The most recent trailer for the Odyssey film has sparked debate over the language used by the characters, with some people complaining that contemporary terms and American accents undermine historical accuracy.
This kind of criticism would be justified if levied against any historical piece of fiction, however, the Odyssey is primarily mythological, therefore the debate…
“Sydney Sweeney has great jeans”. This is the slogan American Eagle decided to use for their massive marketing campaign. Poking fun at the Hollywood star’s good looks and the product it's selling, the campaign has come under fire for its supposed racist connotations and oversexualisation of the young actress. Despite the backlash, American Eagle stock…
On June 16, Joyceans and literary fans alike celebrated Bloomsday, one of Dublin’s largest festivals, dedicated to James Joyce’s monumental 1922 novel Ulysses. Bloomsday is a play on the name of one of the book’s main characters, Leopold Bloom, and it coincides with the day the entire novel takes place.
The modernist classic is renowned…
Effective communication is an art that requires the perfect combination of skill, strategy, empathy and listening skills. Rhetoric is crucial to influence opinions, persuade the public and build consent. It uses persuasion techniques, symbolism and figures of speech. In order to communicate effectively and influence and convince public opinion, there are 3 ways to proceed.…

