‘The New Colossus’ 1883: An Analysis

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognisable sculptures in the world, and is symbolic of America, the American Dream and freedom. Gifted to America by the French, and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Lady Liberty is probably inspired by Libertas, the Roman goddess of Liberty and was originally conceived in 1865, toContinue reading “‘The New Colossus’ 1883: An Analysis”

Cameron Cook in ‘Rivals’ 2024: Racism in the Television Industry

TW: Racism and Sexual Assault Disney Plus’ 2024 series ‘Rivals’ follows the lives and lusts of an elite group of countryside dwellers in Rutshire. The series, based on Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name, has been well received by critics and fed everybody’s current craving for escapist soapy melodrama. I did not realise though,Continue reading “Cameron Cook in ‘Rivals’ 2024: Racism in the Television Industry”

‘West Side Story’: An Analysis

‘West Side Story’ is recognised as one of the most popular musicals of all time, and it is not surprising that it has its roots in Shakespeare given the tragedy and romance of the whole affair. Almost all the songs have been subsumed into popular culture, and are instantly recognisable.  The story takes Shakespeare’s ideaContinue reading “‘West Side Story’: An Analysis”