Neil Beer
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- Aug 5, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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People often refer to the story of Ozymandias, the idea that all great things are washed away by time, but I think The Odyssey has proven to be an exception. Homer’s epic poem has lasted for thousands of years and has shown no signs of irrelevancy, still being read, and now watched, by millions of people in the 21st century. Perhaps one day it will be forgotten, but that day doesn’t seem soon. Why is that? I argue that it is because the notions and themes at the core of it are about humans as a
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I recently finished watching The Sopranos, and it was probably one of the most depressing pieces of media I’ve ever seen … but that’s the point. The show is incredible because of the way it uses its main character, Tony Soprano, to disappoint the audience at every turn, repeatedly presenting him as having the potential to be a better person, however never fulfilling such expectations. There will be spoilers ahead as I examine what makes this story such a masterpiece, and what we can learn from i
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