Tag Archives: AP Mindset

Nuanced Death in Shakespeare—Treehouse Talks #2

Posted on February 18, 2023 by alexcremins

Shakespeare was a man who wrote about complex and controversial topics for his time. At times he subtly delved into the discrimination of women and racial minorities. In this podcast we discuss the nuance in Shakespeare’s writing—and how he critiques … Continue reading →

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Oh William, Elizabeth Strout Podcast, Sullivan E Period

Posted on January 27, 2023 by elcoll24

“I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William.” Protagonist and narrator Lucy Barton commencing her story with this casual claim about what’s to come sets the tone for a stream-of-consciousness type of intimate novel.

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Within the Branches: An Exploration of The Trees

Posted on January 12, 2023 by 23etk
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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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What is the Difference Between a Semicolon and a Comma?

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

This is a great scene from the movie, Wit. Though the scene stands on its own and inspires a re-reading of Donne’s Death Be Not Proud, Holy Sonnet X, you can learn more about the rest of the movie here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(film) Before … Continue reading →

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Allusions to Communion in Literature

Posted on April 21, 2014 by 15aek

The scene of Jesus and the apostles sharing their last meal together before Jesus’ crucifixion can be viewed as the men being unified for the last time. Food, meals, and the idea of communion bringing people together are some of … Continue reading →

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Allusions to the Crucifixion of Christ in Literature

Posted on April 21, 2014 by owenhern

  The crucifixion of Christ is arguably the most significant as well as the most recognizable scene of the entire Bible. Even those who do not practice Christianity are generally familiar with the story of Jesus of Nazareth being nailed … Continue reading →

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The Power of Resurrection

Posted on April 20, 2014 by nickcalfano

 The theme of resurrection is one of the most prevalent in all of literature because of where it stems from. The motif of resurrection first resided within the Bible.Three days after the death of Jesus, his mother Mary visited his tomb. … Continue reading →

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The Catcher in the Rye

Posted on May 9, 2013 by millzitothetaquito

Title: The Catcher in the Rye  Author: J.D. Salinger  Time and place written: Late 1940s – early 1950s, New York Characters: Holden Caulfield- The protagonist and narrator of the novel. A sixteen year old boy who has been expelled for … Continue reading →

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My Antonia

Posted on May 8, 2013 by sagemaggi

Title: My Antonia Author: Willa Cather Characters: -Jim Burden: Narrator, A young man interested in the environment and his schooling, becomes friends with Antonia on his trip to Nebraska -Antonia: Moved to Nebraska from Bohemia when she was very young … Continue reading →

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