Dear Dear

England, to Kincaid was a land that inspired awe, mystery, and had a sense of wonder surrounding it. The map of England, the products from England and the way she ate her food in the morning all contribute to her feelings about England. Kincaid begins by describing England in ways the British “favour” to flatter themselves. It is a “special jewel,” “beautiful” and “delicate.” As she is a child, England is presented to her as a mysterious far off land that has an almost magical appeal. It was a…

America in three words: tremendous, free, and accepting. The history of the United States shows the good that this nation has done for not only its own citizens but others as well. Other countries look at symbols of America such as the Statue of Liberty as rays of hope that shine into their dim, dirty lives. While there are countless opportunities in this part of the world, not all are lucky enough to live in this perfect utopia. Women everywhere, not only in the northern hemisphere, deserve the…

guidelines for how people should act within their certain gender roles or sexual expressions. These scripts are socialized by what society deems as “normal” and individuals who defy these scripts are cast aside. I will be analyzing Meghan Trainor’s song, “Dear Future Husband,” in order to illustrate how songs can passively utilize gender and sexual scripts. The first singer that came to my mind when thinking of songs that use gender scripts, heterosexism, and stereotypes…

John Dear is a theologian, peace activist, and priest. With his background in Christianity and peacemaking, Dear has written many books, including The God of Peace. The God of Peace: Toward a Theology of Nonviolence capitalizes on the history of Christianity and the aspects of the roots of nonviolence. John Dear captures his ideas in 20 chapters in his book that all include different themes like “God Is Nonviolent,” “The Sin of Violence,” and “The Sacraments of Nonviolence.” (Dear, p. VIII) With…

Author Louise Erdrich argues her views about the treatment of Native Americans in her poem “Dear John Wayne”. Erdrich’s tone and who she is really addressing are intermingled together to paint a picture of attending a drive-in to watch an old western movie in which Wayne is the starring role. The poem is somewhat like a letter with a beginning introduction and a closing disguised as the beginning and ending of a movie. The way Erdrich approaches her argument is strange and leaves the reader…

expanded and evolved into a diverse range of songs/poems, as listed music is one type. Slam poetry is regularly used to address world issues such as suicide (depression), Global warming, and Smartphones. One of these poems is “Dear Future Generations”, by Prince Ea. Dear Future Generations was written to address, that we are cutting our way into an inhabitable world. Prince Ea.’s poem has inspired many to aid our dying planet. The Poem clarifies in an inspiring and a motivating way to assist…

Dear White People: Lionel’s Identity Leah N. Stone Southeastern Louisiana University Dear White People: Lionel’s Identity In Dear White People, the racial controversy of a prestige Ivy League college, Winchester University, was highlighted. Samantha White has a radio show called “Dear White People” sparks conflict within the university because she discusses the existence of racism and microaggression. The university is clearly divided because there is housing specifically for the Black…

that is “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, it is an extremely short and sweet piece of work. Sweet is exactly the word that you would use to describe it, due to the fact that she is describing the compatibility between herself and her husband. Throughout the short poem you are thrown a love story towards you that was condensed into twelve lines. Reading this piece, the audience might be torn between a sappy love story or a writer who simply just likes to talk about herself. “To My Dear and…

all know very well. It is a simple word; however its definition is complex. In today’s society “fat” is used in an extremely negative connotation. We criticize and fat shame individuals who do not fit the ideal body type. Recently, in a video titled “Dear Fat People”, so-called comedian, Nicole Arbour argues that obese people should be fat shamed because they choose to be that way. According to her logic, if we make them feel bad about themselves, they will surely be motivated to get skinny and…

change. It is a useful call to action because humor creates a safe subversion to discuss taboo material. Therefore, in Lysistrata, an ancient Athenian play, and Dear White People, a 2014 American film, humor serves as an effective way to depict the social issues with sex, gender, and race while eliciting change. Although Lysistrata and Dear White People were produced during two completely different time…