renaissance – Sprockets and Springes

Macbeth’s Monster-ification of Maternity: Reinforcing a Patriarchal Pillar

As with most systems of oppression, patriarchalism is upheld by a weaponized collective fear. Of which, a consistent through line is that of “maternal agency.” (Chamberlain 73) Throughout the play of Macbeth, the influential authority given to maternal figures such as Lady Macbeth, and the three witches at times, is often conceded to as theContinue reading “Macbeth’s Monster-ification of Maternity: Reinforcing a Patriarchal Pillar “

Two Sides of Satan in Paradise Lost (Through Art)

This unessay focused on bringing John Milton’s Paradise Lost alive through art. As an artist, I wanted to do something art-related and thought about drawing a scene from one of the readings we read. As I was more attached to Paradise Lost due to its themes and characters, I wanted to illustrate the story throughContinue reading “Two Sides of Satan in Paradise Lost (Through Art)”