Deep in a swarm of 500,000 women, men, and children; a small huddle of girls headed by lead singer MILCK sang their song “Quiet”, loudly, for all the world to hear during the Women’s March on Washington in 2017. Their voices carried a tune of faith, hope, and power, which Jill Lapore echoed in her work “Wars Within”. Lapore’s writing is essential to providing significant insight into the election of 2017 by connecting to past historical moments which many members of James Madison’s student body can recollect and link to the severity of the election results. Lapore uses the connections between the civil war era and present day America to tie together the presence of inequality in simple historical terms. The usage of this connection allows for readers to compare cause and solution to possibly be persuaded to enact change as Fredrick Douglass did in the past.
She works together a story that encapsulates both the large span of American history in depth by dissecting the social, political, and cultural developments throughout. Jill Lepore’s writing is accessible for casual readers and those with a deeper understanding of history, which resulted from the clarity that is showcased in her writing style. A major achievement that Lepore accomplishes is bringing inclusivity into her book by incorporating diverse perspectives, such as the perspectives of marginalized groups; Native Americans, African Americans, women, etc. Topics that are underrepresented in traditional accounts of history are highlighted by Lepore by discussing their contributions and experiences.
America is seen as a Fantasyland by some. However, the reality can be rooted in the ugliness and stubborn behavior of those who believe they are better than others, only to fall victim to their limitations and biases. The rejection of tradition allows Andersen to write about the change in American reality and the ideal of fake news as the standard to debunk anything that does not fit the narrative of America in the shining light. O’Connor did this through her writing of characters where no one is exempt from having a negative side because, as humans, the duality of a person's behavior is that of good and good intentions. Both authors let the readers see the actual image of American culture and, possibly, remove the blindness associated with fantasy and
She explains how happy, but conflicted because her parents refuse money from her and live as homeless people. She writes the memoir to work through her feelings and share’s her story. Some topics that I could identify in the text are: poverty, teenage pregnancy and child rights. The issue of poverty is portrayed from the beginning of the book to the end.
The author, Sarah B. Pomeroy, writes this book in a style that resembles a textbook with many examples. She structures it in a timeline chronologically telling the events and breaking up the subject matter. The book lacked personality, although she had strong opinions that came through when writing the book, the style of writing lacked personality and was hard to read at times. The subject matter I found very interesting, considering it correlated with my class currently. At times, while I read this book, I found myself angry with men because of their brutal and thoughtfulness of women.
Set in the 1960s and 1970s, this thriller involves political strategies, campaigns, and battles. Also, it contains conspiracies and racial prejudice. Filled with twists and turns, the plot is fast paced and engrossing. The narration starts slowly, but it gradually draws a reader in.
This book was different from most books. Gretchen, the main woman character, started off as a girl. Nobody liked her except for her best friend, Katya, and it surprised me because she seemed to be very likeable. She might've came off as judge to males, but that’s because her previous boyfriend used her. The second part of the book was when she turned into a fly that was stuck in the boy’s locker room.
As Corby pointed out in his paper “The Audacity of Hope”, “political philosophy pervades Angels in America, and its author, Tony Kushner, has never hidden the fact that he is, as a writer, unashamedly engaged” (Corby 2010: 16). He continues by saying that Tony Kushner’s Angels in America is a deeply political play that dramatizes various forms of political philosophy, rehearsing recognizable political positions as well as exploring less familiar, more radical political ideas in a context that is as distinctly and unapologetically American as it is apocalyptically millennial (16). Kushner has always believed in ‘the effectiveness of activism’ (Corby 2010: 16) and in sending a message through his writings. Therefore, he sees his plays as a place
It 's a jaw-dropping book that will leave you wanting more as the author Laurie writes in a crisp and clear way describing the young girl Melinda’s horrific story and how it unfolds. The author 's tone gives off the vibe of a young frighted girl which I find really enhances this sad, but exhilarating story. This story taught me to always speak up for myself and to never let anyone take advantage of me. I would recommend this novel because it is extremely detailed, painting vivid pictures in your mind that really help to magnify and
The novel follows Stevie an eleven year old girl who lives in Southside Chicago throughout her middle and high school years. Stevie goes through the social pressure of her peers and family to tell her how to act, think, and look. Slowly throughout
Shori is discriminated against by the Ina’s because of the color of her skin. Her point of view shows us how hurtful this is to her, but also how she overcomes this. Shori is a strong woman and leader, and defies female gender discrimination. The novel gives us a view of her quick thinking and impulsive actions through her narration. Additionally, Shori and her symbionts explore polygamy and homosexuality.
Through America’s charity, she better becomes fit for the role princess. When under a stressful dilemma, Lady America does not forget to show charity by asking, “would you want to come with me” (118) without hesitation. America offers this marvelous opportunity to a stranger, whom she has met moments before. Through her offer, a rejected, little girl is given an extraordinary gift, the chance and hope for a better life. Another example of America’s charity is when America “tentatively reached out for Celeste’s hand, fingers brushing against hers” (213), even though there is pressure of competition with the other girls.
Literature is often credited with the ability to enhance one’s understanding of history by providing a view of a former conflict. In doing so, the reader is able to gain both an emotional and logistical understanding of a historically significant event. Additionally, literature provides context that can help the reader develop a deeper understanding of the political climate of a time period. Within the text of The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead’s, the use of literary elements such as imagery, metaphor, and paradox amplifies the reader’s understanding of early 19th century slavery and its role in the South of the United States of America. Throughout the novel, Whitehead utilizes a girl named Cora to navigate the political and personal consequences of escaping slavery, the Underground Railroad, and her transition from the title of fugitive to freed. Cora’s ability to convey descriptions of events both tragic and hope-filled such as the dehumanization of slaves or the truth of freedom, while utilizing literary elements, create an emotional understanding of the 1800’s of the United States.
Ken Liu’s “The Perfect Match” should be a blueprint for any dystopian writers to follow. It shows the basics of dystopian writing, while displaying it in an interesting and special way. “The Perfect Match” is a perfect and must read piece of fiction for any future writers who aspire to create any dystopian
The starts from the adolescent protagonist’s coming of age as the mature woman’s awakening to reality of her social and cultural role as a women and her subsequent attempts to reexamine her life and shape it in accordance with her
