Poem Analysis-“Let America Be America Again” Choose ONE of the following poems. What portrait does the poem paint of America? Is the poem patriotic? Why or why not? Phyllis Wheatley, “On Being Brought from Africa to America” Walt Whitman, “I Hear America Singing” Langston Hughes, “Let America Be America Again” e.e. cummings, “Next to of … Read more
American Dream-Assignment Step 1 Read the following prompt: Several of the readings in our textbook (“RIP, the Middle Class: 1946-2013,” “The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold?,” and “What’s Killing Poor White Women?,” among others) have discussed the demise of the American Dream. After reading these authors, do you believe the American Dream is … Read more
Read this article and answer questions Please read the attached article published in Vanity Fair Magazine and answer the following questions on the discussion board. 1. How has the media changed the “American Dream“? a. Give a minimum of 3 specific examples from the article you read. b. Give a minimum of 2 specific examples … Read more
How are the themes of fatherhood and motherhood represented in “Fences”? Choose ONE question. Respond in a well written one-paragraph or more response. After responding to a question (from either reading), you will respond or “respond to” one peers’ responses. Your response should be a well written one-paragraph or more response. “Fences” 1. How are … Read more
The African Dream Movie 1- Gran Torino (opens in a new window) Movie 2- Good Will Hunting (opens in a new window) Post your persuasive paragraph in this forum and explain your choice to your group (click on the forum name & create a new thread, not a new forum). Your explanation should include evidence from the … Read more
Write about The African Dream Movie 1- Gran Torino (opens in a new window) Movie 2- Good Will Hunting (opens in a new window) Post your persuasive paragraph in this forum and explain your choice to your group (click on the forum name & create a new thread, not a new forum). Your explanation should include … Read more