions, seems still to have the power of elevating his soul from the earth” (Shelley, 17). Throughout Frankenstein, there are several instances whereContinue reading “Theme of Nature in Frankenstein & “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (Project 1)”

Bottles and Babes!

In recent years, many of my courses have either assigned or showcased “remixed” literature. When I was in High School, we watched a movie that took Romeo & Juliet and changed the setting from Shakespearian Era to Verona Beach. It really helped me understand Shakespeare’s original play at a deeper level. This is because IContinue reading “Bottles and Babes!”