Beowulf: Life Coach

For my unessay, I imagined a world in which Beowulf took to the internet to impart his wisdom on unsuspecting masses, as a life coach. What better way to draw vulnerable populations to him! To advertise himself and attempt to gather new clientele, I designed the beginnings of Beowulf’s Life Coach website.  After viewing aroundContinue reading “Beowulf: Life Coach”

The Mysterious Bisclavret and His King (a potential manga adaptation – unessay 1)

The Mysterious Bisclavret and His King Prologue There once was a beautiful man who lived a happy life. None know his name, so we shall call him Bisclavret, the French name for “werewolf.” He was a knight and lord, well loved by the kingdom and his wife. This kingdom had problems, like most kingdoms, butContinue reading “The Mysterious Bisclavret and His King (a potential manga adaptation – unessay 1)”

The Truth of Medieval Knights

Growing up, my favorite film to watch was The Sword In The Stone. I rewatched the film so many times that I made my own medieval knights costume (with my mom’s help of course) and would go trick or treating as a knight for many halloweens. Stories and movies about medieval knights have always fascinatedContinue reading “The Truth of Medieval Knights”

First Project Fall 2021

Samantha Parker 09/30/2021 First Project Fall 2021 EN 3515 Christianity as an Oppressive Force Furthering Along Imperialism The idea of one going into one’s homeland and taking over it completely is known as imperialism. In doing this, specifically talking about the British, they focus on completely ridding the natives of their culture, language, and religionContinue reading “First Project Fall 2021”

Beowulf; Children’s Book

For my unessay, I decided to try and recreate my own version of a children’s book for the long-time classic Beowulf. After discussing with Professor Helms for our one-on-one meeting we, unfortunately, concluded that creating an entirely new story from begging to end would be a bit tedious and time-consuming for a project that shouldContinue reading “Beowulf; Children’s Book”

The Argument Equiano Wants to Make

Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, Written By Himself contains many appeals to cease and criminalize the practice of slavery, and although many of these appeals are logically sound materially and economically, Equiano’s personal opinion of the matter is centered within his religious and spiritual development which he hones into an effective religious argument through clever and tactful rhetoric. Although the majority of Equiano’s arguments are direct, plainly stated and contained within clearly separatedContinue reading “The Argument Equiano Wants to Make”

Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music

Why did I do what I did and why does it matter? I chose to start my project with my authors note/explanation of what I did because I think it will provide helpful insight into what I’m hoping to accomplish with my poem. When I began thinking about this first project, I knew that IContinue reading “Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music”

First Project Fall 2021

Complex simplicity By Logan Connelly “Cleared my throat and coughed in an elevator today and got my first ugly look from someone who clearly was afraid I had coronavirus. Because I’m petty, I decided to cough some more, and as they were leaving, I yelled “racism is more contagious.”             These two live in theContinue reading “First Project Fall 2021”

Ode to Choi

Oliver Callahan Professor Helms Global Literature 10/1/21 Modern Apocalypses – Project 1 Transcript Before the apocalypse, there was the apocalypse of silence. Silence from those who are not persecuted. Not oppressed based on factors they cannot control or circumstances they were born into. Silence rooted in complacency and content. Before the apocalypse, there was aContinue reading “Ode to Choi”