A Beginning Like worried children, we held on to each other for dear life, A trust and a bond unlike any before, Relying on each other like two cubs in the wildlife, “Nothing can break us” we swore. You quickly became my outlet, Never complaining about my tangents, worries, and complaints, Instead you simply listened,Continue reading “Sonnets of the Past, Present, and Future”
Category Archives: Archived Projects
Spenser’s View on the Roman Catholic Church Through the Eyes of Classical Mythology
The Christian influences and criticism against the Roman Catholic Church are abundant and apparent in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. However, there are other influences, themes, and motifs that are overshadowed by the heavy religious contexts and easily overlooked. Spenser not only drew inspiration from the intertwining religious and political climate of his time, butContinue reading “Spenser’s View on the Roman Catholic Church Through the Eyes of Classical Mythology”
Shape-Shifter
Less bold than a sign, Still there is that lingering line. Invisible to the ignorant Making itself more tolerant. Breeding Reproducing Recreating More subtly than a white sheet Yet the young man is still not safe on the street. Oppressors walking amongst us Your silence feds the beast Ignoring it Satisfies it Encourages it NurturesContinue reading “Shape-Shifter”
The One With a Comic Strip: Spenser’s Faerie Queen Characters
I had SO much fun with this unessay project! I don’t think I would believe myself it I told Freshman year, English major, Delaney that I would be doing a comic strip for a project Senior year. As discussed in my audio reflection, there were a few critical decisions I made within each panel ofContinue reading “The One With a Comic Strip: Spenser’s Faerie Queen Characters”
Bisclavret and the Werewolf Conundrum
Bisclavret by Marie De France is not your typical everyday werewolf story. You can do your research on Lycanthropy and find some information about werewolf bites in stories, the lunar cycles, and full moons, but Marie De France did not write what you would expect a werewolf story to be. This isn’t Twilight with shirtlessContinue reading “Bisclavret and the Werewolf Conundrum”
Beowulf: Just Bland Enough to be a Playable Character!
Alright, I had high hopes going into this project, but, in all honesty, I let myself down. Here’s what I managed to create: I wanted to find something engaging to do for this project – something that could hold my attention long enough for me to create it, and hold a peer’s attention long enoughContinue reading “Beowulf: Just Bland Enough to be a Playable Character!”
Fragile Masculinity Script (Project 1)
Fade into a women in a suit in a law firm office Have you felt that you’re not man enough to fit into society? Do you feel if you do anything “girly”, you’ll be made fun of? Have you ever thought this woman must be gay because she dosnt like you/ Hi my name isContinue reading “Fragile Masculinity Script (Project 1)”
Beowulf Found Poem
“When war assaults praise-worthy actions must honor his comrades, himself wielded, and the well loved land-prince Long did rule them. With weapons of warfare, weeds for the battle, Many a jewel with him must travel And favors no fewer they furnished Lone on the main, a gold-fashioned standard sad was their spirit, Their mood veryContinue reading “Beowulf Found Poem”
Thesis Pieces (tm Don’t Sue Me)
This essay works in two synchronous parts: one cross-referencing Jeffrey Cohen’s Seven Theses of monster culture with monsters from Beowulf and Marie de France’s “Bisclavret”, and two: assessing Cohen’s essay as an effective framework for digesting the presence and presentation of monsters universally. For this to work, each creature must be set against each thesis;Continue reading “Thesis Pieces (tm Don’t Sue Me)”
first project (poetic tales of loyalty)
Medieval tales of loyal knights arise from a society based on trust Kingdoms based on feudalism and unjust Chivalry The code of the medieval warrior Honor valor courtesy and loyalty Helped them stay in lineIndividuality died distribution of power starting with a kingNobles granted land But here’s the thingTheir military must devote their livesFor royal bloodlinesContinue reading “first project (poetic tales of loyalty)”
Sprockets and Springes 