Elena is a sophomore English major with a Social Work minor. She spends most of her time volunteering to help the Fort Worth community by working with refugees and serving at her church, making sure everything runs smoothly Sunday mornings. When she is not volunteering or at school, she spends her time researching new non-profit organizations and spoiling her dog.
This research paper deconstructs the argument that Lady Brett Ashley from Hemingway's The Sun Als... more This research paper deconstructs the argument that Lady Brett Ashley from Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises is a feminist character and defines her as an early mold for the trope known as Gone Girl. It combines scholarly text, examples from the original literature, and personal analysis to show that Brett is little more than a misogynistic fantasy, despite arguments otherwise.
This paper explores the dichotomy between religious institutions and genuine personal faith, a se... more This paper explores the dichotomy between religious institutions and genuine personal faith, a separation that I found particularly apparent once I came to Texas from California for school. It consists of a compliations of personal anecdotes, Bible verses, and outside sources.
This paper covers my experiences as a white-passing person of mixed race. It showcases my ability... more This paper covers my experiences as a white-passing person of mixed race. It showcases my ability to incorporate research with personal history, as well as my interest in contemporary race theories.
This is a one-act play that I wrote about a college student and a professor who took an interest ... more This is a one-act play that I wrote about a college student and a professor who took an interest in her. It showcases my ability to create vibrant, realistic characters who are each unique and vastly different from each other as well as my interest in writing complex female characters.
This research paper deconstructs the argument that Lady Brett Ashley from Hemingway's The Sun Als... more This research paper deconstructs the argument that Lady Brett Ashley from Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises is a feminist character and defines her as an early mold for the trope known as Gone Girl. It combines scholarly text, examples from the original literature, and personal analysis to show that Brett is little more than a misogynistic fantasy, despite arguments otherwise.
This paper explores the dichotomy between religious institutions and genuine personal faith, a se... more This paper explores the dichotomy between religious institutions and genuine personal faith, a separation that I found particularly apparent once I came to Texas from California for school. It consists of a compliations of personal anecdotes, Bible verses, and outside sources.
This paper covers my experiences as a white-passing person of mixed race. It showcases my ability... more This paper covers my experiences as a white-passing person of mixed race. It showcases my ability to incorporate research with personal history, as well as my interest in contemporary race theories.
This is a one-act play that I wrote about a college student and a professor who took an interest ... more This is a one-act play that I wrote about a college student and a professor who took an interest in her. It showcases my ability to create vibrant, realistic characters who are each unique and vastly different from each other as well as my interest in writing complex female characters.
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