History of North America – Retrospect Journal

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Features

Japanese and American Cultural Convergence in Ryu Murakami’s “In the Miso Soup”

Written by Kat Jivkova. The turn of the century cultural exchange between the US and Japan led to over-processed views on some elements of each culture. This can be seen and analysed through Ryu Murakami’s 1997 novel, “In the Miso Soup”.

by Retrospect Journal 30/05/2021 0

Reviews

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021): Mississippi Burning and the Role of American Government in Films of the Civil Rights Era

Written by Suzanne Elliott. Representations of Civil Rights Era law enforcement in cinema since the 1980s have been generous, emphasising a fight for justice and tolerance. In this review, Suzanne Elliott examines how Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) breaks this trend, and why such a disruption is welcome.

by Retrospect Journal 09/05/2021 0

Academic

Precursors to Salem Part Three: The Gloucester Invasions

Written by Melissa Kane. This three part series explores some of the precursors to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Part three recounts the events of the Gloucester Invasions on 1692.

by Retrospect Journal 02/05/2021 1

Academic

Precursors to Salem Part Two: The Goodwin Possessions

Written by Melissa Kane. This three part series explores some of the precursors to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Part Two recounts the Goodwin Possessions of 1688.