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The Relationships of the Gods in Book I of the Iliad
The Greek gods play an important role in the Iliad not just as impersonal forces but as individual characters. As such, they can show kindness, cruelty, love, and a range of other behaviors in their relationships which provide insight into their personalities. These relationships shape how the gods interact in the war and why they choose the actions that they do. In Book I of the Iliad, two examples of this are Zeus and Hera’s marriage and Thetis’s mothering of Achilles. Although the gods possess superhuman power, their traits are remarkably human. The relationships that the gods and goddesses have with humans and among themselves resemble human relationships.
By Isla Griswaldabout a year ago in BookClub
Ignorance is Danger, not Bliss
Don Quixote, being a satire, pretends to take itself seriously while at the same time flaunting its blatant disregard for portraying the truth and exploring the resulting consequences. At the beginning of the novel, Miguel de Cervantes poses the question of to what extent is ignoring reality admissible. While both the author’s and the main character’s carefree attitude towards the truth seems comical and lighthearted, Don Quixote quickly exposes the danger of being too out of touch with reality.
By Isla Griswaldabout a year ago in BookClub
Pickles in the Land of Nonsense: Chapter 1
THE DESERT~~~ Pickles and Spiky set out into the desert, the sun beating down upon them. They walked for hours, the sand beneath their feet seeming to stretch out forever. Spiky was uncharacteristically quiet, and Pickles couldn't help but notice.
By Isla Griswald3 years ago in Fiction
Pickles in the Land of Nonsense
PROLOGUE~~~ Pickles was a strange creature, with a long snout, big round eyes, and bright green fur. He lived in a world where anything was possible, where the laws of physics and reason did not always apply. It was a land of pure nonsense, where every creature was unique and bizarre in its own way.
By Isla Griswald3 years ago in Fiction
The Unbreakable Spirit of Cloelia
I was a young maiden when I was taken captive by the Etruscan king, Lars Porsena. My heart was heavy with fear and uncertainty as I watched him and his army march into our city of Rome. But as one of the daughters of a noble Roman family, I knew I had to put on a brave face and accept my fate.
By Isla Griswald3 years ago in Fiction
The Curse of the Latvian Estate
Estij and Variju's country home in Latvia was a sprawling estate, full of dark corners and creaky floorboards. As I settled in for the night, I could feel the weight of the past bearing down on me, a palpable sense of unease that seemed to permeate every inch of the house.
By Isla Griswald3 years ago in Horror
