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Henry David Thoreau's "Walden"
... Walden Pond pretty far from society. He then speaks about his belief that people are enslaved. They are too focused on material things, ... the small things, instead of working hard to support pointless things that will not make us happy. He does not see the ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
From Sinner to Reconciler in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"
... former servant, Abigail Williams. This affair goes against the accepted beliefs that one should stand faithful to one's spouse. In light ... with one's beliefs and that of the surrounding world that pressures one as well. If one holds true to their belief's, ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Huck Finn, A Warning Against Romantic Philosophy
... demonstrates Twain and his belief that internal reasoning produces tremendous benefits rather the romantic beliefs that good fortune will come ... dream, and it shot him"(262) illustrating Twain's belief that action upon emotions only leads to delusional ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Mark Twain
Heart Of Darkness Imperialism
... beliefs, practices, and institutions that negatively discriminate against people based on their race. Sometimes the term is also used to describe the belief that ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Parental Influence of Jill McCorkle: How her parents shaped her writing.
... of her parents' traits and beliefs that lead to how she viewed the world. From the start you can tell that her mother has a very ... and what not to be. You will also notice her mothers beliefs when she used, "girls hanging out of car windows with cigarettes ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
"Grendel": A Monster Fighting His Inevitable Nihilism.
... the queen" (91), he was still a nihilist in his belief that these slaughtered men were playthings. Although throughout the novel, Grendel ... detested so heartily beforehand. Tough he tried to accept the beliefs of the Shaper; he could not because in this ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Slavery and the Road to Freedom: "Jubilee" by Margaret Walker
... the master himself. The house servants were raised in belief that they were "superior to other slaves in status and importance" ... Yet, secret meetings were being held; at first, it appears that the meetings are clandestine church meetings. Later on, however, ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry
"The Jade Peony" by Wayson Choy: With traditions and beliefs, come old world values
... " (21). Clearly, Poh-Poh wants to encourage Sek-Lung that old Chinese beliefs and myths still exist, and in resulting, she represents ... Sek-Lung stories about old Chinese beliefs and myths, and so she wants him to believe that things like demons and spirits ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Franny and zooey: franny
... beliefs that caused her to view her surroundings pessimistically. After spending three years contently in college, Franny changed her view of the college experience. She decided that ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
Atticus The Approved Parent
... beliefs that white or black should be treated with respect. He does not judge people by their beliefs because he understands that his beliefs ... of view. Atticus living out his beliefs shows his children that every bit of advice that he gives he also lives ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee