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Create a Compelling Argument

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Let’s celebrate this great documentary on Willa Cather’s letters more. Again, we’ll review first the section around minute 19 where Cather receives the mentorship of Sarah Orne Jewett to find a quiet center in her life and compose literature. https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/2365563628/ … Continue reading →

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Langston Hughes and The Harlem Renaissance

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Renowned individuals often follow their first dreams from their childhood, demonstrating proficiency in a particular field of interest – not Langston Hughes. Hughes was born on February 1, 1902 and passed away on May 22, 1967, and aspired to be … Continue reading →

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Crucifixion In Literature

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

The crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most important motifs that is handled in the Bible. Crucifixion is often related to sacrifice of an individual to protect others from their sins or guilt. Many authors allude to crucifixion to … Continue reading →

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Conquering The Giant, One Cunning Idea At A Time.

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

In many pieces of literature, a main character uses their cunning intelligence to defeat a greater power. Whether it is circumstance, a person, or society’s labels, this character uses their wit and savviness to overcome the challenge. This use of … Continue reading →

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Fennyman, An Essential Character

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

“Cut Off His Nose” scene Shakespeare in Love is a movie tells a part of William Shakespeare’s life. There are many interesting characters making the movie attractive. Fennyman is one of them. Hugh Fenneyman, known as “the money”, finances the … 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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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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