Fictional goblins

We all know comics are unrealistic and contain many hurtful stereotypes for women, it’s time we bring some of those problems for light. The comic book industry’s approach to women really has not changed over the years, from selling sex, to being female counterparts of the other male superheroes, companies seem to believe that kick-butt female characters are all we need, but there are still many stereotypes that need to be addressed. Take a simple yet powerful, comic book trope…

battalions of different factions of Middle-Earth in many of the iconic locations. I enjoyed this game more than a kid my age might because I was able to play as the valiant Men of Gondor, wonderful Elves, tough dwarves, ferocious orcs, or pesky little goblins. This game truly brought to life a battle…

Gothic Literature Gothic literature originated in early Europe with the rise of novels such as “Frankenstein” and “Dracula”. Gothic Literature is the best example of how the common people were retreating from their heavy religious beliefs, into more scientific beliefs. This type of literature sparked a whole new way to think about and write stories. Gothic literature is one of many different types of literature. “Gothic novels allowed writers and readers to explore these ideas through the…

imagination and ideals. In 1937 The Hobbit was published, a book about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who lived a simple and peaceful life until Gandalf (a wizard) showed up at his door step with a mission (Collins). This quest takes Bilbo alongside dwarves, goblins, elves, and a dragon on a journey over a land that is known as Middle-Earth. In 1954 Volumes 1 and 2 of The Lord of The Rings, the sequels of The Hobbit, were published and in 1955 Volume 3 was also released completing this series…

are generally portrayed as being female and having girlish traits such as long hair, dresses, and mischievous behavior, which make it easy for women to feel an inclination towards them. Fairies were first popularized by the brothers Grimm in their fictional stories but have existed in Celtic folklore since the middle ages and possibly even before that. They are described as being human-like in appearance with delicate wings and they have come…