Emerging writers at Capital Community College
By Natasha K Lennon The idea that the highest aspirations and goals of an individual can be achieved from the opportunities present in the United States of America is demonstrated in what we know as the American Dream. The American Dream is an equal opportunity to gain prosperity in all aspects of life (lecture notes).... Continue Reading →
By Gabrielle Fearon The “Woman Question” was a controversial nineteenth century debate about the role of women in society, debating the position women held in politics and culture versus their traditional role. This is illustrated in works of literature and journalism by Harriet Beecher Stowe. In Stowe’s article, “The Woman Question” (1869), she describes the... Continue Reading →
By Tamoy Tracey “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish!” These are words that former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama uttered as she articulately delivered her women empowerment speech in 2016. This quote speaks great volumes to the capacity that women in today’s society have, a privilege that... Continue Reading →
By Micalyia Douglas Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, first published in 1884, has been praised and criticized for varying reasons. This novel has been the center of many debates, one of the most prominent topics being its ending. Some argue the ending is sub-par in comparison to the rest of the novel, while... Continue Reading →
By Sasha T. Miller One of the things most closely associated with the image of Mark Twain is smoking. Twain lived in an era when tobacco use was far more acceptable than it is today, and there were many methods involved in the use of it. In Huckleberry Finn Twain brings tobacco into the story... Continue Reading →
By Amily Colon Harriet Beecher Stowe was a woman who had a strong opposing view against slavery, and one of the main topics she focuses on is the woman’s role in the anti-slavery movement, as is apparent in her most famous novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It is also apparent in her personal life, where it... Continue Reading →
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