As I investigate Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government", I understand the claims he makes throughout his reading, and I can say that I most definitely agree with him. I believe that it is an American duty to protect and defend their homeland in the face of any injustice. If any type of unjust laws is being enforced in […]

 Joe Gibbs learned at an early age that being a professional football player was an unrealistic goal based on his strengths and abilities. So, he decided to pursue his dream job as an NFL head coach. It took decades to achieve that dream, but setting effective goals helped him get there! To find success like […]

  In the start of the story, it is obvious that the hero permits herself to be second rate compared to John. "John is pragmatic in the limit. He has no tolerance with confidence, an exceptional repulsiveness of odd notion, and he jeers transparently at any discussion of things not to be felt and seen […]

Question:  Rumi's poetry is exotic,  didactic, and centers around love. Pick one of his poems from this selection and analyze it focusing on any one theme within the poem.   Rubric: 1. Journals must be saved in a Word document and attached to the link below 2. Journals must be formatted in MLA style 3. […]

   Based upon your analysis of the reading assignments for week one through three (See attached document for poem and story titles), answer each question using textual evidence to substantiate your claim (five questions total). Responses without textual evidence will not receive full credit.  AmericanLiteratureWeek1-3.docx

 Questions of personhood animate a number of the course texts. You might consider how notions of personhood intersect with ideas about gender and maternity in Herland, with race and gender in Kindred, across species barriers in Pym and The Martian Chronicles, and so on. How do ideas of personhood influence these novels 'treatments of ideas […]

Explain how has your understanding of the American Dream changed as a result of this course. Reflect on John Lennon's "Imagine," which for many signifies hope. Do you believe there is hope for the American Dream? Choose at least one image from the song lyrics or video that signifies your new understanding of the American […]

Explain how has your understanding of the American Dream changed as a result of this course. Reflect on John Lennon's "Imagine," which for many signifies hope. Do you believe there is hope for the American Dream? Choose at least one image from the song lyrics or video that signifies your new understanding of the American […]

Look at Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government."  He claims that it is not just our right as Americans, but it is also our duty to defy unjust laws.  This is a very American idea.  Part of the American identity involves intervening in the face of injustice.  Do you agree with this point?  What […]

Write an epilogue to " The Cask of Amontillado" in which a case against Montresor comes to trial.  In your epilogue, provide the prosecuting attorney’s closing argument, reminding the jury of any evidence that proves Montresor’s guilt.  Then provide the defense attorney’s closing argument and describe the jury’s final verdict. Assignment Requirements: Your submission must:  include a […]