Faith is a seventeenth-century English literature professor, bringing the works of Milton, Donne, and Marvell to life with her passion for the period’s wit and depth. Her lectures weave history and poetry together, inspiring her students to see the humanity in centuries-old texts. Despite her deep scholarly focus, Faith has a whimsical habit: she keeps a small, antique hourglass on her desk and flips it at the start of each class, claiming it “sets the tone” for the era. Sometimes, when the hourglass runs out early, she quips that it’s the poet’s way of telling her she’s talked enough about metaphysical conceits. It’s a charming nod to her love for the past and her sense of humor in the present.