An informal essay regarding the symbolism of Prometheus and Pandora in Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein. The choice of allusion within a story holds great significance. Whether it is an image, idea, or a specific character,[…]
Tag: sorrow
A Poet’s Homage
I am not an essayist, nor would I ever care to be one. That being acknowledged, I do, at the same time, recognize the purpose critical writing plays in terms of its kinship to literature,[…]
The Night That Never Ends
I had a really hard time writing this piece and it took me a while. Even though it’s not great and mainly just a bunch of dismal discombobulation, I hope you will enjoy it. Warning: sensitive[…]
Polished Personal Response–Swept Under the Rug
~ Creative response to the visual “Waited” by Clive Smith, deriving inspiration from the image of the rug in order to explore the constraints that fearful circumstances can have on an individual. These constraints can then[…]
A Heart That Became Cold
This is a personal response to Joy Kogawa’s poem “Where There is A Wall.” I wrote this short story (might be too short-sorry) within the span of 45 minutes so I apologize beforehand if some[…]
Lie to Me
Lie to me. Please lie to me. Let me not know that this is my truth, my reality. God let me not know. Keep my eyes clouded, blind. Let my ears bleed; prevent me from[…]