ASTU 100A and the Impact of Autobiographies
Over the course of the past two semesters in ASTU, we have examined several texts and scholarly articles that…
A Voice for Those with None
A recent CBC article focusing on Arthur Bear Chief, a former residential student and author, discusses the motivations…
The use of surrealism to portray Trauma in Maus and Persepolis.
The emergence of the graphic novel has allowed new forms of representation to come to the forefront. By combining…
“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”
“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” -Aldous Huxley Music is one of those…
Life Representation In the Media
Media sources publish articles and stories about current events on a daily basis. These sources of information reach millions of…
Your Excuse Is Invalid.
We’re Not Here for Your Inspiration by Stella Young talks about how it’s become commonplace in todays society to…
Examining Epitext of “I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala”
Examining Epitext in the form of reviews can provide us with useful insight into how a narrative is being read….
‘I am Malala’ and the reception of the memoir
The story of Malala Yousafzai is one of inspiration and heroism. A young girl targeted by the Taliban after…