Spirited away: cultural analysis and symbolism
Hayao Miyazaki is a legendary film director, animator, and public figure. He is known throughout the world for his stupendous films, manga, and series. For more than three decades he has shown the world the beauty of traditional animation and Japanese culture. This eight page essay highlights his most famous work, Spirited Away as well as its impact on Saudi youth.
Children\'s Literature Despite Its Name,
This essay examines the subversive nature of nonsense in children's literature, and particularly the way in which it challenges the dictates of the adult world. Nonsense in books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Stuart Little reveal the arbitrary nature of social dictates. By considering a variety of texts geared towards children, it becomes clear that nonsense serves a subversive, educational role, because it teaches children to critically question the received wisdom of the adult world.