Category: Book Review

The memoir Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance is a well-written book that awakens my mind and allows me to connect to some part of this country never knew existed. In his story, Vance not only focuses on his own family crisis, with his mom’s addiction, the poverty and the domestic violence, but it goes on…

Twentieth-century scholars of slavery have both slavery’s effects on the slave mentality and the development of culture (or lack thereof) and the existence of paternalism among the slave-holding class. However, authors such as Ulrich Phillips, Kenneth Stammp, and Eugene Genovese all approach the subject on broad, comprehensive terms, paying little or no attention to the…

This a critique about the book Hillbilly Elegy, written by J.D. Vance and published by HarperCollins Publishers. In Hillbilly Elegy, J.D. Vance does a great job of helping readers understand what happens in the life of the poor (hillbillies). This paper will be outlining and supporting the ideas that J.D. Vance instills on us about…

The book, “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance begins by explaining that he is not a politician, just simply somebody who grew up in the working class of Appalachia, who found a way to achieve upward mobility against the statistical odds. This indicated that as the grandson of hillbillies, and the son of a drug addict,…

Herman Melville’s Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life is both a compelling illusory story and a concerted effort to moderate the imperialist mindset of its readers. In fact, Typee is a narrative that doubles as a manifesto, a collection of Melville’s own autobiographical observations that are meant to educe attitudes against colonialism. “Colonialism,” however, is…

Table of contents Overview of the Themes Analysis of Characters Claudette Miranda The nuns Examination of Narrative Technique Point of View Imagery and Symbolism Structure and Pacing Conclusion St. Lucy’s Home for is a short story by Karen Russell that explores the themes of transition, identity formation, and the nature vs. nurture debate. This essay…

Table of contents Introduction Summary of the Novel Character Analysis A. Kya Clark B. Supporting Characters Themes and Symbolism A. Isolation and Loneliness B. Nature and the Marsh as a Symbol Societal Critique and Commentary A. Social Injustices and Prejudices B. Gender roles and Expectations Conclusion Introduction “Where The Crawdads Sing” is a best-selling novel…

In the riveting novel “Swallowing Stones” by Joyce McDonald, the complex and multi-faceted characters take center stage in a gripping tale of consequences and redemption. As readers delve into the lives of the characters in this story, they are confronted with , inner turmoil, and the harsh realities of human nature. Through a detailed ,…

Table of contents Introduction Access to Technology Conclusion Introduction In New Guinea, the concept of cargo, or technology, was one of innovation and function; for others, “cargo” became one of wealth and power. For local New Guinean politician Yali, the question became how did technology become disproportionately associated with white Europeans and not the black…

In a world where the choices we make can shape our futures, “The Pact” by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt is a powerful memoir that explores the impact of friendship, determination, and resilience in overcoming adversity. This compelling narrative follows the authors’ journey from troubled youths in a crime-ridden neighborhood to successful…