Medieval Robin Hood Tales: “Robin Hood and the Monk”
Robin Hood’s Middle English ballad, “Robin Hood and the Monk,” portrays his sense of justice and forgiveness.
‘Ivanhoe’ by Sir Walter Scott: Conflicts in the Middle Ages
The historical fiction novel “Ivanhoe” portrays medieval struggle, chivalry, and power dynamics in a romanticized setting.
How to Use Folkloric Language to Convey Complex Ideas
The Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife” tells a cautionary tale of greed, using simple folkloric language to convey complex themes and lessons.
Treasure Island as a Gilded Age Novel: Perspective and Historical Significance
In the 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” was influenced by the Gilded Age, portraying complex characters and reflecting societal values.
Book Review: ‘Master and Commander’ by Patrick O’Brien
The novel “Master and Commander” follows naval officer Jack Aubrey and physician Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars, blending friendship and adventure.
Great Lakes Pirates: Revealing Michigan’s Forgotten Outlaws
Michigan’s rich history includes pirate lore on the Great Lakes, with infamous figures like Dan Seavey involved in illegal activities for personal gain.
How to Enrich Characters and Plot with Conflict
Conflicts in stories involve more than just good versus bad. There are internal conflicts within characters and external conflicts in the story world. Understanding both enriches storytelling.
Ghost Story Conventions in Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot’
As a connoisseur of the strange, I dabble in many forms of odd things. From folklore to legend, from ghost stories to little red men on telephone poles. I have read a fair amount of the weird. When I listened…
Book List: World War Z by Max Brooks
The zombie apocalypse is a pervasive element in our modern culture thanks to a few luminaries and extremely popular shows (both George A. Romero and The Walking Dead respectively). However, many interpretations of the zombie plague have come and gone,…
Metaphorical Loss in Hemingway’s ‘The Three-Day Blow’
In Michigan’s autumn, Hemingway’s “Three Day Blow” captures loss, metaphorically tying the end of nature with the protagonist’s emotions.
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