Dennis Wilson

years ago, President Wilson addressed a joint-session of Congress and set forth the fourteen points which would severely impact the settlement of the First World War. The fundamental similarity surrounding these points is the notion of individual freedom. It is the freedom of people; their movement, government, and self-determination. The fundamental belief in freedom and democracy has guided American foreign policy and intervention since 1918. Universal application by Wilson and his successors…

August Wilson makes it obvious within the play Fences that the father-son relationships are harsh and not love-driven relationships. The relationships Troy Maxson has with his father and his two sons are very different when compared to each other. In each relationship the son tries to get away from their dad’s control even though Troy feels like he knows what is best for his son, but it only ends up with problems that the father and son have to deal with throughout their lives. The…

a professor at the University of North Dakota. She teaches courses in American Fiction and drama. A few of her most well-known published articles are on Tennessee Williams, Williams Inge, and Edith Wharton. The article in speculation about August Wilsons’ Fences was published in an academic journal, African American Review. It was published in the summer 2006 Edition. It can be found in Volume 40, Issue 2, on pages 349-358. This literary criticism goes into depth about how many African American…

Some people build fences to keep people in, and some build fences to keep people out. The author August Wilson, of the play “Fences”, describe how the title metaphorically connects to each character. The protagonist Troy Maxson a fifty-three year-old, African American man who works for Sanitation Department, lifting garbage into trucks. Troy is husband to Rose, Father to Lyons, Cory, and Raynell, and brother to Gabriel. The title “Fences” metaphorically connect to Troy Maxson, Because he…

differences caused it. From the onset of the war, President Wilson declared the United States neutral. This declaration was made to 63rd Congress on August 19, 1914. Wilson stated, “The effect of the war upon the United States will depend upon what American citizens say and do. Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned.” Wilson expressed an understanding that many…

On April 2nd, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson stood before Congress and issued a declaration of war against Germany. "The world must be made safe for democracy," he stated. The black press used Wilson's declaration to frame the war as a struggle for African American civil rights. Black political leaders believed that if they fought for the war effort, the government would have no choice but to reward them with greater civil rights. Over one million African Americans responded to their draft…

change the outcome of their life. It is often argued how social constructs are the force behind these choices, and as a result any consequences brought upon a person is society’s fault. An example of this occurrence is presented throughout August Wilsons 1986 play, Fences. Set in the 1950’s Fences reveals the thoughts and hidden motivations behind an African American community faced with difficult obstacles such as segregation, and poor economic status. Troy Maxson, the protagonist in the play…

for peace and it was Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, served from 1913 to 1921 and was the leader of the Progressive Movement. Wilson, joined with The Inquiry, made up a list of fourteen points of peace that he recommended to other countries which in due time lead to the end of World War I and the commencement of the League of Nations. “It is that the world be made fit and safe to live in; and particularly that…

for not only America but also the world. President Taft used business deals to extend America’s sphere of influence in his Dollar Diplomacy, and this diplomacy started occupying Nicaragua in 1912, where the US army remained for 21 years. President Wilson saw that Roosevelt and Taft’s ways were not exactly the most fair, and he worked to fix that. He saw his duty of expanding American economic influence as a duty to the world. Even though he was not always as forceful as Roosevelt or Taft in…

Congratulations! You have found your voice. You found the confidence to leave a negative situation. It can only get better from here! This is the time to be your best self. After coming out of such a negative situation mine being bullying, I knew I never wanted anyone to go through what I did. I knew I wanted to give a voice to the voiceless. That is why I am sitting here typing up my story, just so I can help you. In order to make the best out of something negative, you must find your…