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[2/1/20]

So far in 2020 I’ve read 4 books for my various classes, including Beowulf, Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and Henry IV, and John Gardner’s Grendel. Math is going surprisingly well, and I’ve had two papers accepted for a local undergraduate conference later this month!

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Gorgias’ Encomium of Helen

(A summary)

Helen cannot be blamed for leaving Sparta with Paris. Here’s why:

It might have been the will of the gods or nature that she leave. She obviously could not deny the call of nature.

She might have been physically forced. We can’t blame her for that.

She might have been persuaded by a speech (and as I’m proving, speeches are hypnotic and cannot be resisted).

She might have been deeply in love. How could we ask someone to fight against that?

Finally, I’m sure I’ve convinced you with my speech so now I’ll admit that I only made this argument as a fun way for me to play with language.

Has anyone else read/studied Gorgias’ Encomium of Helen and do you think this is an accurate summary?

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[1/20/20]

Monday morning, featuring the stacks of books for my Medieval, Serial Novel and Shakespeare classes this semester.

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[5/17/19]

Working my way through the first book of The Faerie Queene during a quiet breakfast. 

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Hey, guys! I’m only 33 followers away from my next milestone!! I’m very excited for the celebration as I’m planning to make wallpapers and/or moodboards for people as well as just showering everyone with love and appreciation because everyone deserves it. My goal is to reach this milestone before Fall break so that I’ll have time off from school to work on the celebration. I hope to have as many people participate as possible!

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[5/21/19]

Nearly done with the first book of The Faerie Queene on this sunny summer day.

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[6/9/19]

The books for my online anthropology class came today! I’m excited about the subject, native North American cultures.

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[7/10/19]

I’ve had a really good few days this week, and my online class is going great! I visited campus to help with volunteering for orientation, and I got to chat with a lot of lovely new English majors. Also stopped by the local Mediterranean place for a falafel bowl.