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...plays the inexperienced, yet brave and naturally talented “chosen one” struggling internally to balance idealism and principle with his desire to save humanity. Determined to avenge his father’s death at the hands of the gods, Perseus needs to decide whether or not to use the gifts of his true father, Zeus, which include a flying horse, a gold coin, and a light saber. (Yes, an Ancient Greek light saber...
...scene seemed particularly poignant for six Harvard students. Despite common confidence in a Harvard degree and the modern expectation that women can have both a family and successful career, whether these six students will grow up to have both is still uncertain. It is entirely within the realm of possibility that they could become stay-at-home moms. Besides, if “Working” succeeds in its glorifying aims, the fate should not seem like a particularly “shitty” one: the play presents housewifely work as another valuable way to contribute to society...
...disagreement between the two raises the question of whether it is more important to prepare oneself for the future materially or spiritually, and whether it is more important to guard or to spread knowledge. Protection against the outside can manifest itself either in physical isolation or in intellectual and spiritual enlightenment. When the Vikings attack, Brendan says he must make ink, because while people die, their work remains, and walls can be destroyed more easily than books or faith...
...Secret of Kells,” Moore makes an important reconciliation between structured civilization and the natural world. As Brendan contemplates whether or not to disobey his uncle and venture out into the forest, Aidan tells him, “You learn more from the trees and rocks and see more miracles in the forest than in any other place—this is what the abbots knew long ago.” Moore links the two visually, showing similar symbols inside the abbey and outside in nature. In the forest, two orphans, a girl and a boy, one from...
...officers are calling you off the hook, and suddenly high school feels oh-so-passé. The Intel-winning genius in your physics class? He’s on the field playing Ultimate instead of taking a practice AP. Missing valedictorian? Better hope he/she will be back for graduation. Whether you call it senior slump, senior slide, or senioritis, it is highly contagious and supremely difficult to eradicate...