Category: ARTICLE

7 ACCURATE DEPICTIONS OF TRAUMA RESPONSE IN ‘BABY REINDEER’

*** TRIGGER WARNING & SPOILER ALERT *** Since the release of ‘Baby Reindeer’ on Netflix in April 2024, viewers have been praising the series for its accurate portrayals of abuse, trauma, and survival. This limited series by Richard Gadd has resonated with viewers who have experienced childhood trauma, gender-based violence, and sexual abuse. Many viewers have stated that the show has been validating for them as survivors. You may be wondering, how did this short series get so much right in its depiction of trauma? 

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Wartime wisdom quotes from ‘Slow Noodles’ by Chantha Nguon

Chantha Nguon's touching memoir, 'Slow Noodles', is filled with insight about survival. Caught between two war-ravaged countries (Cambodia and Vietnam), Nguon lives through hunger, poverty, violence, and loss. As she recounts her painful experiences in this book, she not only shares her history but also the lessons she's learned from being a female wartime survivor in Southeast Asia.

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Jay Shetty scam: True or not?

As I read the book, I found that there was no substance to it, and it sounded much like any other meaningless self-help book. I pushed myself to continue reading, in hope that it would get better, but I could not even get halfway through the book, I gave up after reading about 40%.

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Resisting patriarchy in Africa: Desire and agency in ‘Woman at Point Zero’ and ‘Under the Udala Trees’  

Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi and Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta are two very different African novels, yet both bring attention to gender-based oppression and patriarchy in Africa. In both novels, there are several female characters who cope with patriarchy in different ways. Some women submit to the system, while others resist it. There are also women who manipulate the system to their advantage, while other women outrightly oppose it. In this essay, I will focus on an exploration of the main female protagonists, and how they resist the different types of patriarchy challenging them.

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Analysing the motif of time in ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ and ‘The Hours’

In both novels, time is used to represent the temporary nature of life. Clocks are used to symbolise the urgency which accompanies time - this places emphasis on the mortality of life. Furthermore, both novels express the nonlinear nature of time, which juxtaposes the temporary nature of life with the permanent nature of memories (both positive and negative memories). In this essay, I will demonstrate that Cunningham uses the same representations of time as Woolf does in her novel. Additionally, I will explain the contextual settings of both novels to demonstrate that time is relevant inside and outside of these two intertextual novels. 

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The rise of womanism in South African praise poetry: Dismantling past traditions of patriarchy 

In this essay, I will pay particular attention to South African praise poetry to demonstrate that there is a slow shift away from patriarchy towards inclusivity. The genre of praise poetry has progressed from being predominantly male to include more female poets who have gained fame and respect across the African continent. I will begin with a discussion of the past, before addressing the current shift away from patriarchy. 

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Life lessons from ‘Spare’ by Prince Harry: A message about values and mental health

'Spare' by Prince Harry has been a hotly debated autobiography in recent months, and has ruffled quite a few feathers. I could follow the masses and criticise the book for its poor writing, vulgarity, and boyish tone, however, I think the overall message of the book is more important than its few shortcomings. So here's a list of life lessons that we could learn from Prince Harry's experiences, choices and views...

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Life lessons from a tragic hero in ‘Things Fall Apart’ by Chinua Achebe

Okonkwo, in Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart', is a complex character who teaches us many lessons about life, society, and culture. According to the definition of a tragic hero in literature, one could easily consider Okonkwo a tragic hero. Okonkwo's life and death reveal tragedies which can be avoided with careful judgment and informed decision-making. In this essay, I will outline the elements of a tragic hero as they pertain to Okonkwo, and conclude with some thoughts on how to avoid such tragic endings.

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