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In this harsh world, everyone has their own tree and the branches of each tree represents a variety of meanings and the different lessons that people learn in their lifetime. Such is the case in the four literatures we studied: Raisin in the Sun, Almost a Woman, The Pearl, and The Learning Tree. However, just…

The first time the reader sets eyes on the lottery, a short story by Shirley Jackson, the reader thinks of winning money because Jackson starts by showing how “the morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was rich…

Short tale “The Gift of the Magi” is by O. Henry, aka William Sydney Porter. Since its first publication in 1905, it has been widely considered one of the finest short tales in the history of American literature. This article delves into “The Gift of the Magi,” examining its themes, plot, and universality. Della and…

Language is a system of communication of thoughts and feelings through subjective representation, such as gestures, written symbols, or vocal sounds. Language plays a very important role in our lives. As human beings we communicate, and represent our different cultures through language. Language is a key component that shapes our entity as a whole. Many…

The most successful or famous artists are not always as happy as successful people are portrayed-living a life of fame, fortune, and glamour. The following examples will show some of the problems that four different artists have suffered in the past century. Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter who lived from March 30, 1853…

The debate regarding ownership of antiquities is one that continually pits archaeologists against museums as well as the countries of origin of the items. Kwame Anthony Appiah’s, in the article titled “Whose Culture Is It?” explores this issue and points out that the cultural property narrative should be approached from a cosmopolitan point of view…

Alice Walker in “Everyday Use” shows one African American woman trying to “overcome” her past. This story is about two sisters, Maggie and Dee, and their mother. Maggie lives with her mother while Dee has moved out, gone to school, and created another life for herself. However Dee has issues left to resolve before she…

Sergeant Major Morris is the one responsible for the tragedies that happened to the White family because he gave them the Monkey’s Paw to the White’s knowing the past of it. The word tragedy means to cause great suffering, destruction, and distress. The Monkey’s paw was cursed by “an old fakir”. He was a holy…

Define subcultures and discuss two examples of a subculture, one that you belong to and practice and another you do not. Culture is everything we have come to know minus our natural instincts. Many of us know culture as simply our ideologies, religion, family values, beliefs, and behaviors but after this chapter I have learned…

Pablo Picasso said, “The purpose of art is to wash the dust of daily life off of our souls.” George Orwell, describes writing as an addictive passion and suggests leaving behind a purpose, for the sheer beauty of creation and the search for truth. These artists believe that the purpose of art is to serve…