I am well acquainted with the word “overdramatic.” That word and its synonyms are in the backbones of my DNA, the mitochondria of my cells, and run through my veins alongside my blood. I’ve been[…]
Author: mariamc
amor aeternus: a farewell for now
Dear AP Class of 2020, From the bottom of my heart, from the start of my inferior vena cava to the end of my pulmonary artery, thank you. In a semester where[…]
death to the salesman: a polished death of a salesman critical
…the significance of an individual’s attempt to live unconstrained by convention or circumstance. Before one is even aware that they are alive, their destiny is determined. Through the combination of conventions, what is expected[…]
the saving grace of the emotional coward: a polished hamlet critical
…the role emotional courage plays when an individual experiences separation. Accepting the validity of one’s emotions and holding to them, even in the face of tumultuous circumstances, is perhaps one of the bravest things[…]
the stars mingle with dust: a faiz ahmed faiz emulation-ish
a short story heavily inspired by zaid and zain’s poetry seminar Where I come from, it is unlawful, immoral, and strictly forbidden to look up. Men patrol the rooftops with the unlucky outcasts in[…]
fly safe, cosmonaut: a polished personal
…the impact of separation on an individual’s life. text: “Perpetual Motion” by Tony Hoagland An eternity ago, I kept a little logbook of how many days I had been in orbit. Now, the seconds[…]
niche: a bit of wisdom from me to you
If afforded the opportunity, I would roundhouse kick my past self in the head. I’m hoping it would succeed in knocking some sense into her. It’s not her fault that she was so young[…]
the orchid mantis: an ophelia character analysis
Shakespeare’s works defy simple readings. The nuanced and layered stories and the complex and fleshed-out characters cannot be boiled down to the good guy and the villain. Generally, readers are ready and willing to delve[…]
the death of empathy: a polished frankenstein critical
…the nature of motivations that direct an individual’s course of action. Despite the strides made by modern and ancient science alike, no man has ever created a power as potent as ambition. Individuals who are[…]
a perfect marriage: a frankenstein response
*Strap in folks, this is a weird one. Frankenstein is probably my favourite book of all time, so I pulled out all I had to make my final in-class farewell to it memorable. This post[…]