Spring2024 – Sprockets and Springes

Unmasking Disability: A Critical Examination of The Phantom of the Opera Through the Lens of Disability Studies

Morgan Burdick Nic Helms Critical Theory 05 May 2024 Unmasking Disability: A Critical Examination of The Phantom of the Opera Through the Lens of Disability Studies Introduction “The Phantom of the Opera” written by Gaston Leroux, and later adapted for the stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a tale of love, obsession, and tragedy setContinue reading “Unmasking Disability: A Critical Examination of The Phantom of the Opera Through the Lens of Disability Studies”

Moneta: The Femme Fatale in Hyperion

Morgan Burdick Nic Helms Critical Theory 08 March 2024 Moneta: The Femme Fatale in Hyperion Paired with a cigarette and a fur boa, Femme Fatales have captivated audiences since their appearance in mainstream media. They are dark, mysterious, seductive, and overall a complex character to have in any form of media. Even in forms thatContinue reading “Moneta: The Femme Fatale in Hyperion”