Erin Terrall
I am a freelance student writer from Oregon heading to Whitman College in the fall, where I will study liberal arts. I am also a semi-professional actor and musician, and have been performing since I was a child, and a former high school value debater.
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Villians and Nihilism in Shakespeare's Mature TragediesIn the latter part of his career, Shakespeare seems to move into a darker realm with his writing, especially as he moves into the mature tragedies - Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, and King Lear. In all of these plays, the villains and concepts of nihilism emerge.
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Shakespeare's Disguised Heroines: Rosalind, Julia and ViolaThrough these strong female characters, Shakespeare offers an intriguing examination of gender roles in his era, and the nature of sexuality. These three are As You Like It's Rosalind, Two Gentlemen of Verona's Julia, and Twelfth Night's Viola
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Time and Memory in the Poetry of Keats and WordsworthThe use of time and memory within poetry are two of the most constant themes in the works of the Romantic poets. Two of these poets, John Keats and William Wordsworth, employ these themes in some of their most prominent poetic works.
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A Quest for Identity: Power and Agency in Jane EyreOne of the most constant themes in Charlotte Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre is that of personal power. Throughout the novel, the title character is locked in a struggle to find her place in the world, and establish herself as an empowered person.
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Shakespeare's Greatest Villain: Othello's IagoFor centuries, the intricate characters in William Shakespeare's plays have enchanted audiences all over the world. Particularly fascinating are the villains of his plays, with Iago being the most interesting.
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War in Herodotus' The Histories: The Power of GloryIn the thousands of years since human civilization began, there have been few constants that have survived. one of the most potent constants in human societies has been the human need for conflict.
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Euripides' The Bacchae: A Deadly ChoiceThe power of choice is both a blessing as well as a curse for the human race. In theatre especially, the constant theme of choice is a deeply rooted and powerful part of dramatic literature.
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Hunger in the U.S.A. - Oregon's SolutionHunger is a major problem all over the world. As long as the concept of currency has existed, there has been a gap between those that possess said currency, and those who don't. Poverty is rampant in the world, and even in the United States, poverty is a visible problem.
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The Dark Side of Perfection: Modern Day Eating DisordersThis is the age of physical perfection. From movies to newspapers, and everywhere in between, the youth of America is bombarded images of the Platonic ideal of beauty. But what are the adverse effects on the general population? -
Till Death Do Us Part? - Marriage in the 21st CenturyIn our society today, divorce is a very common thing. How has the institution of marriage changed, and will it ever be the same again? -
Shakespeare's Faces of DesireA look at three of Shakespeare's greatest plays (Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Richard III), and the motivation for the characters' actions within these plays. -
The Dark and Tragic Fate of Shakespeare's Macbeth"Macbeth." A dark tale of treason and murder, laced with questions that ring true in the depths of human nature. Are these characters destined to meet their doom, or could they have avoided it with different choices? -
The Ends or the Means? Kantian Ethics Vs. UtilitarianismWhen a choice is made, often the question is asked: "was it the right decision?". For thousands of years, humans have struggled with the idea of the morality of their actions.
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Leave Not a Rack Behind: Shakespeare's Voice Through the Character of ProsperoAn examination of the character of Prospero in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest, and how some of Prospero's speech seems to reflect the end of Shakespeare's career.
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The Chemistry of Special Effects in the Film IndustryExamining the few special effects that are not generated by computers in the modern film industry, with a focus on fire and smoke, and the chemistry involved in creating these effects.
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Hypercars: Transportation for the 21st CenturyAn in-depth look at the technology of hydrogen-power automobiles, and the potential future of this technology, including myths about hydrogen fuel, and current existing prototypes.