Feminist analysis of “The Penelopiad” by Margaret Atwood

Penelope is a central character in Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey." She is the wife of Odysseus and the queen of Ithaca. She's known for her beauty, intelligence, and loyalty. She cleverly delays suitors by weaving a shroud for her father-in-law and keeps them at bay for 20 years. Penelope symbolizes patience, wifely virtue, and…

Maleficent’s Metamorphosis: A Look Through “Monster Theory”

Maleficent's origins can be traced back to Charles Perrault's "La Belle au bois Dormant" and Brothers Grimm's "Dornröschen," where she first emerged as a wicked fairy. In these tales, she epitomised the classic fairy-tale villain—a character who cursed the sleeping princess. The transition to Disney's animated feature in 1959 introduced a visually striking and malevolent…

Postcolonialism, Divided Identity and Violence in Derek Walcott’s “A Far Cry from Africa”

Abstract: Published in 1962, Walcott's poem reflects his hybrid identity and the internal conflict between his European and African ancestry. His divided roots has been a source for many of his works. The following analysis focuses on how Walcott presents colonialism and its legacy of divided identity and violence in his poem "A Far Cry…