[by Kristel Tole; this seminar was led by Zoe van Cauwenberg]. In seminar 7, we started out with an analysis of three songs from Taylor Swift's repertoire: Mastermind, Nothing New, and Castles Crumbling. My group talked about 'Mastermind' and we answered three questions. First: How do these songs engage with questions of fame, legacy and reputation? Taylor in her song 'Mastermind' shows the desire she has for wanting to be with the person that she loves. She tries hard to get with this person showing no fear of what the public thinks. She doesn’t question her fame or her reputation because she is in love and wants to be with her lover. She challenges the societal norms of what a woman should be in a relationship, not to be a pawn but a fighter. It is this force that drives her to not give up. [Click the above image to read more]