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Heritage in Everyday Use, a Short Story by Alice Walker (2263 words, 8 pages)

Many people celebrate their heritage through many different ways. Some celebrate their ancestors by carrying on traditions that were done in the past while others pass down heirlooms. Although some people find their history very interesting and amazing, there are others who are not as proud of where they have ... Read More

Imperialism in the Short Story, Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell (2014 words, 6 pages)

Imperialism has been an imposing force throughout history since the early 1800s, but one must ask themselves what is Imperialism and why has it been so prevalent throughout history? Imperialism by definition is explained as the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign ... Read More

Analyzing Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan (642 words, 2 pages)

In Saving Fish from Drowning, the story of eleven missing tourist brings Myanmar international attention (Tan 319). Desperate to have their country portrayed in a positive light, Myanmar leaders decided to utilize Harry Bailley, they question, Why not use this free media attention to showcase our countrys beauty, its wonders, ... Read More

Analyzing the Short Stories in the Novel to Kill a Mockingbird (1002 words, 3 pages)

Pointillism is the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they blend together (Merriam np). A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte was created with the technique of pointillism. However, to be able ... Read More

An Analysis of Kate Chopin’s Short Story The Story of an Hour (872 words, 3 pages)

Can love be so cruel that it causes you to die? In the short story, The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin. The story of an hour is told from the perspective of an unknown narrator one that is able to tell all that goes around the main character ... Read More

Worries in the Short Creative Story About Peter Settle (135 words, 1 pages)

I stood by the door and watched Peter settle into the settee while he put on his dark brown loafers. His brown briefcase was laid out over our dark wooden coffee table. From a far I could see the disappointment embedded on his face. Small creases lined his head, visibly ... Read More

The Drowning of My Friend Jacob (2400 words, 6 pages)

Alright guys so when you hear three loud whistles that is the sign for a lost bather search my counselor Jonny said to the junior Life Saving class in the summer of 2009. Oh, and if you hear that make sure to stay calm and get as many life guards ... Read More

Comparing Short Stories (327 words, 1 pages)

After reading Come Eat and The Queen of Mold as a classassignment, it was hard to ignore the fact that there were somany similarity between the two essays. One of the biggestcomparison, I thought, was how much each story seems to revolvearound food and meals. It becomes obvious while reading ... Read More

The Cat: A Short Story (1263 words, 4 pages)

Bye Aunt Sarah! Im gonna walk home after school today and stop by Starbucks. called Liyae as she ran through the penthouse apartment that the two shared in New York City. Liyae, slow down! I dont care if you are late for school, you dont run inside. laughed Sarah.Sorry! I ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013