American novels

Realism’s Effect on American Core Values Before the twentieth century, writers such as Mark Twain, Upton Sinclair, and Stephen Crane revealed societal problems in order to initiate changes in America. These authors used realism, writing that is objective to flaws in society, and naturalism, which claims that impartial outside forces determine one’s fate, to create themes in their works. Twain’s novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was written to expose racism and give meaning to an…

out as a character whose dedication, compassion, and sacrifices contrast with the widespread self-interest induced conflict in the rest of the novel. Cash Bundren’s heroic actions are not valued by the other characters due to their selfishness. He is a morally strong person whose convictions lie in expressions of dedication. From the beginning of the novel, Cash Bundren is shown to be considerate and caring in his own way. Cash is…

Chapter 3 Surfacing was first published in 1972 and it is the second published novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. It has often been called a companion novel to Power Politics Atwood's collection of poems which deals with complementary issues. The novel has also been compared to The Bell Jar (1963) by Sylvia Plath. Plath's Esther Greenwood and Atwood's unnamed narrator are both driven to psychological breakdowns due to their unwillingness to adhere to the social expectations imposed on…

racism is especially portrayed in Tom’s trial. When Atticus asks Tom why he runs when he knows he is innocent, he replies with, “Mr. Finch, if you was a n***** like me, you’d be scared too,” (Lee 261). This is an example of racism because an African American man expresses the fear of his life to which a white man could take away at any moment. Essentially, Tom knows that if he stands there while Bob Ewell walks in, he will be killed in a heartbeat and nothing will be done about it. In support of…

about Julie Otsuka’s When the Emperor Was Divine. Her article, “Alien Enemies in Julie Otsuka’s When the Emperor Was Divine”, published at spring 2013 in MFS Modern Fiction Studies. She explores how the family in the novel transform into “alien” and “treacherous beings” from a normal American family because of “racialized enmity” (137.) This exploration leads her other argument of continuing distinctions between minority groups in the United States which is directly related to political speak in…

The Heroes of Olympus is a series of novels that are a sequel to the Olympians and Percy Jackson series of novels by American author Rick Riordan. The series of novels is a combination of fantasy and mythological elements that make for some of the most entertaining mish mash of narratives. The novels are made up of narratives that describe the conflict between Roman and Greek demigods and the earth goddess, Gaea. The novels have a lot of Roma mythological elements in addition to several…

he shed light on Native American culture and brought it to life for readers through Navajo tribal police officers Sgt. Jim Chee and Lt. Joe Leaphorn, who dealt with mayhem and mystery through many of Hillerman’s novels. Hillerman began writing mysteries, as well as novels and memoirs, in the 1960s after a career in journalism. He gained intimate knowledge of the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes while growing up and living around them. “It always troubled me that the American people are so ignorant…

Would a Good Novel be Kicked out of the Classroom? A trashy and racist book would not even make it inside a school, more or less a classroom. The novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain, is receiving negative attention.The main problem that students, parents, teachers, and even professors have is the usage of the N-word. After reading this adventurous story, it is extremely difficult to find the problem that is causing many upsets. Therefor, this incredible novel should…

imagined war stories since he was a little boy and his imagination created the novel. Taking this into consideration, I believe that the author wrote this novel for kids. The impression I got from the story was that he was trying to boost kids' self-esteem and help them become more courageous. Moving on, even though I’m not a little kid, I found the novel to be very inspiring and it affected and changed me as a person. The novel motivated me and taught me that I shouldn’t give up when things…

Loving Pedro Infante written by Denise Chavez, is an eye-opening novel that follows the life of Tere Avila. Tere is someone extremely relatable because she is a flawed heroine. She perfectly exemplifies a misguided, misunderstood protagonist that one eagerly awaits to be triumphant at the end. Growing up in a border town of Mexico and The United States, Tere is engulfed in both American and Mexican culture but only thinks she relates to her Mexican roots. Tere doesn't quite understand her…