Kate Chopin is an author well known for her many short stories and novels. The few that I read include "Desiree's Baby," "The Storm," and "A Pair of Silk Stockings." Though 'uncanny' does not exactly define Chopin's work literally, it may well define it figuratively. When we think of something uncanny, the first thing that … Continue reading Kate Chopin and the Uncanny (Noor Alami)
Bashatah’s Gender Roles In short stories
Gender Roles in Kurt Vonnegut stories Gender roles and equality have been a topic of discussion for many decades. Gender roles are explored through the characters of each story. in the short stories I read, men have been the dominant gender, most of the time. But why? This is what Virginia Woolfe wanted to understand … Continue reading Bashatah’s Gender Roles In short stories
Blog 3 – Buddha
I was hearing rumors, about this monkey who is causing trouble at heaven. He is a troubled monkey who is selfish and only cares about himself. I always had this mindset of him being punished and to be put out of his misery. I relied on the Jade Emperor and always believed in him to … Continue reading Blog 3 – Buddha
The Jade Emperor & Heaven-Arwa
I have some good news for you! My powers helped a lot with slaying the Demon of Havoc, that had taken control of my country when I was away with the Patriarch. I can’t believe that! I was so mad. I noticed that I’ve missed a lot of tragedies and I had to fight him … Continue reading The Jade Emperor & Heaven-Arwa
Blog 2 – Finally Free – Mohammad Almutlaq
As you already know from my last blog entry, I have been imprisoned by the Buddha because he thinks I have been a naughty monkey... Almost 500 years have past while I was trapped under this five element mountain and no-one has come to visit me. Finally after hundreds of years, Guan-yin and her companion … Continue reading Blog 2 – Finally Free – Mohammad Almutlaq
Journal 3-Monkey
I had for years ruled over my people with grace and been happy with my life. As the days days passed I felt my life to meaningless. It was as if everyday was the exact same and I was wasting time until death would arrive. I continued to think about Yama the king of death … Continue reading Journal 3-Monkey
Faden – Introducing a Character
There are different ways to introduce a character depending on the style and theme of your book. In the chapter, Introducing a Character by Lodge, he outlined the ways of introduction. There is the simple way where the author lists physical characteristics straight out the bat, and there is another way where the author makes … Continue reading Faden – Introducing a Character
Kuan-yin: Blog 3 (final)
Moe Dear Diary, Rules to remember: Rule 1-Succeed. Rule 2- Refer to rule 1 in times of despair. It has been some time since my honorable journey of enlightenment first began. Buddha has signified the importance of bringing enlightenment to the four continents. A disciple would be needed to preach the message of Buddha to … Continue reading Kuan-yin: Blog 3 (final)
Blog #3 Monkey, Journey to the four dragons of the seas. (continuation of Blog#2)
My life is moving at such a fast pace, and I realize it will not go any slower from now on. I have just been crowned as Monkey king and given myself the title of the handsome Monkey King. I have found for my fellow monkeys a new settlement, greater than which they had before, … Continue reading Blog #3 Monkey, Journey to the four dragons of the seas. (continuation of Blog#2)
Al-Saadi -Ideas In PKD and Vonnegut’s Short Stories
In his chapter on Ideas, David Lodge discusses the concept of a “novel of ideas,” where philosophical questions are the basis of the story and narrative elements take a back seat. He explains that novels should be able to provoke and allow for discussion of ideas, and that a novel of ideas must be where … Continue reading Al-Saadi -Ideas In PKD and Vonnegut’s Short Stories
Five Element Mountain 