PICTURE THIS: BASTARD TWINS “Heaven, I’m taken aback by your remark,” Jewel said, her voice tight with hurt. “I’ve been loyal to Silvia’s family since childhood, yes, but that doesn’t make me a slave. And Silvia has been more than generous, providing us all with a roof over … More THE RIVAL QUEENS (Backstory 2) : Bastard Twins »
“Are you my sister? Can I trust you?” Danielle asked, extending her hand across the table. I scoffed inwardly at the notion of instant sisterhood. Women often gushed about finding their “tribe”—that magical connection with someone who just “gets” them. They’d bond over college struggles, relationships, financial woes, … More The Rival Queens – Chapter One: The Blue Gucci Dress »
By: Kemi C. Amusan Maureen Murdock’s exploration of the Heroine’s Journey reveals a transformative path, where women often separate from their feminine principle to align with the masculine principle, pursuing success defined by traditional masculine norms. However, this alignment ultimately proves inadequate, leaving a sense of emptiness. To … More Unpacking Rose’s Heroine’s Journey in Titanic: An Introduction to the Transformative Odyssey »
The Transformative Power of Hope: How Sandy Embodies the Maiden Archetype in Afterlife The Maiden Archetype: Sandy’s Embodiment of Hope Sandy, the bright-eyed intern, embodies the Maiden archetype, radiating innocent beauty, youth, naivety, and fertility. Her arrival at the Tambury Gazette’s office in Season One of Afterlife serves as a … More The Transformative Power of Hope: How Sandy Embodies the Maiden Archetype in Afterlife »
The Wonders of a Wash; The Beauty of a Bath By Oluwakemi Celina Amusan In the depths of a wash, where waters cascade like tears And the beauty of a bath, where secrets are whispered through the years I gaze into the mirror, and a postman’s weary face appears Handing … More The Wonders of a Wash; The Beauty of a Bath »
Unpacking the King Archetype: A Jungian Analysis of Paul, the Gazette Owner in Ricky Gervais’ After Life The King Archetype: A Heart-Centered Leader In the realm of After Life, Paul (Peter Egan), the owner of the Tambury Gazette, embodied the King archetype. He created a platform for … More Unpacking the King Archetype: A Jungian Analysis of Paul, the Gazette Owner in Ricky Gervais’ After Life »
TOUCHING MY STAR In verdant fields of youth, we’d lie and gaze At starry skies, where dreams and magic sway With laughter, tales, and songs, we’d chase the sun And vow to touch the brightest star, before the day is done Years went by, and life’s weights came to bear … More Touching My Star »
The Trickster Shrink in Afterlife: A Jungian Analysis of the Unorthodox Therapist By Kemi Amusan The Shrink as Trickster Meet Tony and Matt’s unorthodox shrink in Afterlife. (played by Paul Kayes) A Trickster archetype with a penchant for pushing boundaries and a few unresolved issues of his own. This … More The Trickster Shrink in Afterlife: A Jungian Analysis of the Unorthodox Therapist »
You Say You See Me: A Soul’s Cry for Understanding By: Kemi Amusan You say you see me, But what lies beneath the surface do you see? Beyond the disguise of royal attire, Do you behold the scars that I conceal with care? You say you see me, But who … More You Say You See Me: A Soul’s Cry for Understanding »
THE TENNIS MATCH OF THE MIND: EGO VS SHADOW IN RICKY GERVAIS’ AFTERLIFE In Ricky Gervais’ Afterlife, Matt’s persona is revealed to be a social mask that hides his true self. As his shadow emerges, he is forced to confront the repressed aspects of his psyche, leading to a battle … More THE TENNIS MATCH OF THE MIND: EGO VS SHADOW IN RICKY GERVAIS’ AFTERLIFE »
