by Alexis Jennings | Jan 1, 2024 | Economics
Brotherhood is deeper than any words can really explain, for it is a responsibility and a bond between people. Basically, it is a group of people coming together for a common purpose; however, these people share a stronger connection that few can understand. It is...
by Alexis Jennings | Jan 1, 2024 | Literature
“The most visible black female autobiographer and poet” (Spring), otherwise known as Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou is one of the most influential African American women who is notorious for a strong portrayal of women of color. Maya is most famous for her poems and seven...
by Alexis Jennings | Jan 1, 2024 | Literature
Dracula (1897), by Bram Stoker, is set in the Victorian Era and follows the story of the vampire Count Dracula and his battle with a determined group of adversaries. Stoker’s novel reflects the fears and anxieties of the late-Victorian society, where the change or...
by Alexis Jennings | Jan 1, 2024 | Literature
James Joyce’s short story “Araby,” centers on a young boy, who mistakes obsession with love. The narrator, an unnamed adolescent, lives with his uncle and aunt in Dublin. He believes that he is in love with a girl, Mangan’s sister, but all of his actions and thoughts...
by Alexis Jennings | Jan 1, 2024 | Literature
Homer’s The Odyssey is a book that’s based primarily in ancient Greece, which means that Greek culture is a prominent part of the storyline. Characters in the story can be seen portraying these cultural values such as Xenia and praying to the gods. This story...