• Histerical Metaphor: The Use of Anthropomorphism in Political Satire

    Histerical Metaphor: The Use of Anthropomorphism in Political Satire

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    Political satire comes in many shapes and forms. It’s one of those sides of humor where the author’s bias is most noticeable compared to others. One of the ways creatives have found to make political satire more comprehensible and easier to digest is through anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism refers to the attribution of human characteristics to non-human…

  • Why books are supposed to be a writer’s best friend

    Why books are supposed to be a writer’s best friend

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    “Reading has changed, is changing, and will continue to change the world.” These words from Virginia Woolf, a British author known for her works such as Mrs. Dalloway and A Room of One’s Own, highlight the profound impact of reading on societies worldwide. Many might think that reading influences only their imagination and is merely…

  • Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Peace. Order. A perfect world. Or so it seems. Beneath this beautiful surface—polished to a shine so blinding it almost convinces—lurks something shadowed, something deep. Control. Manipulation. Violence that whispers where it can’t scream. This is how most dystopian stories are structured. From Orwell’s 1984 to Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, dystopian stories don’t merely create false…