Samford University professor Jonathan Bass has argued against the vitriolic responses to the eight Alabama clergymen. The essence of Bass’ argument is that while the white clergymen can easily be called close-minded hypocrites, further scrutiny reveals that their intentions were fairly aligned with that of Martin Luther King Jr.’s and that of the black community in Birmingham, Alabama. The eight clergymen elaborated in their public statement that, “When rights are consistently denied, a cause should be pressed in the courts and in negotiations among local leaders, and not in the streets” (Eight Alabama Clergymen, par. 7). The misconception that Bass reveals is that the white clergymen were denouncing King’s demonstrations, when they were actually
Print. This book narrates the story behind the West Memphis Three. The author finds it hard to believe that
Ralph A. Wooster’s article “An Analysis of the Membership of Secession Conventions in the Lower South,” provides a comparative picture and personal characteristics of state convention participants. Wooster argues, of the 1,048 men who participated in the state conventions few have received attention from historical analysis. He utilizes the Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, for his research analysis of personal characteristics of convention participants. By analyzing the data, he determines the median age, place of birth, occupation, number of possessed slaves, possession of real and personal property for each delegate. Wooster then utilizes these markers and compares them to each state on how they voted; whether they voted
I believe that Holton wrote this book in order to explain the complex make up of the Virginia gentry. The title of Woody Holton 's history of revolutionary Virginia seems to promise an account of how enslaved Africans and Native Americans were compelled toward independence against their will and interest. He explains that the forced fathers in this account are actually the Virginia gentry. Holton argues that the Virginia gentry were propelled toward independence by two other causes related to their class and material interests. One cause was an outgrowth of the gentry 's problem with debts and merchants.
Also, reading the article written by Prather and LaFrance helps us evaluate the events that occurred in Wilmington, North Carolina. In Prather's short introduction,
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROMANCE, ARKANSAS During the fall of 1850, a six-wagon, wagon train from Kentucky came upon a little valley with a good size creek. Their leader, Ben Pruitt, thought it looked like a good place to camp for the winter, and they did. By the time spring arrived they had named their settlement Kentucky Valley and called the creek, Cliffy Creek because of the cliffs in the creek and along its sides. One of those cliffs creates a rather large waterfall just a few hundred yards from the downtown area.
He worries that the reality will not change at all, so they work for nothing. He frequently seems disgusted by students and convinced that they cannot make anything of themselves. After you address the questions above, consider focusing on analyzing some of the characters in the novel by addressing the following questions: • Do you think Grant’s aunt is a significant character in the novel so far? If so, what is her significance?
He does this so the audience will sympathise with him and agree with his viewpoint on his monstrous experience. This shaping process begins in the prologue when he states “if, by the end of this, you still think i deserved what i got then you to are a monster.” This moves some of the blame onto the reader and aims to suede their opinion of him. This perspective of Fellows continues throughout the novel causing the reader to perceive his experiences as unfair and
Unable to bear the tattered man’s questioning and realizing his gun lesions are turning fatal, he abandons him to die alone in the woods. Continuing on, he stumbles upon a rotting soldier corpse that puts all the death he has witnessed into perspective. The body serves as a powerful reminder of exactly what’s at stake. This is where Crane establishes the switch in Henry’s mind: the vain belief that human life is a reputation unearned, and the realization that, regardless of your status, all human life meets the same
Liberty, the county seat of Clay County, is one of the many suburbs surrounding Kansas City. Although Liberty was technically established before Kansas City, the growth of the latter has played a significant part in Liberty's growth. Many residents of Liberty commute to Kansas City to work, attend cultural events or further their education. However, this does not mean that Liberty is a bedroom community; it is a self-sufficient community with a proud heritage and a thriving economy. When the owners of residential or commercial properties in Liberty need asphalt sealcoating, asphalt paving, concrete installation, asphalt crack repairs, parking lot striping or other pavement-related services, they often call All Pro Asphalt.
In the beginning of the novel Grant was characterized as rude, selfish and a negative person towards his very own community. Which proves how negative Grant actually is and how that reflects on his view of the world which is stated in the thesis statement. Between pages 14-15 Grant says “ I had told here many times how much I hated this place and all I wanted
They not only caused direct effects to the town of Raleigh County, WV, but they indirectly affected the people and the community by creating a divide and devastation. It’s unfortunate how sometimes change is only brought on by destruction; but it’s somewhat comforting to know that there are people willing to take action to fight against injustice as Betty Harrah.
Although a bit creepy, this brief glimpse into history has educated me on a couple things. Wilson’s Raid and the things people endured following the American Civil War were all eye openers to me. Although briefly spoken about, I believe the most significant piece of this story is Wilson’s Raid, the first time the courthouse was burned down. Watching helplessly, there was nothing they could do about it at the time. Even the small band of confederates formed to intercept Wilson’s army proved to be unsuccessful.
Clare Boothe Luce stands in front of an audience at the Women's National Press Club in 1960 to deliver a speech about the issues and successes of the American Press. She realizes that what she has to say may not be well received by her audience because they are the journalists of the American press, so she addresses them with an introduction that purposefully prepares them for her criticism. Luce uses a kind, humorous tone to balance out her harsh message, makes herself seem credible by giving her audience compliments throughout, and she redirects the idea of journalism in a way that appeals to her audience emotionally. Luce's introduction begins with an immediate shift in tone from being delightful to being harsh and getting down to business.
Crane writes Henry saying, “‘Well, we both did good. I 'd like to see the fool what 'd say we both didn 't do as good as we could’” (205). In this small gesture, the reader is shown that Henry is becoming more and more selfless, as Henry would have taken the glory for the victory and refused to share it even two chapters earlier. Crane is sure to leave Henry with flaws, however: “A scowl of mortification and rage was upon his face.
