Wole Soyinka wrote this play in 1975 but it is based on events that occurred in 1946 in the city of Yoruba, Nigeria. Before I read this play, I researched the author, Wole Soyinka. One thing I found very interesting about him that others may not know if they didn’t look him up wasContinue reading “Gender in “Death and the King’s Horseman” by Wole Soyinka”
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Project 2 (Reupload)
There is something to be said about the countless stories in history that go unheard. Millions of stories are untold due to the massive wave of history swallowing them up and leaving them in the void of time. When it comes to war, natural disasters, or any situation with victims, we rarely hear the storiesContinue reading “Project 2 (Reupload)”
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”
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”
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”
Representation of Masculinity Through Imagery in Sultana’s Dream and Shakuntala
Samantha Parker EN 3515 Second Project 11/05/21 To be masculine is to have the attributes and characteristics that make up a “man.” However, everyone defines masculinity in their own way. In today’s world, masculinity comes along with stereotyping, both good and bad. The stereotypical view on men is that they are the “bread-makers,” or theContinue reading “Representation of Masculinity Through Imagery in Sultana’s Dream and Shakuntala”
Second Project
The story “The Recognition of Sakuntala” is told in two different ways. The way I’m going to be talking about today was translated by W.J. Johnson. This story has many up’s and downs as it follows the love story between Sakuntala and King Dusyanta. The part of the story I want to focus on isContinue reading “Second Project”
Feminism in the Middle East
A Closer Look at Timeline Events: 1906: The Constitutional Revolution lasted from 1906 until 2011. One of the main causes of this event was European influence in Iran and the rift it created among the public in regards to their social, religious, and moral values. The goal of the revolution was to put in writing Continue reading “Feminism in the Middle East”
Reflecting on Joy Harjo’s Poem, “Don’t Bother The Earth Spirit”
For this reflection I will be discussing a wonderful poem titled; “Don’t Bother The Earth Spirit”, written by Joy Harjo. I was introduced to Harjo through reading assignments in class and became more interested in her work because of her poems’ vivid detail, imagery, and emotion. While reading her poetry bibliography online, I noticed sheContinue reading “Reflecting on Joy Harjo’s Poem, “Don’t Bother The Earth Spirit””
Sprockets and Springes 