The Late Night English Blog with Andy Ferguson

How's it going everyone? Welcome to the grand finale of The Late Night English Blog! I want to thank you all personally for reading this semester. We've been through a lot this semester, covering everything from Creation to Shakespeare. I have had time writing and reading with y'all. That said, there is one writer this semester whose work with these blogs was absolutely phenomenal: Tyree Baptiste. Seriously, all the guys posts were thoughtful and precise. He accurately addressed every prompt without wasting time or words. His posts were entertaining and informative, leading to a great reading experience. Overall, good work man. Well that's it ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for everything this past semester, and always, thanks for reading. Until next time. The End;

How's it going inter- ah who am I kidding. Like the whole internet is reading this. Pfft. Sup guys, gals, and Professor Hamon. Welcome to chapter 1 of the two-part finale of the Late Night English Blog. I'm Andy Ferguson and you knew that already. Tonight, I'll be discussing what work we read this semester that I wouldn't mind reading again. If you haven't guessed, this is gonna be a bit of an easy-going affair. So go ahead: get comfy, kick your feet up, burn some incense or a candle or something, and enjoy. Of all the things we've read this semester, I think I'd like to revisit Dante's Divine Comedy at some point. Not only  because we only read from Inferno and not the other parts but also because I just love the novelty of it. The story of a man who goes to Hell and back, making pitstops in Purgatory and taking a guided tour of Heaven. Sounds like the world's craziest road trip (or a Supernatural episode to be honest) when I put it like that. Yea...

How's it going internet? Welcome to the Late Night English Blog! I'm your host and a huge Bethesda fan Andy Ferguson, and tonight we'll be discussing why Hamlet is more of a modern hero than than an ancient, epic hero. For those of you unfamiliar with the troubled prince of Denmark, here's a brief summary of his troubles: his dad is dead, his uncle probably his dad, and he doesn't know how to deal with the fact his uncle probably killed his dad. A bit different from Achilles, huh? No wars or mortal combats or anything like that. Just a young guy trying to figure out what to do. Definitely different from Gilgamesh. Definitely. No flaming bulls or pissed gods/goddesses to deal with. Hell, despite my last post, Hamlet still isn't epic when compared to Dante. I mean sure, Dante's journey was all about figuring out how to deal with his life too. Then again, his journey took him literally THROUGH HELL AND BACK as opposed to Hamlet's metaphorical, mental he...

How's it going internet? Welcome to the Late Night English Blog! I'm your host and guy experiencing League-related blood pressure spikes Andy Ferguson and tonight we'll be comparing Hamlet to our old friend Dante. We'll be comparing the two on the terms of their personality, goals, etc. With that said, let's get started: 1.) Broodiness- If there's anything that Hamlet is famous for, it's his propensity for constant reflection and lamentation. Man likes to brood over his life. Same with Dante. Hell, the story starts with the man wandering around the woods at night trying to figure out what to do with his life when manages to stumble into Hell. 2.) Search All They Might- Both Hamlet and Dante were looking for answers. Hamlet wanted to know if his uncle killed his dad and, if so, what to do about it. Should he even do anything about it? or should he just off himself and save the trouble (his words, not mine)? Dante was looking for his way in life, tying to ...

How's it going internet? Welcome to the Late Night English Blog! I'm your host and guy who's a little too into My Hero Academia Andy Ferguson and tonight we'll have a quick discussion on whether the United States of America measures up to Thomas More's "Utopia." As usual, we'll be doing this three point style: 1.) Religion- the island paradise of Utopia has some pretty specific policies regarding religion: everyone's entitled to their own so long as they don't bother others. In America, this is at least 75% true seeing as how our constitution protects the free practice of religion. However, there are no laws or punishments against zealotry that diminishes other religions. I mean there are workplace and housing discrimination laws, but nothing on the level of Utopia's "exile or enslavement" policy. 2.) Money- Utopians have developed an economy that is virtually independent on currency. America, not so much. 3.) Foreign Relati...

Oh boy, how's it going internet? Welcome to Late Night English Blog. I'm your host Andy Ferguson and tonight we're talking about politics. Yep, politics. Yayyyyyy. Not only politics, but a specific politician: President Donald J. Trump. I'm not going to give my personal opinions here. Nobody wants to read that nonsensical rant. Rather, we're going to evaluate whether or not Trump is an effective president according to Niccolo Macchiavelli's "The Prince" in which he details his ideas of the ideal ruler. Three-point thesis, take it away: 1.) Better to be Feared than Loved- perhaps one of Machiavelli's most famous sayings, this statement means that, if you cannot be both, it is better to be feared by your subjects than loved. In this regard, Trump checks out. For better or worse, he's got America on the edge of its seat. 2.) A Good Ruler must be able to defend Himself- in other words, behind every great ruler is an even greater armed force. To...

How's it going internet? Welcome to the Late Night English Blog! I'm your host and un hombre tratando de aprender español Andy Ferguson and today we'll be discussing the portrayal of beauty in Radiohead's famous song "Creep." If you've never heard the song before, no sweat. Here's a link: Give it a listen? Great! Now we can move on to the analysis. First things first, however, we have to define what exactly the word "beauty" means. For that, we'll turn to our good friend the Oxford dictionary: - Beauty= A combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Or, alternatively,  a combination of qualities that pleases the intellect. (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/beauty) With that in mind, let's take a look at Radiohead's "Creep." The song centers around a speaker looking around them and seeing the world and the people that live in it as e...

The first ray of sun on a bright winter morning, Falling gently through a window stained with dust Onto a hardwood floor that creaks happily When you find the strength to get out of bed. The second you step into a warm shower, Feeling goosebumps ripple across your skin The moment before they're washed away Like specks of dirt from polished gemstone. The third time you kiss someone you've come to love. Before, it had been awkward. More like a greeting, really; But now, you're heart beats thinking of their eyes, their touch, and the satisfaction of breathing in another's existence. Going forth, I wonder if these things even really matter. It's not like we reflect on things like these in the moment they happen. Rather, we reflect on and assign meaning to them in post, because, as time walks out on us, we crave the comfortable embrace of moments that no longer exist.