Why Canon Is Important: A Star Wars Story
What is canon? Should writers dread it? And why are Star Wars fans talking about it? Here’s why.
The Philosophy Of The Jedi & The Sith: An Analysis Of Emotion In Star Wars
What is the philosophy of the Jedi and the Sith? Are they right? Let’s dig deeper into Star Wars.
Power In Ozymandias: Watchmen And Breaking Bad In Modern Times
Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a terrific poem, and in this blog post, we’ll comment on power, and how it shapes individuals, especially in fiction. Note: This blog post contains spoilers for Watchmen (graphic novel) and the television show Breaking Bad....
Philosophical Fiction: The Stories That Ask Big Questions
Fiction asks fascinating philosophical questions, and doesn’t always provide easy answers. Fiction, no matter the genre, has the ability to tell a good story and to challenge our presumptions and thoughts. Writers and artists may not consider themselves...
How Realistic Is The Handmaid’s Tale? Not By Much.
Note: This blog post contains no spoilers for Atwood’s books or the television show. Atwood’s groundbreaking dystopia The Handmaid’s Tale is proof that fiction has the ability to appear too real. Yet how realistic is The Handmaid’s Tale? The...
Understanding Crime And History: A Defense Of Empathy
Crime in our present day world is nasty and unpleasant to think about. As is the many criminal occurances that occur in history. Not only that, but the violence that unfolds causes us to react. We don’t like to see other people get hurt and abused, so...
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