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APUSH Summer Reading Assignment
Christopher Columbus
Reading
1. Howard Zion, author of A Peoples History of the United States believes that American history is influenced the most by the following concepts: class, racism, and a bias against the government elitists. Zion is able to showcase these ideas by featuring the viewpoint of those who are commonly swept under the rug; the conquered,…
The Sick Rose by William Blake Summary & Analysis
Hatred
William Blake
‘The Sick Rose’ was a poem written by William Blake who originated from London. He was a profoundly religious man, and his spiritual life inspired his writing and paintings. Although he was Christian, he did not go by the rules, as he believed in having his own freedom in life. He published numerous collections of…
To Kill a Mockingbird Notes – Characters, Themes & Quotes
Character Analysis
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harper Lee’s descriptions are vivid and cinematographic- one of the reasons. Perhaps why the novel translated so well into film. Referring to the epigraph and what it tells the reader about key themes will help to show your awareness of authorial purpose. Referring to any symbolism used by the author can be effective- for instance,…
English Notes: Literature and Drama Analysis
Drama
McCarthyism
Explain why it is a metaphor and example of it being used, its affect -Write in the form of the passage analysis Paper 1: Passage analysis from either a prose or poem -2 hour Paper 2: Comparative study -2 hours Look up literary and drama terms in all plays Stage directions and McCarthyism Sample Questions:…
Distinctive Voices Analysis
Bowling For Columbine
Irony
Speech
When comparing the creation of distinctive voices in the set speeches and a related text, it becomes evident that language techniques, such as rhetorical devices, play a significant role. These techniques not only enhance the meaning of the speeches but also convey pivotal information that raises awareness about important issues. By challenging society and advocating…
A Rose For Emily By William Faulkner Analysis
A Rose for Emily
The narrative A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner in my sentiment was a really interesting narrative. The narrative was about a old and troubled adult female named Emily Grierson who because of her male parent’s decease had become one of the towns duty’s and besides one of it’s jobs. Emily a really obstinate old…
“My Last Duchess”, “A Woman to Her Lover” and “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” Sample
Love
My Last Duchess
Amongst the three love verse forms examined in this essay. the subject of male or female power in relationships pervades throughout. The positions of the talkers are expressed and defined through literary and poetic techniques. This gives the reader an penetration into the speaker’s jobs and dissatisfaction of a relationship. due to an instability of…
Literature Review of “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
The Grapes Of Wrath
To look at the novel as a whole, it is a very well-written piece, which draws out the theme quite simply to the reader. The theme being the shift from individual thinking to wide-spread thinking. This shift is most directly seen in the actions of Tom Joad. In the opening of the novel, he is…
My Last Duchess by Robert Browning
Robert Browning
Robert Browning is the man behind the remarkable poem My Last Duchess. It is a very remarkable piece; the speaker of the poem talks about his last duchess, describing her in a way that demeans her character. In the end, however, it is the speaker’s character that is revealed. In My Last Duchess, the duke…
Metafiction and Happy Endings (Margaret Atwood) Analysis
Fiction
Possible Contents: The text explores the act of intruding to comment on writing that involves the personal involvement with fictional characters and directly addresses the reader. It openly questions how narrative assumptions and conventions transform and filter reality in an attempt to prove that there are no singular truths or meanings. It generally employs metrification,…