same time period in America’s literary history. Their writing details similar themes concerning the experiences of African-Americans during the 20th century. In class we analyzed poetry written by both authors. “America” by Claude McKay is similar to that of Langston Hughes’s poem “I‚ Too.” Both authors construct their poems from the perspective of an African American man who has little freedom. Despite the similar theme‚ the authors take different approaches in their writing. The similar theme throughout
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World war I was the first world war that cause about 40 million deaths and over 300 billion dollars of damage. The Allies and Central powers were fight most for power and respect. The Franco-Prussian war triggered tension and the alliance system and the arms race. The Franco-Prussian was the one of the main reasons the war started anthers reason was the assentation of the archduke of Austria-Hungry Franz Ferdinand assassinated. I believe that they should not have joined the war. When Germany started
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citizens of The United States. In Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings‚ Marguerite struggles with the thought of feeling unwanted as a child and the discrimination against blacks. As Marguerite grows up‚ she experiences first-hand the cruelty of racism. Her struggles reflect on all the hardships the citizens of America went through when they were fighting for equality as well. It first started in 1607 when English settlers travelled to America for religious freedom. The freedom they sought
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another with all your heart and going to war over the sinking of a couple ships is not an example of loving one another (English Standard Version Bible). The second main reason for why it was detrimental for America to join World War I is the debt that was created due to the war. During the war‚ America along with most of the other countries who were involved in the World War‚ racked up a large amount of debt due to shortages of artillery and other necessary items. During the summer of 1917‚ Great Britain’s
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Finishing Schools: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings “Negro girls in small Southern towns‚ whether poverty-stricken or just munching along on a few of life’s necessities‚ were given as extensive and irrelevant preparations for adulthood as rich white girls shown in magazines. Admittedly the training was not the same.” In her excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings‚ Marguerita Johnson recalls a time when she had to deal with racist‚ how she was treated and what was expected
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“Sympathy‚” by Laurence Dunbar‚ visibly expresses how African Americans were “caged” during the callous times of slavery. This poem was meant to symbolize those who have felt trapped at one time in their lives‚ with a metaphoric caged bird. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings‚ a memoir by Maya Angelou‚ also exemplifies the anguish people have felt during times of desperation and “confinement.” More specifically‚ Angelou portrays this grief by contrasting similar characteristics between certain characters in
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fought to better our country. America is different from other countries because we have freedom‚ education opportunities‚ and defined rights. There are many things I appreciate about America. Something I am grateful for is that as Americans we have the right to voice our opinion. Another thing I am thankful for is the opportunity to go college and pick our occupation. This means people can choose their own dreams and create their own happiness. There are many reasons America is different from other
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cars <br>5) Key Statements About the Character <br> a) "Ritie‚ don’t worry cause you ain’t pretty. Plenty of pretty women I seen digging ditches or worse. You smart. I swear to God‚ I rather you have a good mind than a cute behind." (p.56) <br> b) "In those moments I decided that although Baily loved me he couldn’t help. I knew that because I loved him so much I could never hurt him" (p. 73) <br>6) Key Actions <br> a) Father comes to Stamps and takes them to their mother <br> b)
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Langston Hughes’ poem “I‚ Too” is about how African Americans are equal to Caucasians. In the poem‚ the narrator is saying he is American although he is not white‚ and is ready to claim his rights in the United States (“I‚ Too” 100-101). As the poem progresses‚ the narrator is trying to establish his identity as an American citizen who is worthy of that title (“I‚ Too” 100-101). Hughes expresses how each time he is cast out‚ he only becomes more determined‚ until he eventually demands to be an American
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the World War I and the consequences that the World War I brought to the world. The World War I started in Europe‚ and even though President Woodrow Wilson wanted to keep America to be impartial in thought as well as action‚ but after the sinking of the Lusitania‚ Woodrow Wilson gave a speech to the Congress about joining the World War I. And the reason why was the United States of America involved in the World War I whether for the advantages of the Democrats or the economy of America is still a hot
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