The 1980s in the United States was a decade marked by the rise of political conservatism and homophobia. Shaped by the conservative context, Transformers characters were designed with exaggerated expressions of masculinity and femininity rooted in heteronormative and cisnormative ideologies, reflecting a cultural desire to return to “normalcy” through the assertion of the gender binary. Transformers: EarthSpark (2022) represents a modern vision for the franchise, attempting to break out of the mold of gender binary through the inclusion of Nightshade, a non-binary character. Yet, the show ultimately falls short of fully subverting the dichotomy of masculinity and femininity. Nevertheless, Nightshade's experience of self-discovery and alienation emerges as a narrative of trans experience in navigating a hostile environment, revealing the very concept of transforming robots to be undeniably queer. The evolution of Transformers from an androcentric franchise to a more queer and inclusive one is driven by the ongoing struggle between its LGBTQ+ fanbase and corporate executives, highlighting the tension between the consumer demand for genuine queer representation and the corporate inclination to favor safe, marketable, and conformist content.

The vignette of Enrique criticizes American imperialism by exposing its cultural, military, and economic dominance, highlighting Cuba's subjugation under capitalist oppression. Through symbolic framing of characters and environments, the film portrays the United States as a detestable antagonist and the pre-communist Cuban government as an accomplice in its exploitation of Cuba. This is consistent with the film's overall anti-American sentiment, as it sought to justify the Cuban Revolution as a necessary rebellion against foreign control.

One of these artworks, Jerome III (2014), examines the enduring impacts of imprisonment and the struggle to retain humanity. The symbolic use of tar and the golden hue juxtaposes the sanctity of human life with the dehumanizing reality of mass incarceration, which disproportionately affects Black men. The artwork exposes the injustice within the criminal justice system, centering the humanity of individuals whose voices have long been suppressed.

In Day 4, Story 5, Lisabetta's failed relationship reveals how obsessive love, characterized by an intense fixation, inevitably leads to one's tragic demise. Her unhealthy understanding of love and pursuit of the relationship are both products of oppressive norms, underscoring the destructive consequences of a patriarchy that denies women their autonomy.

Through comparisons, Plato argues that to cultivate a culture of honor, courage, and loyalty within the military, it is necessary to involve children in military campaigns and to reward distinguished warriors. However, by restricting people to a particular role, he inadvertently created a rigid hierarchical structure in which soldiers are valued above working-class citizens.

Analyzing my Frankenstein PMV and artist's statement.

A very short love poem inspired J. Edgar (2017).

A poem about Oceania, written from O'Brien's perspective.

Exploring the many different kinds of love in Hamlet using the color wheel theory of love. Featuring 1) the companionship and (one-sided) selfless love between Hamlet and Horatio, 2) the passionate, romantic love between Hamlet and Ophelia, which was ultimately destroyed by ludus, and 3) the romantic yet practical love between Claudius and Gertrude.

A F451 love poem. Montag thinks about Beatty.

Breaking down my Stranger PMV, art process, and artist's statement.

For Grendel and me, existentialism is about embracing the absurdity of existence and creating meaning with every moment we live.

An essay on existentialism, nihilism, and absurdism: how they relate to each and manifest in John Gardner's Grendel, as well as my personal interpretation of existentialism.

In Grendel, John Gardner presents the character of Red Horse, an anarchist and mentor of Hrothulf, King Hrothgarʼs nephew. He views politics as an inherently evil institution. The ideas he represents resonate with Machiavellian thought, as he believes that politics necessitates the violation of moral principles, politicians will do anything in the pursuit of power, and order can be maintained by instilling fear in the people

I made a scroll depicting the events of Grendel.

Fan art of O'Brien, how I imagine he looks from Winston's perspective, and my artist's statement.

The Victory Mansions serves as a symbol of the omnipresent power of the Oceania government and a physical manifestation of the doublethink doctrine.

I got this art of my Ingenuity gijinka made into a keychain and I yap about why it's a symbol of me.

The tea party scene, but from Daisy's perspective.

Nick "I don't judge people" Carraway judges people all the time. Turns out he's not any better than the bunch.

The difference between “old money” and “new money” is that those who are “old money” are individuals who were born into wealthy families with great influence, whereas the latter made their fortune and became wealthy during the economic boom of the 1920s. Although ultimately, the one thing that money cannot buy is happiness. Fitzgerald equates the pursuit of the American dream during the 1920s with materialism which he criticizes as shallow and hollow.