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Unmasked: What Squid Game Reveals About Entertainment Culture

Unmasked: What Squid Game Reveals About Entertainment Culture

November 2, 2021 Rachel WeisbrotLeave a comment

Squid Game has apparently caught the world in its tentacles – but what makes this show so popular, and how does it reflect on humanity?

Connections and Character: Landscape in Jane Eyre

Connections and Character: Landscape in Jane Eyre

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Rachel Weisbrot1 Comment

In which I treat you to a lengthy appreciation of character and landscape in one of literature’s greats.

Why I Hate Personality Tests

Why I Hate Personality Tests

March 18, 2021 Rachel WeisbrotLeave a comment

A discussion of why, in my opinion, personality tests are untrue, unhelpful, and sometimes downright dangerous.

Is Diversity in Literature A Good Thing?

Is Diversity in Literature A Good Thing?

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 Rachel WeisbrotLeave a comment

As I start the new school year, this is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. Check out my musings on the purpose of stories, and whether diversifying helps or harms literature as a whole!

A Matter of Milton

A Matter of Milton

December 12, 2017 Rachel WeisbrotLeave a comment

If you have never heard of or read anything by John Milton, you’ve missed out! But luckily for you, I’ve compiled some of his best quotes from various works for you to savour and enjoy.

Special Snowflakes

Special Snowflakes

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Rachel WeisbrotLeave a comment

A brief poem about snowflakes. Kind of.

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