Jade Carpenter

A senior at SDSU close to getting his Bachelor's in English! Loves writing, loves reading, dislikes social interaction.

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

Slenderman was an interesting folklore. It was a demon of fear as many Creepypasta stories are, feasting on imaginative young minds who can suspend their belief to experience that adrenaline. Though, some minds are too dysfunctional to return. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I still stand by the position that no idea or person should be vaguely blamed for one's actions. If you kill someone, you are the only one to blame, not your parents who nurtured you, not the president who's "in charge," not God who made you, it is your fault alone. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

The HBO documentary was interesting. For all that I heard about Slenderman, I never heard this Wisconsin story. It was the cultural execution of a folktale, as parents "demonized" this fictional character to near extinction. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I remember one of my first introductions to Slenderman was watching Markiplier play Slenderman: The Arrival. Good times. It's fun watching people scream and sometimes screaming with them. Haha. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

"We haven't had any instances where we found tampered candy, but we did in the news and you see all these crazy pictures online..."

Basically the current media climate. It's a threat you haven't experienced but are told to fear anyways. Urban Legends can be media stunts. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

"Give the murderer a name. He's the Phantom."
This idea goes against a lot of modern criminal theory: to discourage crime, do not idolize it. It's why many urban legends now exist in small circles. Companies would be reprimanded for making another "Phantom." #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

When I was young, my parents shielded me from all the urban legend stuff. Sure, I knew a few from school and friends, but my child life was video games, church, and bible stories. I can see why after all the sickening stuff this involves. Horror is horrific. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

"The hooks, Spongebob! Beware the hooks!"
Watching the documentary now. The Hook Man is a dominant trope in media as this frightening monster. I believe the thought of anything unnatural/mysterious with a sharp tool in its possession is the norm for horror stories. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

My favorite line from Johnny Appleseed:

He saw a man named Lincoln giving speeches in a field. "Keep it up," John shouted. "Maybe you'll be president someday!"

The historical cameo Lincoln made was hilarious and meaningful, because just like John, he started small. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I am noticing a pattern, though! American Tall Tales are so exciting! There's a unique mix of fact and fiction, super powered characters that embolden pride, strength, an intelligence while also sometimes encouraging humbleness. Chuck Norris jokes are the modern tall tales. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I absolutely LOVE love stories, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind was an unsuspecting treat! Davy Crockett is a brand name that is used in multiple companies, but the lesser known Sally is a great example of the ideal woman: Strong, independent, cunning, and helpful. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

Micheal McCurdy did impeccable work on the illustrations. And it is mentioned that these are wood engravings! I love that art style, as it boldens the lines and makes a strange mix of cartoon outlines to realistic shades of color. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

The Illustrations in Her Stories are wonderfully crafted. In some, it depicts a haunting image of the Boo Hag, but in others, it makes light of the terrible catskinella by showing her in a beautiful cat dress rather than what it really is: a dress made of cats. Yuck. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

Malindy and the Little Devil is exactly what I'd expect from a folk tale: The supernatural, a deadly deal, and the comical hero (sole/soul). It's a good cultural blend of Dr. Faustus and Christianity, and the witty ending is just fun to talk about as a child. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I think Mary Belle and the Mermaid has a scarily modern theme to it. Whisked away to a wondrous world away from bleak reality, Mary Belle was happy and content. But when the father killed the mermaid, the girl was distraught enough to disappear forever. Technology and VR. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

I'm interested in the theme for this section of class. For the past two weeks, we've been reading a lot of racial stories. When thinking about race, I like to think of humanity as one race. But people use skin color to define a culture, thereby shattering my perspective. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

Unfortunately, I've been fighting off an awful Illness for the past 5 days. It's making me very drowsy. I hope it's not the virus. I pray for everyone's health, and I hope I get better soon.

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

Nature is a significant theme at the start of the book. How the snake got it's rattles and why apes look like humans both have animals in communion with God. The stories give a fictional tale about how things are made to understand them better in an ambiguous world. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

As I start "Black Folktales" by Julius Lester, I'm cautious to discover the kind of Folklore that was created by a single racial group. Off the bat, it talks about a black God shearing the world while smoking a cigar. It makes me nervous even reading this. #F470

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

@FranconianExile If the government does, there's 300 million people with the right to bear arms ready to fight it. But thanks to the founders of the Constitution and the fortitude of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches, we stay strong, healthy, and embrace freedom and equality.

[Jade Carpenter @lit_folk]

@FranconianExile And the Brothers Grimm influence hasn't led to mass genocide here, nor is there any in sight. Jews, Christians, Muslims, White people, Black people, people of every race and religion have an equal opportunity to succeed in life because the government doesn't discriminate legally.