Creole Essay Examples

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A Report on Pidgins and Creoles, Varieties of a European Language and Several Non-European Languages (1048 words, 5 pages)

Pidgins and CreolesThere are approximately 18 pidgins and 86 creoles in this world. Pidgins and creoles are languages which developed out of contacts between colonial nonstandard varieties of a European language and several non-European languages around the Atlantic and in the Indian and Pacific Oceans during the seventeenth to nineteenth ... Read More

A Comparison of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band (954 words, 3 pages)

While the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and King Olivers Creole Jazz Band both exhibit early jazz, and both hold significant places in music history, the ODJB had a great deal more commercial success than King Olivers band. To the socio-culturally unaware, it would likely be unclear why this is, considering ... Read More

An Overview of the Creole Population in the United States (1309 words, 3 pages)

What is a Creole? The word Creole means many things to many people. It derives from the Latin word Creare, meaning to beget or create. The Webster dictionary says a Creole is a white person descended from the French or Spanish settlers of Louisiana and the Gulf States and preserving ... Read More

The Political Effects of Independence on the Creole Class in Venezuela (878 words, 4 pages)

How did independence politically affect the Creole class in Venezuela?I. Venezuelan independence split the Creole class into two political factions, liberals, and conservatives. In addition, independence motivated many Creoles to remove themselves from politics and pass their power to local caudillos, or soldiers. (Williamson 233-234) (Greene 105-106) A. During Venezuelans ... Read More

The Relationship of the Awakening by Kate Chopin to the Creole Society (1632 words, 2 pages)

EnglishThe awakening 2 2000-07-09 The Relationship of The Awakening and Creole Society In The Awakening, Kate Chopin brings out the essence of through the characters of her novel. In this novel Edna Pontellier faces many problems because she is an outcast from society. As a result of her isolation from ... Read More

An Analysis of the Creole in the United States (1324 words, 3 pages)

What is a Creole? The word Creole means many things to many people. It derives from the Latin word Creare, meaning to beget or create. The Webster dictionary says a Creole is a white person descended from the French or Spanish settlers of Louisiana and the Gulf States and preserving ... Read More

An Introduction to the Creole Controversy (467 words, 1 pages)

Creole ControversyMany different definitions, as well as beliefs, have been formed for the term Creole. The text book definition is one that is native to the New World. Euro-Colonial settlements around the world defined the term differently, and the meanings have altered over time. During the pre-civil-war time, people of ... Read More

The Relationships Exhibited in The Awakening and Creole Society (1657 words, 3 pages)

The Relationship of The Awakening and Creole Society In The Awakening, Kate Chopin brings out the essence of through the characters of her novel. In this novel Edna Pontellier faces many problems because she is an outcast from society. As a result of her isolation from society she has to ... Read More

A Comparison of the Creole Men and Edna in Kate Chopin’s Novel The Awakening (3191 words, 8 pages)

ThesisIn Kate Chopins novel, The Awakening the characters of the Creole men are diverse and different as the character Edna. Most of Kate Chopins stories center around a Woman unsatisfied with her position in life, while living in a man dominated society. The three main characters are typical men of ... Read More

Understanding Creole, Its Origins and History (1306 words, 3 pages)

What is a Creole? The word Creole means many things to many people. It derives from the Latin word Creare, meaning to beget or create. The Webster dictionary says a Creole is a white person descended from the French or Spanish settlers of Louisiana and the Gulf States and preserving ... Read More

The Depiction of Creole Society and Culture in The Awakening by Kate Chopin (1619 words, 7 pages)

In The Awakening, Kate Chopin brings out the essence of through the charactersof her novel. In this novel Edna Pontellier faces many problems because she isan outcast from society. As a result of her isolation from society she has tolearn to fit in and deal with her problems. This situation ... Read More

Kate Chopin’s Use of Creole Society as a Basis for Her Novel The Awakening (1799 words, 4 pages)

The Relationship of The Awakening and Creole Society In The Awakening, Kate Chopin brings out the essence of through the characters of her novel. In this novel Edna Pontellier faces many problems because she is an outcast from society. As a result of her isolation from society she has to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Story of the Wealthy French Creoles of New Orleans (10545 words, 15 pages)

The novel opens on the Grand Isle, a summer retreat for the wealthy French Creoles of New Orleans. Leonce Pontellier, a wealthy New Orleans business man of forty years of age, reads his newspaper. Meanwhile, Mrs. Lebrun's parrot repeats phrases in English and French and her mockingbird sings in "fluty ... Read More

An Analysis of the Late 19th Century Creole Society in The Awakening by Kate Chopin (1373 words, 2 pages)

Late 19th Century Creole Society as it pertains to Kate Chopin's The AwakeningDuring the 1890 s, New Orleans was an interesting place to be. Characterized by strict social codes, both spoken and unspoken, a prosperous lifestyle was the reward for following these strict laws of the society. This conformity made ... Read More

The Relationship of the Awakening by Kate Chopin and the Creole Society (1799 words, 4 pages)

The Relationship of The Awakening and Creole Society In The Awakening, Kate Chopin brings out the essence of through the characters of her novel. In this novel Edna Pontellier faces many problems because she is an outcast from society. As a result of her isolation from society she has to ... Read More

An Analysis of The Rise and Decline of the Creoles of Color (2781 words, 6 pages)

The Riseand Declineof the Creoles of Color The Creoles of color made many great strides in closing the social gap between blacks and whites. This they achieved at a time when most, if not all, basic freedoms were being denied to nonwhites. As a group, these Creoles achieved a great ... Read More

The Rise and Fall of the Creoles of Color (2769 words, 3 pages)

Rise and Decline of the Creoles of ColorThe Creoles of color made many great strides in closing the social gap between blacks and whites. This they achieved at a time when most, if not all, basic freedoms were being denied to nonwhites. As a group, these Creoles achieved a great ... Read More

The History of the Haitian Creole After Christoper Columbus’ 1492 Expedition (1381 words, 4 pages)

Haitian Creole Christopher Columbus claimed Haiti when he landed there in 1492. Arawak Indianswere the original inhabitants of this island when Columbus arrived. Later, theisland became a colony of England. Haiti remained virtually unsettled until themid-17th century, when French colonists, importing African slaves, developedsugar plantations in the north. Under French ... Read More

How Political Independence Affects the Creole Class in Venezuela (882 words, 3 pages)

Venezuelan ImmigrationHow did independence politically affect the Creole class in Venezuela?I. Venezuelan independence split the Creole class into two political factions, liberals, and conservatives. In addition, independence motivated many Creoles to remove themselves from politics and pass their power to local caudillos, or soldiers. (Williamson 233-234) (Greene 105-106) A. During ... Read More

An Analysis of the Creole Society in The Awakening by Kate Chopin (686 words, 1 pages)

During Roberts absence in Mexico, Edna was determined to carve out a new life by herself while awaiting his return. She followed the guidance of her mentor Mademoiselle Reisz, a pianist who lives independently from and is therefore scorned by the Creole society that she lives within. Reisz inspired Ednas ... Read More

An Analysis of the First Recorded Cajun-Creole Conflict (699 words, 1 pages)

began when the Cajuns settled in Louisiana after the British forced them from Nova Scotia in 1755. The Cajuns settled in Southwest Louisiana where there was rich, fertile land they could use for farming. The Cajuns established their own customs and way of living. The already established Creoles did not ... Read More

A Review of Slavery and Creation for Haitian Creole (1113 words, 2 pages)

Haitian Creole A Review Of Slavery And CreationChristopher Columbus claimed Haiti when he landed there in 1492. Arawak Indians were the original inhabitants of this island when Columbus arrived. Later, the island became a colony of England. Haiti remained virtually unsettled until the mid-17th century, when French colonists, importing African ... Read More

An Analysis of Creole Cuisine and Food in the Cajun Culture (935 words, 2 pages)

Cajun Food and Culture Cajun Food and Culture"Cajun" and "Creole" cuisine is native to the "Bayou" country in the State of Louisiana. Creole cuisine was the creation of the French and Spanish settlers and their Black servants, and it is perhaps the best characterized by the sauces. Creole sauces are ... Read More

An Introduction to the History and Analysis of the Term Creole (465 words, 1 pages)

Many different definitions, as well as beliefs, have been formed for the term Creole. The text book definition is one that is native to the New World. Euro-Colonial settlements around the world defined the term differently, and the meanings have altered over time. During the pre-civil-war time, people of racially ... Read More

A Question of a Creole and the Webster’s Dictionary (1319 words, 3 pages)

What is a Creole? The word Creole means many things to many people. It derives from the Latin word Creare, meaning to beget or create. The Webster dictionary says a Creole is a white person descended from the French or Spanish settlers of Louisiana and the Gulf States and preserving ... Read More

A Report on the African American Resistance to Slavery Related to Revolts on the Ships Creole and Amistad (804 words, 2 pages)

During the course of the slave trade millions of Africans became involuntary immigrants to the New World. Some African captives resisted enslavement by fleeing from slave forts on the coast of West African. Others mutinied on board slave trading vessels, or cast themselves into the ocean, rather facing death than ... Read More

The Different Meanings of the Creole and Its Use in the 16th Century (1319 words, 2 pages)

What is a Creole? The word Creole means many things to many people. It derives from the Latin word Creare, meaning to beget or create. The Webster dictionary says a Creole is a white person descended from the French or Spanish settlers of Louisiana and the Gulf States and preserving ... Read More

An Analysis of Differences Between Pidgins and Creoles and How Their Distinctive Grammar Have Emerged in Different Parts of the World Due to Colonialization (2223 words, 3 pages)

Distinguish between pidgins and creoles and explain how their distinctive grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary have emerged in different parts of the world due to the processes of colonialization. Support your answer with close reference to at least two case studies. Answer In the first part of this essay, I will ... Read More

The Significance of the Creole People to Louisiana’s Culture (2900 words, 4 pages)

"Louisiana's Creoles of Color" In 1970 the state of Louisiana's Bureau of Vital Statistics decided that 132 Negro blood was the diving line between white and black (Dominquez, 1986.) They then informed the public that any form of Negro blood was the legal basis for blackness. In addition modern genetic ... Read More

A Short Analysis of the Movie King Creole (699 words, 1 pages)

"KING CREOLE" King Creole is shot in black and white. Elvis' character Danny Fisher, is a singer with a knack for getting into trouble. After being thrown out of high school, Danny gets in with a bad bunch of guys and agrees to help them rob a five and dime ... Read More