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Little Things

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Elizabeth Bishop’s parent’s were a very important part of her life and affected her a great amount. Her father died from Bright’s disease, which, as a result, left her and her mother devastated. Her father’s death affected her mother so … Continue reading →

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The Great Migration

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

The Great Migration and Fences The Great Migration was the movement of African-Americans from the Southern States, such as Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, to Northern, Western or Midwestern states, such as Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Philadelphia. Most Historians … Continue reading →

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Home Run in Harlem

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

         After the first World War in 1919, two major events happened in American history that would set the tone for the future forever. First, the Harlem Renaissance years surfaced, and second, the first ever colored man … Continue reading →

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Troy and Jackie Robinson- Similar Talents at Different Times

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

//players.brightcove.net/2157889318001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4879931290001 Troy and Jackie Robinson- Similar Talents at Different Times Many times during the play Troy mentions that he is more talented than Jackie Robinson, but he was born at the wrong time. Troy insists that if he was born … Continue reading →

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A Short Trip Across the Pond for Robert Frost

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

From 1912-1915, Robert Frost picked up his family and life in New England and moved to England in order to learn about and perfect his poetry. It was a sort of mental escape for him where he could get a … Continue reading →

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Through the Eyes of Maya Angelou

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Maya Angelou is a writer who has impacted the lives and mindsets of many people. Though some believe her raw literature surrounding rape culture, sexism, and racism is controversial, these topics are important to her and are things that she … Continue reading →

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Carolyn Forché

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Carolyn Forché is an American poet and human rights activist. Besides her work in El Salvador and her travels in Spain, Forché has also traveled to Beirut and wrote about her experiences there in the book The Angel of History, published … Continue reading →

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Doves in Jesus’ Baptism

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Since ancient times the dove has been used to identify and represent the divine. In the Bible, the dove represents the divine, encompassing the entities of heaven, the holy spirit, and god. In the story of Jesus’ baptism, it has … Continue reading →

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Tests in the Bible and in Literature

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

The Biblical motif of a test is illuminated in the Bible passage of “The Garden Test” by Genesis. In this passage, Eve is tested on her loyalty to God and her purity and kindness as the serpent tempts her to … Continue reading →

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Biblical Allusions in Literature: Water

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

In the Bible, water is used in “The Creation” to represent God’s power and again in “The Flood.” Water is a powerful tool that can have a considerable impact on a person’s life. Water is also used in the Bible … Continue reading →

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