Louise Brooks

DREAMS VS REALITY "The yellow woman ." A short story written by Leslie Marmon Silko about a woman who meets a man while she was traveling along the river whom she believed was the "katsnia spirit" . The woman was told stories by her grandfather about a "yellow woman" who was taken by a spirit in the night , she lived with him until she was able to leave and return to her village . The young woman in the story is referred to by the man whom she believes to be is a spirit as "yellow…

The structure of a novel can greatly impact the outcome of it. It can help the plotline move along. Using different methods, the author can shape the structure to help the reader understand important aspects. The novels Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich and The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien showcase some of these techniques. They make the stories more interesting and complex through the structures they use in the course of the novel. Both authors use similar techniques, the they chose these…

"The Red Convertible" by Louise Erdrich, is a short story that depicts the relationship between two Native American brothers Lyman and Henry Junior. The story revolves around a red Oldsmobile convertible that they both purchased after Lyman received a large insurance check. It then continues to focus on the events of their lives up until the point where Lyman loses his brother. Erdrich uses first person narration for Lyman in the passage. I think it is very important to the reader because he is…

In the short story, The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich, we are introduced to two brothers by the name of Lyman and Henry. The story takes place in North Dakota on an Indian Reservation where the two brothers and their family both live. Throughout the story we are introduced to two main symbols such as The red convertible car and the red river which impacts the two brothers journey. The Journey in which the both brothers part take in, brings us through their quest or also known as their…

Trifles, with Thelma and Louise Research Paper The early nineteen hundred was a time of change for women in America. Playwright Susan Glaspell shares her experience as a journalist in the one act play Trifles. During that time period women lived in a male-dominated society and had little or no say in society. The film Thelma and Louise capture different situations but with the same motives. The events that transpired influencing the ladies’ actions are displayed throughout the text and film.…

Louise Erdrich’s widely acclaimed novel Love Medicine follows three generations of four Chippewa families through contemporary life on the reservation. Over a span of fifty years, issues from racism and identity to retaining community and life after colonization are explored. Erdrich beautifully contrasts the grim realities of life on the reservation with a poignant humour that counters the somber tone of the novel. Humour throughout the novel humanizes the characters while also bringing them…

open doorways in the minds of those reading their literary works. They paint the picture, bring back the smells, and give the quiet pages sound. Such is true in the poems “The Lanyard” by Billy Collins and “A Song in the Front Yard” by Gwendolyn Brooks. These poets allow the reader to feel and see the thoughts of the speakers through their descriptive verses. The speakers of these works are of different ages, one an adult and one a child. The common bond between the two are childhood. The…

online. Misinterpretations of this discussion can often interfere with a persons view on this topic. Gwendolyn Brooks is a great American poet that portrays the lives of many Southern Chicago African Americans. I chose one of her poems We Real Cool, because it shows how some may jump to conclusions without much evidence to support their decisions. In Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem We Real Cool, Brooks talks about the thoughts of some young pool players at a pool house called “The Golden…

Designer Ralph Lauren was born in New York on October 14, 1939. Lauren worked in retail stores before developing a line of neckties. The brand he created Polo, is now one part of an design that includes fragrances, clothes, and many more items . Lauren has used his personal fortune to a collection of rare and classic cars. In 1967, Lauren began designing men’s neckties, branding them under the name “Polo” and selling them at large department stores, including Bloomingdale’s. Lauren expanded…

Introduction Based on thorough research, one of the most appropriate corporations for this particular assignment has been Ralph Lauren. Founded in 1967, it has become one of the most influencing and successful companies, within the fashion world industry . While its first launch focused on men’s accessories and later menswear, over the years Ralph Lauren has become vastly known worldwide, for everlasting designs and creations . From clothing and accessories, to fragrances and luggage, the…