“She Can Never Be the Same” or Mythical Feminine Agency, Homeric Text, and Contemporary Fiction Interpretations
(This presentation was delivered at the Northeast Modern Language Association’s panel “Re-engaging with the Old Myths: Contemporary...
Navigating My Autonomy with Erica Jong’s Fear of Flying
Fear of Flying recently marked its fiftieth anniversary in November, boasting over 20 million copies sold since its initial publication....
An Avenger Lay in Wait : Beowulf and Grendel’s Mother
Beowulf gets his ass beat by Grendel’s mother. He may have won the war, but she gave him one hell of a time with the battle! For a...
Prometheus, The Red Flower, and Societal Power Dynamics in Jon Favreau’s The Jungle Book
Jon Favreau’s adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s jungle portrays an ecosystem filled with lush, awe-inducing beauty and a place requiring...
Smile and The Cassandra Effect
Within the first few scenes of the 2022 horror film Smile, the audience encounters Laura, a Ph.D. student who witnesses the suicide of a...