Sacrifice Makes the World Go ‘Round  

Makenna G. Horne  Professor Helms  Currents in Global Literature  13 October 2023  Sacrifice is central to our life, we sacrifice little things each day, less time for lunch because of a project deadline, and less time reading in the evening so you can call your mom. It goes around and around. This can be seenContinue reading “Sacrifice Makes the World Go ‘Round  “

Colonialism, Medieval Literature and Land Acknowledgments

Colonialism Colonialism presents itself in many ways throughout Medieval British literature from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Shakespeare’s Othello, yet it’s hardly noticed unless one looks for it.  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight illustrates a classic example of colonialism that portrays English dominance over Wales. “SGGK offers a colonial view of theContinue reading “Colonialism, Medieval Literature and Land Acknowledgments”

Project 2: The Final Project

All ask to know of the machinations of the universe, the nature of God and the Gods, Satan, and the figures of the bible. Interestingly, however not nearly enough attention is given to how the stories we tell of them affect the perceived nature of the world we live in. Many seek to answer theseContinue reading “Project 2: The Final Project”

Final Project 2

Reflection I was having trouble finding an unessay route. With some research, I landed on a website called CreateDreamExplore, which offered ideas in what to do for a novel study. I finally chose to do an interview where Sin is applying for an unspecified job.  Last project, I did something of similar nature where I tookContinue reading “Final Project 2”

Gender Parity as the Foundation for Utopia

Explorations into the concept of utopian society tend to prioritize observation over explanation.  Generally speaking, a Utopia features “no heaven… no hell… no countries… no religion… no possessions… no need for greed or hunger… a brotherhood of man,” and a world that “will live as one” (Lennon).  This emphasis on the elimination of manmade societalContinue reading “Gender Parity as the Foundation for Utopia”

The Blazing World Final Project

Samantha Lombardo Rethinking Medieval and Reinassance Literature Nicholas Helms 12/12/22 As a reader, we all have our own interests in what we like to read and why. Some of us like Poetry, others Non-Fiction. There also is Fiction, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Narrative, and so much more. All of these categories are considered genres of writing,Continue reading “The Blazing World Final Project”

Project 12/12 First attempt at a Sonnet

The girl I used to know; Of course, I miss her so; And now the pain still grows; As the days, they go and go. This girl, grieves and grows; Far from me she goes; Off with whomever she chose; Wherever, I’ll never know. And now I must let go; From all I can’t forget;Continue reading “Project 12/12 First attempt at a Sonnet”

The Empress’s Subjects – A Card Game Based On The Blazing-World

In this social-strategy card game, imagine you are all members of the Empress’s inner council within the wild world of the Blazing-World. And you all have a mission. Well, many missions. You see, the Empress has given you all several tasks to complete. You will do these tasks by electing willing subjects to do theContinue reading “The Empress’s Subjects – A Card Game Based On The Blazing-World”