Well, here it is, as promised! Try to keep in mind that I originally wrote this essay for class; that is to say, for an audience with a lot of pre-existing knowledge about the Arthurian legends, but NO pre-existing knowledge about fandom. Hence the gross oversimplifications and carefull definitions. On the other end of things, some Arthurian ( Read more... )

My Worst Week Ever is now officially over. Two midterms and two major essays, in two days - not cool, Professors. Not coolOn the plus side, the second of the two essays was an analysis of Arthurian legend in general and "The Knight of the Cart" in specific, via fanfiction tropes. It's written to an audience who knows NOTHING about fanfic, so it's ( Read more... )