Prompt [underlining mine to emphasize important parts]: Both Odysseus and the four patriarchs in Genesis all engage in deception and trickery. Choose one of the patriarchs and compare him with Odysseus on how they work their deceptions and trickery and what the significance is in each case.

Secondary Prompt [inspiration only, I'm not actually ( Read more... )

So some people, for whatever reason, decided that they actually wanted to read my last research paper on Neil Gaiman and his use of mythology (specifically in American Gods, Anansi Boys, and Good Omens). Fair warning; I finished this a bit late, in a bit of a rush, and I would be hesitant to classify it as my best technical work. The basic idea, ( Read more... )

I could so get through this week stress-free, all the homework taken care of, and with sufficient doses of TV/movies, books, video games, and internet. If I hadn't somehow convinced myself of the necessity of a Supernatural/Anansi Boys crossover.

DAMN YOU KRIPKE.

(Also, am looking to get a digital camera for Chicago. Nothing fancy, just something ( Read more... )