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March 14, 2025
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“You should see me in a crown/ Your silence is my favorite sound.” – Billie Eilish
In Act II, Scene 3 of the First Part of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, the French Countess of Auvergne attempts to trick Talbot, the leader of the English army. She invites the soldier to her castle in order to trap him.
June 7, 2024
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I have always had a difficult time separating myth and fairy tale. They seem similar to me, and in fact, according to historian, critic, and writer Marina Warner, they do share similarities. They often incorporate flat characters. Plots do not need to be elaborate. Both tend to be from oral traditions. Additionally, they frequently include the intervention of a meddlesome character such as the gods (in the case of myth) or witches and magicians (in the case of fairy tale).
May 31, 2024
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Last week, I mentioned that George Eliot’s first novel, Adam Bede, contained fairy tale elements. Today, I want to explore some of those impressions a little bit more.
First of all, the novel’s young couple meet in private in a seemingly magical, secluded wood. The narrator even mentions that it is just the right place for nymphs and fairies.