Author Archives: monahanek

My Folklore With Taylor Swift’s Folklore

Posted on April 25, 2024 by monahanek

As much as I love the music artist Lorde, I will always disagree with her lyric, “’Cause all the music you loved at sixteen, you’ll grow out of.” As a fresh seventeen-year-old, I witnessed Taylor Swift release, in my opinion, … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes to Praise: Wilde and the Diversity of Opinion

Posted on March 23, 2024 by monahanek

Emily Monahan   “Diversity of opinion about a work of art shows that the work is new, complex, and vital.”  -Oscar Wilde   Oscar Wilde’s aphorism regarding diversity of opinion in art defines what is essential in the viewership of … Continue reading →

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Emily Monahan – Amadeus Adaptation

Posted on February 20, 2024 by monahanek

I believe that the play Amadeus would transfer into a ballet adaptation quite well. The story of a hero turned tragic ending is a prominent plot point in famous ballets. Think of ballets such as Swan Lake or Giselle, which … Continue reading →

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