Essays
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Transforming A Goblin’s Fruit
On Today’s Agenda, we examine the religious themes of The Goblin Market. Looking at the erotic in the Eucharist, the sacredness of sisterhood and the anti-Semitism in Anglicanism. Let’s explore how spoiled the fruits are in Christina Rossetti’s most iconic work.
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Constructing A Goblin Market
On today’s agenda, we look at the historical events that shaped the iconic poem Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti. Whether it is how Anglicans view devouring Christ or the lives of queer Victorians, there is plenty to be discussed when it comes to this tale. Join me as we explore the blueprints of a market.
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Kuchisake-Onna, Feminist Monster?
Today’s Agenda contains the final part of the Kuchisake-Onna trilogy. This time we will be exploring feminist literature and links. From The Halo Effect, to Uman Ribu, to Foucault, the tale of the Slit-Mouth Woman can inform us alot about gender in Japan and across the world.
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The Many Faces of Kuchisake-Onna
On today’s agenda, is the second part of the Kuchisake-Onna trilogy. Where we are discussing the different interpretations of Kuchisake-Onna that have been posited. From psychoanalytic monster to a woman of the people, join me as we discuss the many faces of Kuchisake-Onna
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The Origin of Kuchisake-Onna
Top of the Agenda is the first part of the Kuchisake-Onna trilogy. Despite the fame of the Slit Mouth Woman, her origins are shrouded in a fog of academia, bias and misreporting. Come with me, as we explore the beginnings of a legend.