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Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Final Scene
If you’ve been tracking with the last few posts, you’ll be excited to see today’s analysis of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. We’ll look at how the final scene highlights the role of Fate in the lovers’ deaths.
Coming of Age: Death in The Yearling
While death is probably the hardest part of the human experience, it’s also an unavoidable tool in the journey to maturity. Jody Baxter learns this lesson in unforgettable ways as he comes of age in The Yearling.
Coming of Age: Death in Peter Pan
In literature, as in life, coming of age is hastened by three realities: first love, death, and family. Today’s post looks at the role of death in Peter Pan; its presence and absence both bring insight into the unique mind of Peter Pan and the agelessness of Neverland.
Stage Eight: The Ordeal
What do Gandalf, the Blue Ranger, and Jesus have in common? Before you tie me to a stake as a heretic, read on to find the answer! The eighth stage of the Hero’s Journey is that of The Ordeal, and this post delves into the significance of death and resurrection in literature and life. Read it all; you won’t regret it.
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