project 1

The Tempest 2023

Reflection My reaction to this scene from Shakespeare’s The Tempest Act 2, Scene 2 was simple: it was racist and I couldn’t understand a word they were saying. It makes sense considering Shakespeare wrote in a unique language back in the 16th Century. But as a modern audience that speaks in a simplistic and straightforwardContinue reading “The Tempest 2023”

Bisclavret Reimagined

Reflection Ever since I read Maria de France’s Bisclavret, I fell in love with the tale of a man turning into a werewolf, going through the struggle of being betrayed by ones he thought he loved only to be saved in the end by someone who truly loves him. As a story writer and loverContinue reading “Bisclavret Reimagined”

haiku poems Criminal justice Why are the good sent away? The system is bad Was wrongly accused Was sent to jail with no proof No, this is not fair The Dew Breaker says Killed a priest got a face scar Constant reminder He should be held for All the lives he killed but no, Got away with all Reflection I chose to do 4 haikuContinue reading “project 1”

Project 1- Racism as a Contagious Idea- Then and Now

Sketch based on Lao’s Article- Sketch based on Equiano’s Narritive- Project description and meanings: In Lau’s article he describes racism as being contagious, disease-like, and easily transmissible. This provides us with a visual to something that doesn’t quite have a discernible image to some people. This is a powerful tool in getting his message acrossContinue reading “Project 1- Racism as a Contagious Idea- Then and Now”