Books Essays

Ford describes the representation of feminism and women’s social status in our society. She mentions how women can make a decision, take an action, and move forward. Instead of repeating about how women should be treated in society, Ford takes all the negative aspects and converts them into women empowerment. …

A swing and a miss, that is what Happy Gilmore does more than a few times in this hit comedy movie. Happy Gilmore was written by Adam Sandler and produced by Robert Simonds. Happy is a want to be hockey player who finds he has a gift at hitting the …

Imagine sitting in the back of the classroom on the hard dark blue plastic chair attached to a table with a little metal pole. While the class continues various side conversations flit across your vision. Cherry reds, deep purple polka dot and non opaque blobs of tangerine orange all converging …

Sean Wilentz is one of the nation’s prominent figures to this day. Although he hasn’t always been the center of attention or even seen the spotlight like others, his books, commentary on music, politics, and the arts have gained a wide reputation for their force, originality, and elegance. His historical …

1945 was a difficult time for America. There were so many people still recovering from World War II, and now the Vietnam War was starting. The Things They Carried told a story of how the war changed a person, in this case, it was Tim O’Brien. It showed the struggle …

The movement of black masses from the South to the North became known as the Great Migration. Prior to 1910, over 90% of the United States’ black population lived in the United States. By the middle of that decade, the movement had begun. In 1916 it was in full swing …

In literature, the projection of a subject like magic can be difficult especially in the modern age. However, authors who do manage to show the “link” between the worlds of science and magic, or the fact behind fiction, knows of why it is necessary for the sake of “framing” the …

J.K. Rowling is one of the best known authors this generation has seen in many years. Her imaginative stories tell the tale of a magical realm full of wizards and witches. One of her most famous series, Harry Potter, deals with a ruthless and frightening antagonist: Lord Voldemort. In this …

Fantasy literature is a genre that goes back to ancient mythology. Teaching powerful lessons to people young and old since early 1900’s. But, should fantasy be taught in schools? Yes, fantasy should be taught in school, fantasy can teach many different lessons such as love, happiness, confidence, the importance of …

The Harry Potter series depicts a magical world that responds with hatred to anyone who is different. J.K Rowling offers a diverse story that parallels to the real world filled with social differences. However, never in the novels does she mention the existence of a queer character or anything other …