The Final Memes

I know his Roman name is Ulysses but: And this wasn't REALLY talked about in the Met but:

The Trojan Meme

Also! I forgot to post this meme last week but it's too good not to share: And finally, this is a couple books ago but I just found it and think we can relate: Hope y'all enjoy!

The Lack of Women’s Agency in Met Love Stories

Side by side of a painting of Orpheus and Eurydice and a shot from the move Portrait of Lady on Fire. As much as I love the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, the way the Met tells the story is a little weird, and not what I expected. As brought up in the reading guide, …

Grief and Rage in the Met

“Why does tragedy exist? Because you are full of rage. Why are you full of rage? Because you are full of grief.”- Anne Carson The Lament for Icarus exhibited 1898 Herbert Draper The thing that stuck to me the most in books 8 through 9 of the Met was how frequently we saw themes of …

McDonalds vs. Medusa

This is a little late but here's a good ol' meme for Book 5:

The Katharsis of Women Covered in Blood

Especially prevalent in Books 5-6 of the Met, is the increasing violence in female characters, and the audience’s sympathy towards it. I might be the only one, but even when reading the stories of women like Medea, I am hesitant to demonize her and more tempted to justify her. This is contrasted starkly with my …