Reading “Washington Square” made me realize how hungry I have been for misbehaving politicians to pay for their bad behavior.
Tag Archives: Trumpism
Longing for Consequences
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Hurricane Ida and Murakami’s 1Q84
Comparing Hurricane Id’s damage with a supernatural rainstorm in Murakami’s “1Q84” leads to interesting climate observations.
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Anti-Maskers Seized by a Fury from Hell
Anti-Maskers appear to have been infused by Allecto, the black fury from hell described in “Aeneid.”
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Lit as Truth in a Self-Deceiving World
When many are suffering from cognitive dissonance, the truth of literature more important than ever.
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Dante on Life beyond Resentment
The envious in Dante’s “Purgatorio” shows that one can move past one’s resentments–important for the Biden administration to know.
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Move Past Trump, Embrace the Morning
Life after Trump could be like emerging from an abusive relationship. Emily Bronte concludes “Wuthering Heights” with a useful image.
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Boredom + Sadism Drove Trumpists
Boredom + sadism characterized Trumpism. The dynamic shows up in Samuel Richardson’s “Clarissa.” The country will hopefully flee back to maturity.
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