Ageism is an issue that plagues society on both ends of the spectrum. The elderly are condemned for their age and the stereotypes that come with it… Read more “Ageism in Dystopian Literature”
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The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes
When you look back upon the literature that was published in previous decades or centuries, it is possible to comprehend what the big issues of the time… Read more “The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes”
Evaluating Genre: How the Gothic Genre Influences Teen Lit
Every now and again a new literary genre comes forth. It is typically an amalgamation of other genres. Or at least, you can find traces of other… Read more “Evaluating Genre: How the Gothic Genre Influences Teen Lit”
The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale
Post-apocalyptic stories have grown very popular in recent years. These stories have origins or back-stories that run the gambit of reasons for the end of society as… Read more “The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale”
Writer vs the World 