anndeekMay 29, 20194 min readCrafting OurselvesThere are more than just physical aspects and traits that define who we are and where we come from. These factors are what create us as...
anndeekMay 13, 20196 min readThe Significance of ConnotationWe’ve all been there. When you sit on the bus and you glance up, and behold—the most attractive person you’ve ever seen. With chiseled...
anndeekApr 9, 20194 min readShifting StandardsThe standard of beauty is not fixed. From the 7000 years that makeup has existed, the styles and trends that decorated and accentuated...
anndeekMar 11, 20195 min readThe Parallels of ArielWhen we view the two Ariels, one from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in comparison to Disney’s adaptation of The Little Mermaid, I think that...
anndeekFeb 11, 20195 min readProspero's Attempt to Instill PowerProspero’s attempt to establish his power through the domination of the other characters on the island is analogous to the treatment of...
anndeekJan 16, 20195 min readThe Establishment of Power and Status Relayed Through Stereotypes The Incan leader was draped in their ruby purple robes, sewn so finely they were often mistaken for silk. The designs on his uncus,...
anndeekNov 29, 20184 min readVices of Empire in Waiting for the Barbarians, Explained Through Disney Villains It’s interesting to note just how much this novel correlates to themes presented in Disney movies; in addition to the themes present in...
anndeekNov 29, 20186 min readComparing the Fear of Difference in Waiting for the Barbarians through Disney MoviesAn odd comparison, especially when one of the subject's demographics target young children. But, because those stories are the most...
anndeekNov 7, 20185 min readThe Process of Establishing Identity The term Latinx is a sign of respect from the Latina/Latino community, giving regard to the LGBTQIA+ community. This culture strives to...
anndeekOct 13, 20185 min readHow Do Societies Progress from Other Societies? Although Rome is considered to have incredibly rich history and deep-set traditions, we must also take note that Ancient Rome did not...