This American Life

“The history of life on earth has been a history of interaction between living things and their surroundings” (Carson). While every living creature, whether it be a plant, animal or human being, affects the atmosphere around it in some way, only humans possess the knowledge and abilities to severely alter the environment in a way singular to their species. The human concept of nature constantly evolves depending on the state of technological progress and moral mindset people find themselves…

“The Earth on the Turtle’s Back”, originally written by Onondaga- Northeast Woodlands and retold by Michael Caduto and Joseph Bruchac is a definitely a story worth digging into. This Native American version of the creation of the Earth is very unique and interesting, but beyond the surface lies another story. The “Earth on the Turtle’s back” displays a distinct mood as well as a classic theme that will be broken down and analyzed below. There were three moods that really stuck out throughout…

Melville not only puts himself in this piece, but also demonstrates society in America. Authors write as a way to express how they think and eventually are able to publish it for people to read and maybe relate. Social class is a significant subject and how people treat each other depending on class. Melville’s depiction can best be understood through a Marxist point of view. This essay will critically analyze what Melville is set out to achieve through this piece and what could be achieved…

clear that the theme is the American dream. The American dream is defined as someone who starts in the lower class and works their way up to wealth and prosperity. Having a big house, nice cars, money, a happy family/relationship and being successful in your work is another way to describe the American dream. The Great Gatsby is a novel which reflects what happened to the American Dream in the 1920’s, in this time period this idea was corrupted for many people. The American dream caused…

The American, representing males in the situation, is seen as holding all power and control, which reinforces a patriarchal system. Depending on how a reader looks at the text through a feminist lens, the meanings can vary. One way to look at the plot would be through an anti-feminist lens as the girl is seen as powerless, weak, and dependent upon the American. This anti-feminist message can be seen through his treatment of her. He…

known and greatest American poets. This is due to her very unique and interesting writing style that has puzzled and intrigued readers for a long time. Dickinson wrote during a well-known time called Realism and that helped shape her writing. Her personal experiences also affected her dark and depressing writing, including the death of family members and friends, and the sickness all around her. In “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” Emily Dickinson shows the darkness in her life through…

1. Introduction The American Dream has been a myth which arose in the United States of America. It is said that every human being has the ability to achieve anything he or she wants by working hard. Therefore, it has always been a subject in many films and books. Francis Scott Fitzgerald, an American author, also dealt with this topic in his novel “The Great Gatsby”, which was written in 1925. This paper aims at providing an analysis of the American Dream with regard to “The Great Gatsby”. It…

In the book all these incredibly wealthy and rather famous people are living the “American Dream.” There lives are filled with flashy cars and enormous houses, elegant clothing made of only the finest materials. They have all they could ever want. They lack morals and good judgment as well as compassion. We as Americans have a sense of entitlement about us, we always have, from our Manifest Destiny to our American Dream. We believe we have the right to anything and everything we see, and even…

depicting life and the events that occur. They can describe love, hate, lust, anger, and sadness. They capture our inner feelings and our deepest of emotions. In more cases than others they have similar trends to each other. Poetry being that it is an art form, fall under the stereotype of art imitating reality and reality imitating art. Most poets have a trend when writing, which could include theme or genre. Gary Soto is a great example of this occurrence. Gary Soto, a Mexican-American poet…

promise of America is the American Dream. The American Dream promises its citizens that if you work hard, you will have wealth, well-being, and happiness. Many immigrants came to America hoping to fulfill this amazing promise of success. Even today, it is the light at the end of the tunnel for many hard workers. Arthur Miller, a renowned playwright of the early 20th century, warns them of this enormous lie. One of his famous works, “Death of a Salesman,” tells the truth about this vain goal, and…