Ark of the Lost Angels

Recently, I wrote a piece inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein. The novel touches on the nature of humanity, the motivations of a mad scientist, and what could the ramifications of playing god could have for humanity by telling the story of Victor Frankenstein, a man who brought to…

The short story, “The Purple Swamp Hen” the setting is a crucial part of the story. It begins with background information, with the description of Mediterranean bringing a specific idea: Italy, Greece, Turkey, etc. and the cultural tappings associated with those places. It then notes Pompeii by itself, which conjures…

Last week, I had the extraordinary opportunity to watch a live reading of a faculty member at my school read from his memoir. As a person who is bisexual and served in the United States Army under don’t ask, don’t tell, his perspective was very interesting. He had recently been…

“Welcome To Your Authentic Indian Experience” by Rebecca Roanhorse was a bit of a trip. At first, feeling very normal, nine-to-five guy with a job he hates but keeps it up to pay the bills. The only thing that felt off in the beginning was the use of second person,…

The narrative style of The Moon In Her Doorway by Joy Kennedy-O’Neill gives the impression very early on of the moon being a metaphor. The tone of the story appears light and whimsical: the moon falling out of the sky and trapping someone in their house is a ridiculous premise.…

Star Wars is fun. Beloved by many, including me. My parents showed it to me Thanksgiving weekend of my first grade year, and I was hooked. Obviously, it means a lot to me, and I want to see the new movies done well. Which begs the question that many people,…