Project 1- Are they really bad women?

Samantha Lombardo Nicholas Helms  Rethinking Medieval and Renaissance Literature October 11, 2022 Throughout history, women have constantly been pushed to the side for men to be able to come forth with power. When women gain power or look like they have some form of it, they are then deemed nasty, evil-like people. Most of theContinue reading “Project 1- Are they really bad women?”

The Green Knight Characters as Playable D&D Characters

There’s something very unique about the fantasy world that David Lowery helps create in his rendition of the tale of the Green Knight. Compared to other fantasy movies like Lord of the Rings or The Princess Bride, the fantasy elements feel more matter-of-fact and almost gritty, all while still maintaining a sense of wonder andContinue reading “The Green Knight Characters as Playable D&D Characters”

Monstrosity in Literature and Film

Monstrosity is a curious thing. Anything can be considered monstrous. People, animals, and things conjured from the imagination can all be attributed monstrous characteristics and therefore considered monsters. But we know from experience that if a character is a true character, three dimensional, complex, real, it isn’t just one thing, good or bad. Nothing isContinue reading “Monstrosity in Literature and Film”

Nature: Monster or Mother?

By: Emily Philbrook The paradox between civilization and nature has always been one of complexity and depth. One cannot survive without the other, and yet, the relationship is largely parasitic. Civilization feasts off of nature for personal gains while providing very little back, which has led to the climate crisis of today. This dynamic hasContinue reading “Nature: Monster or Mother?”

Second Unessay (Originally got lost)

Introduction: Throughout all the texts we have read in this class, most share a common theme: women in captivity, mentally and physically. In this I will provide quotes from a few different modern British literature texts we have read in class that represent this common theme. I will then follow it with an explanation, includingContinue reading “Second Unessay (Originally got lost)”