Myth as Mirror: How Writing Fantasy Helped Me Reclaim Myself
A journey into the mind of writer Jay Kierstead, and their journey of reclamation of their own story through writing mythology of their own.
Opera’s Queens – A Feminist Look at Mozart’s Magic Flute
An analysis of Mozart's opera "Die Zauberflöte," exploring its themes of gender, enlightenment, and power. While it reflects 18th-century gender norms, portraying rationality as masculine and emotion as feminine, characters like Pamina offer depth and complexity. Modern interpretations challenge tr
Of Men and Monsters
The landscape of today's media is very pro monster, is it new? Monster love interests across the decades, starting with the 1920's.
Unmasking Shakespeare’s Tragically Evil Queens, Part I: Femininity, Ferocity, and the Facade of Masculine Power
Welcome to the Library of the Ink-stained Archivist, where villainesses do not emerge—they are forged. Enter the worlds of Lady Macbeth and Tamora, shaped by patriarchy, driven by vengeance, and destined for ruin.
Davy Jones, a Legendary Pirate
Inspired by recent chapters of the One Piece manga, this article delves into the true story of the nautical legend Davy Jones, shedding light on some of the most well known modern interpretations.