Author Archives: Catherine Fong

Definitions of Worm: 1. Any animal that creeps or crawls; a reptile; an insect. Obs. In Middle English often wild worm. Cf. blind-worm n., slow-worm n.(a lizard); also galleyworm, glow-worm 2. The larva of an insect; a maggot, grub, or … Continue reading →

1. Collection In Dante’s Inferno, Dante narrates his own journey using the stories of these damned souls. In a Thousand and One Nights, Shahrazad tells a collection of stories to guide her through the nights with the king. What effect … Continue reading →

(Page 577) The merchant himself went back home to his family, his wife, and his children, and he lived with them until the day he dies. But this story is not as strange or as amazing as the story of … Continue reading →

Below is a verse from Jay Chou’s song 聽媽媽的話 Original: 聽媽媽的話 別讓她受傷 想快快長大 才能保護她 Translation 1 (Word for Word): listen mom mom (possessive particle) words don’t let her suffer hurt want quick quick grow big just can defend protect her … Continue reading →

As the king, Kreon has power and authority in what he thinks is lawful. According to Kreon, “An man who keeps his home in order will be perceives as righteous by his city. But if anyone steps out of line, … Continue reading →

Intro: In ancient Greek life, women were viewed as children bearers who were meant to stay in the house. They were given little political and economic freedom as the men were to control those aspects in life. As an exemplification … Continue reading →

Potential Thesis: Throughout the Odyssey, Penelope is ordered around by her son or being smothered with suitors. However, behind her facade of being the helpless woman, we can see that her actions both mirror those of her heroic husband Odysseus. … Continue reading →

Book 13, Lines 132-143 “I lose face among the gods, Zeus, When I am not respected by mortal men The Phaeacians yet, my own flesh and blood! I swore that Odysseus would have to suffer Before getting home- I didn’t … Continue reading →

You should come forward, too, as our guest, And try your hand at one of the sports, If you are skilled at any, I’m sure you are, For there is no greater glory a man can win in life, Than … Continue reading →

10:47 The subway squeaks as it approaches. As it passes through, I can see that the train is close to empty. I board the AC filled cart which is a great difference from the stuffy outdoors. 11:05 After being on … Continue reading →