— Jason Chen The play of “Hedda Gabler” takes play during a monumental time period of the 19th century as the country is rapidly changing and innovation is booming. The storyline is interesting as it highlights the complexity of different perspectives, interconnectedness, and realism. The use of secrecy and emotional connection that the author invokes […]
emotions
After reading about Baldwin’s father’s perception …
— Kevin Lliguichushca After reading about Baldwin’s father’s perception of white people in America. It made sense for someone of color to be angry and even afraid. And Baldwin felt that in the restaurant scene. The feeling of not being seen or treated equally can really affect how a person views life. As Sofia mentions, […]
Death By Homophobia
— Adel Alaiev Death By Homophobia Unfortunately, the United States has a dark history. From slavery, to oppression of minorities, to nationwide homophobia, etc., The Great Nation has a track record of cherry picking who has the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” I have to begin by noting that this essay, […]
Culture is what identifies us as a civilization …
— Anonymous Culture is what identifies us as a civilization. The customs, tradition, language and the people we affiliate ourselves with. “Things Fall Apart” provides the beliefs of the Umuofia Clan. We can all agree that we follow certain beliefs and tradition that have been taught to us. My family is Mexican; one of my […]
James Baldwin’s two approaches to hatred…
—Mazidul Ahmed James Baldwin’s two approaches to hatred he discusses can be associated with a broader view of the world’s injustices. All things that provoke anger within us lead up to these two approaches: acceptance or confrontation. In Baldwin’s situation, he had to face these very two paths, but he realized that taking either path […]
