The past influences the present—the literature and art of the past influence the media we create and consume today. Today, anime is a popular media format and several aspects of anime can be linked back to kabuki and bunraku theater. Bunraku and kabuki are two styles of theater that originated in Japan, both of which areContinue reading “Japanese Theater Relating to Modern Anime”
The Masculine Urge to Become a Samurai
The Authority of Power for women in Japan
Throughout the history of Japan, many nations and cultures have strived to topple one another alot like other countries over the world. However, one thing that I believe sticks out to Japan is the idea of “Man”. To go into more depth Japan has a deep belief in the idea of the samurai. Being thatContinue reading “The Authority of Power for women in Japan”
Spirits as Visual Representation of Inner Conflict in Throne of Blood and The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido
Revenge stories have been a common trope in literature spanning across all cultures, times, contexts, and date back to some of the earliest literary works—and rightfully so. Revenge tales are interesting, they are an easy outline for structuring a story, setting up a clear protagonist and antagonist, and is malleable for the author, allowingContinue reading “Spirits as Visual Representation of Inner Conflict in Throne of Blood and The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido”
An Academic Review of Rabindranath Tagore
By, Tabitha Lopes. Upon my research into Rabindranath Tagore I found that he had more to say than, “Terry not over your toilet”. His beliefs sound foreign to the Western bred mind but are essential to consider if we want to make a serious attempt at fixing our education system. That is not to sayContinue reading “An Academic Review of Rabindranath Tagore”
Yūeri; the Cultural Beliefs Behind Japanese Ghost Stories (Unessay)
Japanese ghost stories, also known as yūrei tales, are acknowledged around the world for their compelling depiction of supernatural beings. The most famous being Oiwa, from Nanboku Tsuruya’s 1825 play, The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido. Though viewed by Western culture as great means for entertainment, this story is not meant to bringContinue reading “Yūeri; the Cultural Beliefs Behind Japanese Ghost Stories (Unessay)”
Power and Identity; The Complex Roles of Women in Throne of Blood and Blue Eye Samurai
Makayla Marucci December 5, 2024 Global Literature – Professor Nic Helms Project #2 In both Throne of Blood and Blue Eye Samurai, the female characters, Lady Asaji and Mizu play pivotal roles that transcend the traditional gender roles in film and media. Lady Asaji, in Throne of Blood, is a manipulative figure who drives herContinue reading “Power and Identity; The Complex Roles of Women in Throne of Blood and Blue Eye Samurai”
Blue Eye Puppet | Mizu as a Japanese Theatre Puppet
I was extremely enamored by the puppets used in the Kabuki Theatre video we watched for class. I’ve been a theatre kid for a very long time, and I had never seen this type of theater before, and it just really stood out to me. The style of the puppets used and the way theContinue reading “Blue Eye Puppet | Mizu as a Japanese Theatre Puppet”
Society and its Effects on Romantic Partners in the Literature World
In the play “Love Suicide at Amijima,” Chikamatsu creates a narrative of star-crossed lovers named Jihei and Koharu. The characters are shaped by a society that adamantly rejects their love due to the strict social hierarchy that separates them. Chikamatsu shows an 18th-century Japanese tragedy that serves as a commentary on the potentially devastating consequencesContinue reading “Society and its Effects on Romantic Partners in the Literature World”
Oiwa Justice Tarot Card Painting
By Maya Russell My project is a painting of Oiwa from The Ghost Stories at Yotsuya on the Tokaido. I am doing the painting in the style of the Justice tarot card. According to Labyrinthos, the Justice tarot card represents “justice, karma, consequence, accountability, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect.” This is in lineContinue reading “Oiwa Justice Tarot Card Painting”
Sprockets and Springes 