Author Archives: amandamancuso

The Queen Within

Posted on May 18, 2013 by amandamancuso

“They thought death was worth it, but I Have a self to recover, a queen. Is she dead, is she sleeping? Where has she been, With her lion-red body, her wings of glass?” – from Stings by Sylvia Plath This excerpt … Continue reading →

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Married Deception

Posted on May 17, 2013 by amandamancuso

“Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.”-MacBeth (Act 1, Scene 4) “Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it.”-Lady MacBeth (Act 1, Scene 5) The echoing of deceptive themes spreads between both … Continue reading →

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Target the Easy Questions

Posted on April 20, 2013 by amandamancuso

While studying for the AP English exam is absolutely critical, there are various other strategies that can propel you ahead of your peers and onto success. One of the most important of these would be the order in which you … Continue reading →

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The Red Commandment

Posted on April 10, 2013 by amandamancuso

           The act of testing one’s moral aptitude is the most prominent motif associated with the Ten Commandments. In the story of the commandments, the Bible tells that Moses receives the tablets from God upon a … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Think It’s Possible to Have a Sense of Tragedy Without Having a Sense of Humor~ Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 7, 2012 by amandamancuso

Over Thanksgiving break, I chose to read the novel, Mortality by Christopher Hitchens. First of all, I am quite appreciative of the introduction, which explains the state of mind the author was in while he was writing this book. Although … Continue reading →

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