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Freedom isn’t doing whatever individuals want to do because they have “freedom”. Freedom has a larger meaning to it. In “The Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson, “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano” by Olaudah Equiano, and “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by…

Adams, John. Letter to Massachusetts Militia. October 11, 1798. https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/99-02-02-3102 (accessed 2019 January, 27). This letter from John Adams to the Officers of the First Brigade of the Third Division of the Militia of Massachusetts written October 11, 1798, encourages the troops to maintain their commitment to religion and morality. Further warning the troops of…

How often do people hear of women when it comes to prosperity and success without seeing them online with barely any clothes on. From earlier years to now there have been more inspirational examples of strong women like Oprah, Susan B. Anthony, and Michelle Obama, but there is still an alarming high gap of women…

C.S. Lewis, who converted from atheism to Christianity, puts together various arguments about Christianity in his book Mere Christianity. There are two chapters in Book 2 that I found interesting and will analyze; Chapter 1, The Rival Conceptions of God and Chapter 2, The Invasion. Each chapter presents different views on Christianity with respect to…

In the book Anthem, one of the main characteristic shown is free will. The author Ayn Rand uses Equality 7-2521 as a perfect example, even though he is not the only one who makes this choices. Equality 7-2521 is very different from everyone else in this society, he decides to start wondering about the Unspeakable…

What is the AMERICAN DREAM? I concluded the matter of dreaming about life’s basics wants that are exclusive to North America. The American Dream is the following: Go to college, get a good job, and finally get your own family. If we think about it, the American Dream is indeed a UNIVERSAL DREAM. The concept…

All through the twentieth century, minorities have made huge steps towards independence and uniformity in American culture. From the directly to claim arrive, to the directly to cast a ballot, even further, the squelching of Jim Crow time isolation in the South. These advances are a piece of our identity as Americans. However it appears…

In the story “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker explores the theme of distorted heritage influenced by society, as well as the true heritage found within family. The narration suggests that Dee, the eldest daughter, lacks an understanding of her genuine heritage. Dee’s perception of her heritage becomes clouded due to her time spent away at school…

Introduction Curiosity is a big part of life, so it’s not unusual that several of us ask questions concerning life and existence. Examples of these questions may be: How did the universe begin? Is God real? Why is life the way it is now? Many of these inquiries have been around since the start of…

Adrienne Rich’s essay “Split at the Root: An Essay on Jewish Identity” explores her personal journey as a mixed Jewish-Gentile individual in a predominantly non-Jewish society. She discusses the pressure to hide one’s true identity and conform to societal norms, focusing on how religion, ethnicity, and social characteristics are used as means of suppression. Rich…