Author Archives
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Frankenstein: Life in Hands of Science
What makes humans “human”? What is “alive”? These classic philosophic questions floods the stage in the 2011 theatre adaptation of Frankenstein, scripted by Nick Dear and directed by Danny Boyle for the Royal National Theatre, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller… Read More ›
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From Pain to Glory to Pain: What It Takes to be an Artist
The International Film Festival 2019 has kickstarted last week with opening film, Pain and Glory (2019), directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Pain comes in many forms, both physical and mental, each affects us in different ways. It can be a hindrance… Read More ›
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My Body and My Mind: Discovery of Sexuality in Jenny by Sigrid Undset
Love and intimacy are two important components in a romantic relationship. It is easy for us to discuss these topics openly nowadays, but not so much in early 20th century. Jenny, written by Sigrid Undset and published in 1911, highlighted… Read More ›
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Mythical or Metaphorical: Realism in Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, gods and humans both depend and against each other. These gods are not almighty. They have emotions, community, each of them has their strengths and weaknesses, just like humans. While their godly powers rule over humans, it is… Read More ›
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Humans and Nature in The History of Bees: 250 years of Destruct and Construct
Norwegian author Maja Lunde introduces us to an emerging genre – Climatic Fiction. It is a form of science fiction that offers eco-criticism. Her recent work, The History of Bees (2015), combines history, contemporary and a dystopian future to remind… Read More ›
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A Brain Made Out of Straight Lines: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
What would you do if you find your neighbour’s dog dead in front of your doorstep in the middle of the night? Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with “behavioural problems” decided to take the role of the detective himself. In… Read More ›
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Post-War Spain According to Carlos Ruiz Zafón: The Scars of War on the City and Its People
The Labyrinth of the Spirits (2016) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is the 4th and last installment of the series The Cemetery of Forgotten Books. Each of them an independent narrative held together by a space called the “Cemetery of Forgotten Books”, where… Read More ›
