Throughout this class, I was constantly thinking to myself, ‘what are we going to read next? What sort of experiences are we going to hear about now?’ A lot of this came from the fact that this was a global class; I’ve taken 3 classes on works from a specific country, so this was a… Read more Class reflection
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Teresa Mei Chuc poems reflection (post catch-up)
While reading through these poems, I found it interesting how a decent amount of them seemed to deal with changing identity, or the possibility of a changed identity. Names is the poem that seems to deal with this the most; the number of names and different birthdays reflects an almost different person. Or, at least,… Read more Teresa Mei Chuc poems reflection (post catch-up)
3rd project – Essay
Shakuntala’s connection to nature Throughout the tale of Shakuntala, we, the readers, are able to see the love that blossoms between Shakuntala and the King Dusyanta. We are also able to see the abundance of nature throughout the play. However, these things are not mutually exclusive, or disconnected. We see love and nature intertwined… Read more 3rd project – Essay
Love at first sight? Ew… (week 10 reflection)
After reading Shakuntala, I was really interested in how fascinated people were (and still are today) at the thought of love at first sight. I always thought Romeo and Juliet was the first major piece of writing to ever really turn people onto this subject/theme, but after reading this play, it’s obvious that’s not the… Read more Love at first sight? Ew… (week 10 reflection)
Romeo and Juliet? Never heard of them (Kalidasa Q’s)
Before I post my questions, I just wanna say I get major Romeo and Juliet Vibes from this, at least in the beginning. This sort of leads into my first question. Why do people enjoy these “love at first sight” stories (Like Sakuntala or R+J) so much? I’m thinking it’s because of how idealized love… Read more Romeo and Juliet? Never heard of them (Kalidasa Q’s)
Duality in The Dewbreaker
When coming up with an idea for this unessay, I wanted to find something that obviously wasn’t an essay. Obviously essays are SO MUCH FUN to write, but sometimes an essay isn’t the best way to convey the message you want to. Eventually I realized, why not make a video? I’ve been wanting to make… Read more Duality in The Dewbreaker
Dang, this book was interesting (reflection)
It’s hard for a book of short stories to catch my attention. It’s even harder when those short stories are about everyday or uninteresting things. This book, however, still grabbed my attention. Quite quickly, too. Kalidasa managed to take these seemingly uninteresting stories and weave them together in a way that made the book desirable… Read more Dang, this book was interesting (reflection)
First Essay – Racism and Social Pressure
*note* *This is the updated version!!* Racism has been a pretty strong theme within the texts we have read so far. We have read accounts from both sides; the racist, and the oppressed. But what if, due to pressure from others, those who oppose racism suddenly turn to ‘fit in’ with society? What if some… Read more First Essay – Racism and Social Pressure
Stop being so confusing, Jane, I’m trying to figure you out!
As I read through the play Death and the King’s Horseman, I found myself really interested in Jane’s character. After reading the first two scenes, I thought that maybe she would play some bigger, more important role. But in her next scene, the 4th scene, she seemed to have a bit of a personality shift.… Read more Stop being so confusing, Jane, I’m trying to figure you out!
Soyinka Act 5 questions
Was Pilking’s aversion to Elesin’s death genuinely “good”? I’m not sure whether Pilkings tries to prevent Elesin’s death simply because he doesn’t want a death under his ‘rule’, or because he finds the ritual disgusting, or because he just doesn’t want an honorable man to die. So is his attempt at preventing death due to… Read more Soyinka Act 5 questions