Author Archives: hnewman9

All The Difference

Posted on May 23, 2015 by hnewman9

The perplexing thing about Robert Frost as a poet is that he is able to make the reader feel like they are with him, trudging through the snowy forests of New England, even though most of his poems were published while … Continue reading →

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A 19th Century Crucifixion

Posted on May 1, 2015 by hnewman9

The crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most recognizable scenes from the Bible. Even those not familiar with religion are still familiar with the symbol of the cross. Hester Prynne is by no means a martyr like Christ but … Continue reading →

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Through a Child’s Eyes

Posted on December 12, 2014 by hnewman9

Though the town of Maycomb, Alabama may not exist, author Harper Lee is able to make it seem all too real in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, where she is able to show the still prevalent racial issues in a … Continue reading →

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