PinnedMehreen Ashfaq“Norwegian Wood”: The Enigma of ReikoHaruki Murakami’s melancholic masterpiece explores loss, identity, and the possibility of manipulation lurking beneath the surface of a…Apr 16Apr 16
PinnedMehreen AshfaqMore on Mimesis: Aristotle and AIAristotle invites back the exiled poets with open arms and establishes mimesis as an integral aspect of human identity. Would he be so…Sep 5, 2023Sep 5, 2023
PinnedMehreen Ashfaq“Once Kings”: Decolonising British Asian IdentityListening to this song is a stirring experience. As a British Asian, there are so many instances I can immediately relate to, incidents and…Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
PinnedMehreen AshfaqMetaphor in “Mulholland Drive”This movie deeply captured my imagination and left me obsessed for days. In this article, I expound a layer of metaphor I identified in the…Aug 29, 20231Aug 29, 20231
Mehreen AshfaqNews as Narrative: Stakeholders and the Status QuoLet’s examine how and why news stories are fundamentally ideological and how they can serve vested parties to reinforce hegemonic…Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
Mehreen AshfaqScrutinising Layers and Lexicon in “Leda and the Swan”The poem, written in the Petrarchan sonnet form, utilises structure ironically, presenting a deeper significance beneath the surface.Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Mehreen AshfaqFrom Symbols to Suppression: Barthes on Anchorage and Repressive ValueNavigating meaning and manipulation: Roland Barthes’ discourse on anchorage and repressive value and how it shapes our perception of…Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Mehreen AshfaqPlato on the Problem of MimesisAccording to Plato, mimesis, or imitation, is the inherent flaw in art and literature, giving rise to corrupting influences and promoting a…Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Mehreen AshfaqHow Advertisers Use Words to Influence Your ChoicesLet’s explore the power of storytelling in marketing and how brands use narrative to connect with consumers.Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Mehreen AshfaqWhat is Literary Theory?English Literature can seem like an intimidating field, but I’m determined to keep learning more! Let’s begin with literary theory.Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
