• Academics,  Non-fiction

    Maus Research Paper

    This is a Research Paper from the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman. In this Research Paper, the Social Cognitive theory is applied to Maus, specifically to the character of Vladek. It also researches Maus’s comic style, based on McCloud’s book; Understanding Comics, The Invisible Art.  *This research paper was written in May of 2020 for my Advanced English II Course. Please keep in mind that this blog post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through such links. This will result in a small commission for me. Copyright © [Valeria N. Martinez Fernandez] [2020] All Rights Reserved I recommend everyone to read Maus. I am not…

  • Non-fiction

    5 Reasons to Read The Diary of Anne Frank in 2021

    Many of us have probably heard about The Diary of Anne Frank and her story. Most likely, you even had an assignment related to it in school. But have you gotten yourself to read it? If not, you need to buy a copy of it right after this and read it; it will change your way of seeing things, and you can even find some solace during these challenging times.  This book is the diary that Anne Frank kept with her and wrote her story and her family’s story while hiding for two years during the Nazi occupation of the Netherland. It is filled with typical teenage issues (I mean,…