As a young reader, I always was left empty and dis-satisfied after reading for academic or pleasure purposes. By no means was I ever an “avid” reader. I could never feel the words “come to life” as many of my elementary school english teachers proclaimed. Growing up, I was alone and segregated in my academic progression. I did not receive...
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A good education is something that all children, teens, and young adults across America deserve, but what’s the point of it? Over time, people learn the basic skills needed to function in society such as reading, writing, and basic arithmetic, but beyond that, what’s the purpose? Although people are going to college more than ever, so many more are asking...
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From the late 1700s to the mid-1800s is when slavery saw the largest growth in racial injustice. Innocent men, women, and children were forced into hard manual labor with unhumanitarian working conditions in which many would face malicious abuse by their “slave owners.” During this time of suffering there were not nearly enough people advocating for the lives of these...
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Both Conan Doyle and Stevenson were similarly born and raised in Edinburgh, nine years apart but this is where the similarities end. Conan Doyle was born May 2nd, 1859, to a working class, Irish family and as such would have experienced a modicum of financial hardship. His father was an alcoholic who was institutionalised in 1885 and subsequently died. A...
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Many times, an author tends to reuse certain types of characters throughout their works. This does not only apply to one author but across many different ones. Because of this, there are a lot of characters that may come from different stories but share very similar characteristics. Although it may look like these two characters do not relate to each...
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The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written by Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson and was set within the 19th century during the Victorian-era London, where expectations are excessive and reputations are valued. This novella explores the dual traits of a Victorian man, and his link with an alternative personality, and how he needs an exit from...
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Language can define a community in a negative way by making those who do not speak the language well or overall can not understand it, feel left out and alienated from the members of the community. However, language can define a community in a positive way by empowering cultural values and embracing one’s ethnicity and origins. This can also create...
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Introduction Banneker Academic High School, located in Washington, DC, has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its role as a beacon of educational opportunity within the community. However, the increasing demographic shifts and the pressing need for inclusion have underscored the importance of diversity recruiting. Diversity in educational settings is not just a reflection of society...
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The Grapes of Wrath was written using any information in order to capture the life of the people that lived back in the day of the great depression. Steinbeck was a man that wanted to show the people the way that others lived, and also why America was not the way that we dream it is. The people of the...
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Abstract Does social media play a role in activism as many claims? This question has been circulating around African-American communities and classrooms for quite some time now. This research reviews social media’s impact in fighting for justice among Minorities. This paper also looks at the events leading up to University of Missouri president’s resignation. Finally, this research explains why the...
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David Foster Wallace opens the speech with the fish anecdote to introduce the subject of discussion to his audience(college students); knowledge is not measured by education alone, rather acknowledging one’s surroundings. The overall effect of the line “This is Water” demonstrates the basic realities that are overlooked in life. Wallace repeats this line twice to emphasize his argument that basic...
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Still I Rise This famous poem still I rise was created by Maya Angleou in 1978, the poem still I rise is supposed to be on the theme of racism and gender, as in the text you can easily hear how hurtful and hateful these words are that were used against Maya, all throughout the poem Maya writes down everything...
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In “Rules of the Game” Amy Tan helps to understand that when trying to obtain independence, patience to experience growth can hinder any obstructions from stalling this sought-after element of growing up. By the end of the story, Waverly recognizes that she “had nowhere to go” and “was not running away from anything,”(507). She didn’t have an “escape route”(507) and...
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The bond between a parent and a child is not only one of the strongest, but, it also has the ability to be the most complicated. This intricate bond is exhibited in both “Medusa”, written by Sylvia Plath, as well as Theodore Roethke’s poem, “My Papa’s Waltz.” These two poems are written in first person point view about a child’s...
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Anne Bradstreem conveyed two important messages in both her poems; “Verses upon the burning of our house” and “ To my dear Grandchild.” Although she was talking about two different things, one who is a person and another who an object in the end it does come together to convey a message of life and God. Basically that no matter...
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Part 1- Steinbeck Introduced to the World “Muscles aching to work, minds aching to create - that is man.” (John Steinbeck). Steinbeck failed many times in his life before he became an excellent author. John Steinbeck Jr. wrote award winning novels about The Great Depression and the migrant workers that lived during that time. His creativity and composition was influenced...
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“The Body Snatcher”, written by Robert Louis Stevenson, tracks the life of the character Fettes from his mental manipulation from his two mentors, and a buildup of internal guilt as a young student. From this and a use of different literary devices, I was able to draw the conclusion as to why he behaves the way he does and what...
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Banning books comes from the understanding that it will protect student’s minds from literature that is deemed to be a concern in libraries. Many books are banned because they have racial reasons, violence, or an opposing view of the person trying to ban the book. You will see most books being banned in high school libraries because of the need...
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Introduction Amy Tan’s literary oeuvre provides a profound exploration of cultural identity, particularly how it is shaped and transformed by migration and generational conflict. Her works, such as The Joy Luck Club and The Kitchen God's Wife, offer critical insights into the lives of Chinese-American families, delving into themes of cultural heritage, familial bonds, and the immigrant experience. Tan’s narratives...
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Introduction After reading a summary of the book Anthem by Ayn Rand, I found myself thinking about how deeply she digs into what happens when society takes "we" too far. The way she pictures a world where you cannot even say "I" really hit home for me. Rand wrote this story back in 1938, but it feels super relevant even...
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In his essay, Richard Rodriguez takes a look at diversity and culture, specifically the American culture and how it affects the culture of others. He also takes into consideration how the term of diversity forces us to look at others differently, furthering separation between one another. After white Americans label someone as “diverse”, as in, nonwhite, they force American ideals...
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There was a man who embarked on a journey in one of the most frigid and glacial areas in the entire world. That man was Chris McCandless. Critics will claim that McCandless was a delusional fool who traveled to Alaska just to have his life cut short. While others claim that he was a brave young warrior who traveled to...
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The scientific revolution was the emergence of modern science during the early ages which opened up the doors for science (Gale, 2019). During this time period, developments were made in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, physics, and chemistry (Gale, 2019). In this paper, a scientist from the past, Benjamin Banneker, and a more recent scientist, George Washington Carver will be compared and...
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Pity is very complicated. Steinbeck has a pitiful tone towards both of his major characters when they go through difficult times. Steinbeck shows his pity for the character of Lennie as he struggles and fails to stay out of trouble at his new job. When Lennie is first introduced, it quickly becomes clear that even though he is a grown...
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Ray Bradbury was one of the most talented American authors in his career. Living until 91, he left readers amazed by his writings, letting his own personal experiences sway the themes of his novels. He experienced events that formulated his strong opinion of technology, which he feared would someday overpower society. His works hint at the dangers of the atomic...
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Freshmen students should read this book because the appreciation towards having books will increase, it shows how and why people follow the crowd, and why censorship is important. With teens having the potential to expand their knowledge from reading it, and provide entertainment with many plot twists throughout the book. Having a very dead society, the community of Fahrenheit 451...
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Imagine living in a black and white world were nobody has no true color. A novel written by Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 is series of complex characters such as the main character Montag as the protagonist and Captain Beatty as the antagonist. Montag lives in a world where books are prohibited, and firemen cause the fires not only that but,...
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Cover 1 of Sanctuary 1931 by William Faulkner represents the theme of the story best because of the offsetting nasty vibe it sets off. Also the picture of the woman all ripped up and damaged represents Temple Drake due to the horrors she went through that most likely scared her for a lifetime. In the background is a green stained,...
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Introduction Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis is a seminal piece of literature that has captivated readers and scholars alike with its complex themes and multifaceted ideas. Published in 1915, the novella delves into the surreal and existential transformations of its protagonist, Gregor Samsa, who inexplicably awakens one day to find himself transformed into an insect. This metamorphosis serves as a powerful...
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American Mythology has been normalized with tails like Johnny apple seed and gorge Washington cutting down a cherry tree but this but this wasn’t always the truth. Everything has a beginning and American Mythology has an origin one example being Rip Van Winkle by Benjamin Irving. This story has many elements synonymous with American mythology that effect the readers experience....
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