While Anthony Burgess’ provocative novel A Clockwork Orange has been loosely associated with Milton’s Paradise Lost in very few academic works, the utilization of each text as a tool to better understand the other remains largely unexplored (Evans 130; Pearson 41) At first glance Burgess’ blood-hungry, sexually gluttonous dystopia may appear as the furthest depiction of human nature from Milton’s how-to guide on salvation possible. However, both texts are established on, and consistently advocate for, personal autonomy and freewill. Furthermore, both texts prompt readers to acknowledge the detrimental effects resulting from the loss of these liberties.Continue reading “Comparing Apples and Oranges: A Comparative Analysis of “A Clockwork Orange” and “Paradise Lost””
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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 “
Who are you in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost?” (Personality Quiz)
Morgan Burdick Nic Helms Rethinking Medieval and Ren Lit 11 December 2023 Have you ever wondered what character you are from an obscure book and scourged the internet for a silly personality quiz only to be disappointed that nobody had made such a quiz? Well, that was me, except there were plenty of versions ofContinue reading “Who are you in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost?” (Personality Quiz)”
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)”
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”
Sprockets and Springes 