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Maggie is the younger daughter of Mrs. Johnson. She was actually perceived to be the humbler one compared to her sister Dee. She was even considered to be less expressive compared to her older sister. She was more of a reserved individual who intends to stay within the limits that has been given to her…

“The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it,” said the late, great comedian George Carlin. Many Americans are just starting to wake, dazed and confused, from a century long slumber, induced by the sedative of hope that allowed those already in positions of power to…

Carli Lloyd’s, When Nobody Was Watching, reveals the determination and hardships she had to overcome to become the world-class athlete she is today. Beginning to play soccer at the age of five, Lloyd developed a passion for the game like no other. Not many girls played soccer at the time or would even be interested…

Malcolm Gladwell depicts the fantastic virtuoso of Christopher Langan, right now known as the sharpest man in America. Langan has an IQ of 195. His virtuoso makes him an exception since he emerges such a great amount in contrast with whatever is left of the world. Notwithstanding, has that virtuoso aided Langan be effective in…

In today’s society, we are realizing that everything we do, there is no guarantee that it’s protected. The government is quite scrupulous of what we look at on the internet or what we do on a day to day basis. To CNN, as years go by, we are losing control of our digital privacy. They…

American society prides itself on being evenhanded and impartial, but so far history proves otherwise. In the past, unjust treatment of minorities was acknowledged, and in many cases, accepted, but it is the apparent and yet unmentionable treatment of women, past and present, that threatens to undermine America. Although sexual harassment and discrimination have been…

On the surface, Shakespeare’s work Hamlet is simply a tragedy of a son seeking revenge for his murdered father; however, the complexity of the work arises with the portrayal of acting, which blurs the lines between a character’s appearance and true intentions. The deceptive facades that Claudius, the King of Denmark; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, old…

These are all words I have heard and continue to hear in my life. These are all words that relate to me, just in an extremely derogatory way. Being gay is something that is becoming more and more acceptable in our society, but living as a lesbian proves an everyday struggle for me and one…

In Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale, there is a strong prevalence of feminism. Atwood uses the feminist ideals in the book to lead to another theme in the book, language. Throughout the book, Atwood discusses how under the new government women are unable to learn how to read and write, and can only speak in certain…

Literary Analysis: “Fish Cheeks” Amy Tan’s “Fish Cheeks” depicts a young girl’s realization that she should embrace her culture without shame. Through the use of powerful symbols and vivid imagery, the author explores this theme by recounting a memorable Christmas gathering. The cultural differences, which act as the main conflict for the narrator, are symbolized…