Historical subject

Historical fiction can be quite complicated, consisting of both strengths and weaknesses. In this lab, I will examine the concept of Historical Fiction, using Marlene Brill’s Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad as my primary example. I will then detail what I feel are the strengths and weakness of Historical Fiction, and how Marlene Brills book conveys them. In general, I would say that people read historical fiction because it sensationalizes materials in a way that appeal more to a mass…

Understanding Islam in Historical Perspective. As a biology major my favorite subject is genetics and I am taking it as a major requirement. One thing that is frustrating is only taking major and minor requirements with limited space for classes that I am interested in. These 3D classes allow me to explore subjects that I am interested in. I want to take ethics and explore different moral obligations and utilitarian philosophy. I am also interested in taking a history class on historical Islam…

contexts that gender is constituted. Butler adopts de Beauvoir’s concept of the body as a historical situation, and rejects the idea of a precursory agent who “…direct[s] an embodied exterior” (521)—as is implied by the subject-verb nature of our language—claiming that “[a]s an intentionally organized materiality, the body is always an embodying of possibilities both conditioned and circumscribed by historical…

rhyme, parallelism, epistrophe, historical allusion Historical allusion: The song is able to add historical context, but it still sounds like a love ballad. The historical allusion provides us with insight and reminds us that this is supposed to be King George’s reaction to the Declaration of Independence. Also, it makes more sense and doesn’t portray King George as a psychopath for no reason. Double Entendre: “And no, don’t change the subject/Cuz you’re my favorite subject”. The effects of a…

that teachers no longer cover subjects that are considered non-essential. The subject of history is one of those non-essential subjects in many eyes. However, teachers who realize the importance of teaching students events from the past finds ways to incorporate history in other subjects (Swalwell, 2010). For example, math problems are created that include data from timelines and important historical dates. Likewise, when students read they are provided with historical fiction or other…

I am fascinated by history. I find this subject compelling because of how much it is overlooked, and also because by engaging with historical texts and stories, one is able to experience life vicariously through others in different time periods. By digging into history one can fight alongside the peasants in the French Revolution, explore new frontiers, and protest for social justice in the 1960s. Individuals can witness the brilliance of the Library of Alexandria, and can help in the…

In Carl L. Becker’s article “What are Historical Facts?”, Becker offers justification for his intensely controversial take on the nature of historical facts, as generalizations of the past which exist in no set place in time and only in the flawed minds of individuals. Furthermore, he expands upon the implications of his claims: that there is no way to tell the entire truth, especially not without any personal additions, and that any value from history must be gained through effort. Though…

Jesus and Muhammad- Parallel Tracks, Parallel Lives takes a historical and biographical look at the two most prominent men in religion. Written by F.E. Peters, a professor of Religion and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University, Jesus and Muhammad offers a comparative investigation of what we do and do not know about the lives and depiction of Jesus and Muhammad. By extracting from modern historians as well as the Gospels and Quran, Peters takes an objective step back in an…

“Class Struggle”. By Class struggle, we refer to the tension and struggle for power between the different self-founded social classes. The relatively new aged German philosopher Karl Marx, idealized that the, “Class Struggle” is the primary force in historical change. The most important conflict centralized to class struggle is the conflict between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots.' Those who have grand possessions and wealth, the higher class, and the Lower class. Several times throughout…

Feminist historical analysis is the process of closely examining historical and archival texts and materials in order to better interpret connections, themes, and people in the past. The materials examined may include records, books and novels, journals and diaries, letters and personal correspondence, newspapers, and documents. A specifically feminist historical analysis seeks to unearth forgotten stories of marginalized populations, often women or queer people (Schweighofer). Unlike…