“I’ve learned to slam on the break before I even turn the key.” When I had entered my freshman year of high school, I immediately grew overwhelmed and familiar with the cold, dark hold of self-doubt. As I joined all these new extracurriculars and activities, such as our homeschool
Two years ago, I wrote my first fictional story ever as a school assignment. Our homeschool co-op of sorts, Classical Conversations, was just beginning our second semester, filled with mock trials, logic videos, and, most of all, short story assignments. After reading classics such as Tell-Tale Heart and Red-Headed League,
All good stories deserve criticism. Feedback is an essential part of the writing process, as the creator’s impression can vary greatly from that of the reader’s. It’s always handy to hear fresh perspectives. But, sometimes, minor critiques and notes can go too far, spiraling away from helping
I’ve had a lot of new obsessions over the past few months. It started off with Wicked’s heart-melting sequel, For Good. Then, it shifted to the bizarre, fantastical world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. And now, EPIC: the Musical. Written and created by the brilliant, musical mind
PART 1: INTRODUCTION “Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood. Being a half-blood is dangerous. It’s scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways.” The Lightning Thief’s opening lines kickstarted the humble beginnings of the Percy Jackson franchise in the most
As with many book to screen adaptations, Disney’s live-action Percy Jackson TV show has been a heated topic among book fans and series viewers alike, with some praising the series’ faithfulness to the source material while others criticize its many story changes. As all half-bloods know, names have power,
[Spoilers Ahead for Wicked and Wicked: For Good] The land of Oz is no stranger to deep truths and double meanings. Whether it’s the mistaken worldviews that sustain the Emerald City, or the hidden morality behind the witches, wizards, and sorcerers that keep the peace, or the despicable prejudice
Everyone loves a good story. I mean, why else would we have been telling them for centuries? But have you ever thought on how every story, from the most complex, well-written fantasy novel to even the most simple, on-the-ground stories, are somehow so compelling? Today, I’ll be walking through
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” - Plato In Oz, image reigns supreme. Position determines power, influence, and even what truth is. The golden gleam of Oz’s figureheads dictates what
Ma chere, mademoiselle. It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we proudly present… a new type of mini-post. In case you didn’t know, I am an avid theatre fan, particularly musicals. I could go on to tell you how theatre has changed the course of my life
[Spoilers Ahead for Wicked] “The desire to belong is in every human heart.” - Maya Angelou In Wicked, two women, Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland, despite being painted as opposites, both seek similar sentiments of belonging and acceptance. On one side, you have Glinda (or ‘Galinda’, more properly), who, with