JUVENILIA

the word juvenilia means the work of one's youth, a fitting term for the entirety of my undergraduate degree in English Literature and Classical History. These essays, for posterity, are unaltered from their original submission form. As such, you can clearly see the growth from 18 years old to 22 years old, . Many of these essays, were written in one night, while sequestered in the library until 2 in the morning at which time they kicked me out. Others were written after the discovery of Irish coffee, a magical potion which doubled my writing speed. Still others were with tequila on my desk as I slogged through article after article after article Looking for qualifying bibliographies for bloated citations. Therefore, what you see here, Is the unadulterated proof of progress. My progress. I have written these in order from newest to oldest, the most recent one having been Delightful Word Play and Concealed conflict in Jane eyre.

for now this is my entire undergraduate degree, listed here in blog form for your perusal. Perhaps at some point, I will have it available in E book and paperback form if anyone is interested, but for now it's free here. I was the very first in my family to go to university, and boy what an experience it was....

Juvenilia: University-Era Essays

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On Voldemort

In the novel, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, by J. K. Rowling, Voldemort is a very philosophically interesting being. (Harry Potter, page 293) Voldemort, Harry Potter’s arch nemesis does...

On Voldemort

In the novel, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, by J. K. Rowling, Voldemort is a very philosophically interesting being. (Harry Potter, page 293) Voldemort, Harry Potter’s arch nemesis does...

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AI in "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep"

In the novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, the nature of emotions is a very intriguing theme, whereby there is no finite difference between the humans and the androids;...

AI in "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep"

In the novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, the nature of emotions is a very intriguing theme, whereby there is no finite difference between the humans and the androids;...

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On Dracula and the Nature of Vampires

In the novel, “Dracula,” by Bram Stoker, Count Dracula is not described an attractive individual. (Dracula, 15-16) With a long nose, pale skin, a large forehead, sharp teeth, brooding eyes...

On Dracula and the Nature of Vampires

In the novel, “Dracula,” by Bram Stoker, Count Dracula is not described an attractive individual. (Dracula, 15-16) With a long nose, pale skin, a large forehead, sharp teeth, brooding eyes...

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The Power of a Hive Mind in the "The Rook"

In the novel, The Rook, by Daniel O’Malley, it is shown that loyalty is often shirked in the process of gaining power and wealth; morals become a malleable entity and...

The Power of a Hive Mind in the "The Rook"

In the novel, The Rook, by Daniel O’Malley, it is shown that loyalty is often shirked in the process of gaining power and wealth; morals become a malleable entity and...

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On the Zombies of "World War Z"

This essay was written during my undergraduate years and is presented unedited, as originally submitted. It reflects the knowledge, style, and perspective of that time, and forms part of a...

On the Zombies of "World War Z"

This essay was written during my undergraduate years and is presented unedited, as originally submitted. It reflects the knowledge, style, and perspective of that time, and forms part of a...