CREATIVE WRITING & LITERARY STUDIES
Academic Writing
I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in English, Creative Writing…
Throughout my time in school, I studied various writing styles such as playwriting, professional writing, poetry, and prose fiction. Beyond my creative writing courses, I delved into literary studies where I performed countless close readings, exploring classical and contemporary texts through the lens of literary theory.
The samples I’ve included below represent not only the knowledge I gained as an English student but also the dedication and rigorous effort poured into each project. They stand as testaments to my academic journey and intellectual pursuits during my time at App State.
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SENIOR CAPSTONE
Indigenous Resurgence and Decolonization in Cherie Dimaline's The Marrow Thieves
My senior capstone paper delves into the exploration of how language, storytelling, and kinship serve as crucial tools of Indigenous resurgence and resistance in Cherie Dimaline's novel, "The Marrow Thieves" (2017). In this dystopian narrative, Indigenous individuals are hunted for their bone marrow by settler-officials, symbolizing the real-world challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Cherie Dimaline (Métis), provides insightful commentary on the impact of systemic oppression through the lens of Indigenous Futurism.
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POETIC ANALYSIS
Faith, Power, and Peril
The Catholic Church's Influence in 'The King of Tars' and Medieval Society
In this essay I preformed a poetic analysis of the medieval poem "The King of Tars" within the context of the Catholic Church's influence on Western European society during the Middle Ages. The paper explores how the Catholic Church's pervasive authority extended beyond religious matters to shape politics, economics, education, literature, art, and the daily lives of individuals. By examining "The King of Tars," the paper highlights how the intermingling of religious ideologies with other societal pillars had profound consequences, often leading to dangerous and even deadly outcomes.
LITERARY ANALYSIS
Final Research Paper: Analysis of Sylvia Plath’s “Daddy”
The research paper analyzes Sylvia Plath's "Daddy" (1965), examining its portrayal of the pervasive subordination of women by men within societal and interpersonal contexts. The focus is on the oppressive dynamics found in father-daughter relationships, offering insights into the broader cultural implications of such power structures.