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Freedom of the Mind (12/11/24)

John F. Kennedy once said, “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” In the fiction novel Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, freedom is explored in both personal lives and politics. The protagonist Kambili begins to stray away from her structured life that was governed by her father. At the sameContinue reading “Freedom of the Mind (12/11/24)”

The Will of Fate (9/19/24)

“I will seize fate by the throat; it shall certainly never wholly overcome me” (BrainyQuote). Unfortunately for Beethoven, fate is something that is set in stone. No matter what one does, fate cannot be changed. An excellent example of this would be the Greek tragedy Oedipus the King by Sophocles. In this story, Oedipus findsContinue reading “The Will of Fate (9/19/24)”

WJMC Day 0: Preparation

I am attending the 2nd session of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference this July from the 14th to the 19th. I am super excited as I have never attended a conference like this before. Before then, I had been pondering a lot about what I wanted to do once I graduated. I had itContinue reading “WJMC Day 0: Preparation”

Book Ban – English I B Honors Project (3/21/24)

Since 1637, many books have been banned for reasons ranging from ludicrous to corrupt. Even some kids’ books have been nominated for removal. An example would be Little Red Riding Hood which was nominated for “violence.” Another would be Matilda by Roald Dahl which was nominated for “encouraging students to disobey their parents.” The bookContinue reading “Book Ban – English I B Honors Project (3/21/24)”

The Eurocentricity of Fantasy Literature – English I Honors Project (1/28/24)

I have read fantasy literature my whole life, and I would hate to read anything else. From kingdoms led by dragons to magical warrior cats, I have had my fill of fantasy. Fantasy brings wonder and escapism to people young and old. The most notable ones would be Disney movies. Unfortunately, the representation of diverseContinue reading “The Eurocentricity of Fantasy Literature – English I Honors Project (1/28/24)”

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