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An Analysis of Geraldine Brooks’ Caleb Crossing (1130 words, 4 pages)

In history, women have had to fight their way in order to obtain thesame equal education and rights as men. In Geraldine Brooks' stunningnovel, Caleb's Crossing, one examines the role of women in a Puritansociety as an underlying theme. In Puritan society, women are thought toonly be useful in the ... Read More

The Decline of Reading Practices in Twighlight of the Books by Caleb Crain and Reading for Pleasure by Stephen L. Carter (475 words, 2 pages)

Caleb Crain, in the article, Twilight of the Books, and Stephen L. Carter, in the article, Reading for Pleasure, both mention decline in reading. Crain supports his claim by using percents, dates, and facts about reading. Additionally, the author states In 1937, twenty-nine per cent of American adults told the ... Read More

The Author’s Political Views in The Adventures of Caleb Williams, a Novel by William Goodwin (1788 words, 7 pages)

Caleb Williams Caleb Williams may seem, to the unknowing reader, as an innocentmurder mystery novel. But when closely examined in the context of theauthor's life it is clear that this book is, in actuality, Godwin'ssoundless attack on the law. In Godwin's own words, this story was written"to answer a purpose ... Read More

Bethia’s Separation From Society in Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (372 words, 2 pages)

Open Lit Calebs Crossing Society does not always alienate people due to their differences. Sometimes, certain people alienate themselves from society. In the novel, Calebs Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks, a Puritan Ministers daughter, Bethia separates herself from society. Bethias actions and thoughts cause her to feel left out from society, ... Read More

Prejudice Against the Gender and Racial Discrimination of the Characters in Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (2593 words, 9 pages)

The characters in Caleb's Crossing deal with issues of prejudiceagainst their gender and racial discrimination. The character Bethia, aPuritan minister's daughter, deals with lack of control in her own life dueto her gender. Though the novel does take place in the 1600s, where awoman's independence was quite unheard of and ... Read More

A Regret for Wasting My Time Falling In Love with Caleb (759 words, 2 pages)

RegretsI had my first kiss when I was fourteen. As many first kisses are, it was quick and painfully awkward. I fell hard for the boy who kissed me, which is pretty typical behavior of an insecure and naive fourteen year old girl. Unfortunately, we ended up breaking up because ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Alienist, a Novel by Caleb Carr (560 words, 2 pages)

The Alienist by Caleb Carr successfully portrays reality while a fairly large majority of the plot and characters remain purely fictional. Carrs depiction of a believable world in his novel is done by using significant historical figures, issues, and values into the setting of the novel. The historical figures he ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Accidental Tourist and Searching for Caleb by Anne Tyler (969 words, 3 pages)

Individualism and Belonging to the FamilyAnne Tyler's novels The Accidental Tourist and Searching for Caleb are concerned with the family and individualism. In the Accidental Tourist each character undergoes a transformation between individualism and belonging to his family. Individualism means isolation, while family means belonging. Searching for Caleb shows how ... Read More

The Journey of Caleb Bradham to Becoming a Pharmacist (251 words, 1 pages)

Caleb Bradham wanted to be a pharmacist. Somethings just never work out. Caleb had to drop out of school and return home when his father's business failed. He opened a drug store on Broad Street in New Bern, North Carolina.In the summer of 1890, to keep inviting customers into his ... Read More

Character Analysis of Caleb Trask in East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1112 words, 2 pages)

In the novel East of Eden by John Steinbeck, one of the main characters, Caleb Trask, continuously struggles with the evil within him. At one point in his life, Caleb is certain that the struggle is a lost cause. This realization was brought about when he found out that his ... Read More

An Analysis of the Stylish World of Art by Caleb Armour (627 words, 2 pages)

Caleb ArmourMr. TerrellENG. 0113MWF 1000AM7 March 2014The Stylish World of Art"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls" (Pablo Picasso Brainy Quote).In life there is one thing that seems to make an impact on everyone who comes in contact with it and that it ... Read More

An Academic Biography of Caleb Pierre by Mrs Brown (1023 words, 2 pages)

Caleb PierreSLS 1101Mrs. Brown101111Academic Biography"Vision is not enough it must be accompanied with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps we must step up the stairs." -David AllenThis quote is very powerful and it speaks to me because it basically means that it isn't enough just to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Story Caleba’s Choice During the Civil War of the United States (501 words, 1 pages)

The story Calebs Choice, takes place in northern Texas during the huge slaveryissue in 1858, before the Civil War.This historical time in America was an ongoingissue between the northern and southern regionsof the United States. The northern states wereopposed to slavery while the southern statessupported slavery.The main character of the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Cabinet By Caleb Shively (865 words, 3 pages)

The CabinetGov. and EconCaleb ShivelyVice President Joseph R. BidenJob The Constitution limits the formal powers and role of Vice President to becoming President to acting as the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate. Other statutorily granted roles include membership of both the National Security Council and the Board of Regents ... Read More

An Analysis of A Good Grandmother is Hard To Find by Caleb Leonard (1186 words, 2 pages)

Caleb LeonardEnglish 253Mathew Raese 10 February 2010A Good Grandmother Is Hard To FindFlannery OConnors A Good Man is Hard to Find is an intriguing short story about a family that faces a terrible misfortune after they meet, and are eventually murdered by, a recently escaped convict. The theme of the ... Read More

The Theme of Family and Individualism in Anne Tyler’s Novels The Accidental Tourist and Searching for Caleb (1068 words, 4 pages)

Tyler's "Accidental Tourist" and "Searching For Caleb" Individualism andAnne Tyler's novels The Accidental Tourist and Searching for Calebare concerned with the family and individualism. In the Accidental Touristeach character undergoes a transformation between individualism andbelonging to his family. Individualism means isolation, while family meansbelonging. Searching for Caleb shows how rules ... Read More

A Short Biography of Caleb Blood Smith, an American Politician (268 words, 1 pages)

1864 Caleb Blood Smith dies Caleb Blood Smith, the Secretary of the Interior in 1861 and 1862, dies in Indianapolis. The brave yet cowarlly man played a major role in managing relations with Native Americans during the war. Smith was born in Boston in 1808 and raised in Cincinnati. Educated ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013