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Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem “of De Witt Williams on his way to Lincoln Cemetery” takes place during a time of explicit racial discrimination; the African-American community lives in poverty and violence – whether that be a result of participation in dangerous gangs, police brutality, protests, etc. Brooks’ poem comments on the journey of a dead blackContinue reading “Gwendolyn Brooks”

The Harlem Renaissance symbolized a time when African American expression rose and proliferated; poets, artists, and writers began to create more material and unique works of art and literature. I believe one facet that made this epoch so prominent was the fact that most of these African American influencers conveyed their community, heritage, and lifestylesContinue reading “Harlem Renaissance”

In chapter X of Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself, Douglass openly criticizes the hypocrisy of slaveholders using their supposed faith to justify the cruel practice of slavery; instead of modifying their behaviors to align with Christianity, enslavers modify their faith to legitimize their actions. As Douglass persistently highlightsContinue reading “Fredrick Douglass”

As I read “The Birth-Mark,” I attempted to understand Baym’s suggestion of Hawthornes’ feministic tone. In doing so, I agree with her argument that Hawthorne alludes to the extensive strains women endure from domineering men. Throughout the story, Aylmer displays his unflattering qualities of egocentrism and ideologies of perfectionism. He transforms Georgiana’s diminutive birthmark intoContinue reading “Hawthorne’s “The Birth-Mark””

As Emerson attempts to experience true solitude successfully, he reveals that he must free himself from materialistic possessions and from his external society. In doing so, he basks in the outdoors and marvels at all the beauty the earth has to offer. He admires the perfection of the stars that take shelter above in ourContinue reading “Emerson’s Nature”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”