Category Archives: AP Mindset

The Treehouse Talks

Posted on January 6, 2023 by alexcremins
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Oh Podcast!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by michellestjacques
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Patterns of Fabric

Posted on May 24, 2019 by sohishah

Visual media can add a lot to the meaning of a work as a whole. Amy Lowell’s poem “Patterns” is one of her most famous works. Artwork inspired by this poem assists in the understanding of themes being conveyed. The … Continue reading →

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Trees of Temptation

Posted on May 1, 2019 by sohishah

The Bible is an influential text that presents in self in a variety of American literature in the form of allusions and motifs. The motif of a tree is important in the Bible, and its significance has found its way … Continue reading →

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From Church to Birch: Finding Religious Salvation in the Natural World Of Literature

Posted on April 30, 2019 by nicolestjacques

Where does one find God? Surely, religion is not always found in a church. Many biblical motifs, such as the wilderness, can be discovered just outside one’s front door. In the Bible, the wilderness is utilized to depict the search … Continue reading →

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Water and Rebirth in American Literature

Posted on April 30, 2019 by gtosone

In the Bible, water is a powerful and symbolic image in the stories told. Water represents the power of God and the significance it has in the people’s lives. Another common theme in the Bible is the significance of water … Continue reading →

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Minor Characters Introducing Major Characters in the Bible and American Lit

Posted on April 30, 2019 by justinhern

One motif in the bible is minor characters introducing a major character. The chief example of this is Jesus being introduced to the world by John the Baptist. ““I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is … Continue reading →

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Tests in the Bible and American Literature

Posted on April 30, 2019 by aidenmill6

In everyday life, one is tested on various things ranging from school to family to friends. A test has been a part of existence since the very first people. In Genesis 2:19-3:21, The Bible tells the story of Adam and … Continue reading →

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Divine Covenants

Posted on April 30, 2019 by 20hlw

Covenants are extraordinarily important aspect of everyday life. However, when alluding to the Bible, the word covenant appears in an entirely different manner. Many of the most important biblical stories incorporate some kind of a covenant. In the Biblical sense, … Continue reading →

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Birds Flying High and Free

Posted on April 30, 2019 by 20vdr

Birds have been used as a symbol of hope and freedom throughout many works of literature and poems, representing a beacon of light in an unruly world. Their gift of flight is often viewed as a search for a better … Continue reading →

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