Musings

  • Analysis of The Myth of Eros and Psyche 
    I was recently reminded of the myth of Eros and Psyche and while delving into its many online discussions, I realized that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (and on Friday or Venus’s day at that). Now is a truly fitting time to contemplate this beautiful story. I highly recommend reading multiple versions of the myth that originally appeared in Apuleius’s “Metamorphosis or The Golden Ass”. The main character Lucius is turned into a donkey and experiences many misfortunes, once of which includes finding himself within the company of
  • Nosferatu: A Jungian Analysis
    JUMP TO: Ellen Hutter, Her Shadow, and Her Animus Development Thomas’s Journey Anna and Friedrich as Eros/Logos The Meaning Behind Nosferatu I will attempt to analyze the story of Robert Egger’s “Nosferatu” as both a dream and a myth or fairytale. I am no expert and my approach reflects my current understanding of the works of Carl Jung and Marie von Franz. I would also like to emphasize the need to respect the subjective nature of art; everyone is entitled to their own relationship with a story. Lastly, this analysis