Essays

The Blue Room

Winner of the 2024 Princeton Writes Prize. An essay about home, growing up, and the color on the walls.

RM’s Quest for Self Expression

A comparative analysis and review of rapper RM of BTS’s most recent solo albums, Indigo and Right Place, Wrong Person.

Queerness in Fleabag

An analysis of the queer themes, content, and undertone of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s television show Fleabag.

j-hope’s Jack In The Box: A Call for A New World

A lyrical and conceptual analysis of BTS member, j-hope’s, solo album “Jack In The Box” released in July of 2022.

Jin’s “The Astronaut”: A Fan Analysis

A deep dive into BTS’s eldest members solo release: “The Astronaut.” This essay dissects the relationship between Jin and BTS’s fans by examining the song’s lyrics and music video.

The Intricacies of Grammar & Periods in Paula Vogel’s The Long Christmas Ride Home

A deep dive into the use and function of punctuation in Paula Vogel’s iconic play, The Long Christmas Ride Home.

Must Working Moms Wear Capes?

An article about the unrealistic expectations and work put onto working mothers, in particular, those in the STEM and arts fields.

BTS: The Enemy of Americanized Hierarchies

An analytical essay about the pop sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) and the way their work and messages threaten certain American ideals such as white supremacy, sexism, and capitalism. Available upon request.