Posts by Veena Erasmus
Making Dahl books more accessible
A lot of popular classic literature, it hasn’t evolved to fit within what we consider inclusive by today’s standards. Should it be changed?
Read MoreFictional love
Do we love less when the person we love is fictional? Fictional characters play a big role in many lives. How real is that love?
Read MorePlants: the new pets?
During the height of the pandemic, people started buying house plants. How is this new hobby fairing? Is indoor gardening here to stay?
Read MoreWhy do we love horror?
Horror is creepy, alarming, and sometimes disgusting. What is it about the spooky genre and subgenres that hold such allure?
Read MorePaper versus digital reading
Accessibility is important, but not everyone likes reading from a screen. Are e-books changing literacy for better or worse?
Read MoreChosen versus biological
Humans are social creatures who require physical, mental and emotional stimulation from others. Do the people giving stimulation matter to the outcome? I think so.
Read MoreSnape’s no hero
Harry Potter fans either love or hate Snape. However you feel about him, the potion’s master is no hero, and this is why.
Read MoreFriend-love is love enough for me
Everyone feels love differently. If it doesn’t resonate with your soul, why should you need anything more than friend-love?
Read MoreBlack history is a lesson in respect
Black History Month is incredibly important but it’s more than a singular annual observation. ack history doesn’t stop existing in March.
Read MoreWhy we love bad guys
Why do we love villains so much? Recently the anti-hero is on the way up, but why? What is it we love so much about the bad guys?
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