American Literature

Richard Rodriguez powerfully shows a transition that he made through life, from his ethnic and intimate family place to an accomplished and assimilated American identity. His past paints a clear picture of what it takes to be successful in the public realm. It involves becoming distant from the people whom you are a part of.  Read More »

To pick up where I left off--John Singer takes Biff Brannon home to Singer's room to sober up.  Read More »

A short disclaimer: I haven't posted recently in a few months due to sleepiness. It's my excuse and I'm sticking with it, although I have been following the news ever closely. (The stack of New York Times on my bedroom floor has reached 20-high, methinks.) Yet I want to get back into the swing of things with literature instead of news.  Read More »

During the Renaissance Era, the rebirth of classical learning, a myriad of changes took place. Scientists were discovering new theories and inventing new devices. The most dangerous and most powerful discoveries were the creation of gunpowder and the invention of the printing press. Gunpowder ended the lives of people but the printing press ended ideals and created new ones.  Read More »

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