exploring such areas as the credibility‚ entertainment value and superiority within the distinct character of both‚ the fictional and non-fictional genres of literature. The stories‚ The Richer‚ the Poorer by Dorothy West and My Lack of Gumption‚ by Russell Baker both taken from The Art of Work (LaRocco & Coughlin‚ 1996‚ p. 106 and 119) and The Virus‚ by Craig Brown and Buy a Cellular Phone‚ Sublet Your Soul by Robert Aquinas McNally both taken from The Literature of Work (Murphy‚ S.‚ Sperling‚ J
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“BARRIO BOY” story for “Ernesto Galarza” writer the older figure called Miss. Hopley and she said “it was easy for me to feel that becoming proud American‚ as she said we should did not mean feeling a shamed of being a Mexican” In “No Gumption” story for “Russel Baker” writer the older figure is the mother even though she didn’t believed him‚ she loved him and helped him to be a writer. In “I know why the caged bird sings” for “Maya Angelou” the older figure is Mrs. Flowers and she said “Words mean
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Russell and his mother. When asked if he wants to be the President‚ Russell replies with a no’ and says that he wants " to be a garbage man." Numerous times throughout the book‚ his mother answers in both anger and disappointment "Have a little gumption‚ Russell." Does his lack of interest in being the president mean that he doesn’t have any character? Do his goals have to be unrealistic? They should not have to be. However‚ in today’s society‚ goals are extremely high. The pressure to be accepted
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Comparing Narrative in Fiction and Non-Fiction Paper Comparing Narrative in Fiction and Non-Fiction Paper 1 " My Lack of Gumption" a non fiction story by Russell Baker and "Forty-Five Month a fiction story by R. K. Narayan were two very interesting readings. It was quite amazing to see how two authors with totally unique writing styles portrayed the same message. One was comprised
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something different. For example‚ the daydreams of being in the military and flying planes. The structure in "Gumption" is compare and contrast because the entire story is Clara naming the differences between the Oysters and Sylvester. For example‚ the story starts off with her talking about Sylvester needing gumption and comparing Mr. Oyster to him showing Sylvester what having gumption looks like. The structures used in these two short stories contributed to their meanings. For example‚ if there
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Samuel Matute Andrea Yates trial. In June of 2001‚ Andrea Yates Made a call to her husband Russle Yates at 9:56 in the morning‚ not even an hour had passed since Russle Yates had left home for work. She did not ask her husband to come home but demanded‚ her exact words were “you need to come home‚ It’s Time”. Her husband hurried home and called Andrea while he was behind the wheel asking is anybody hurt and Andrea simply said “yes”. At 9:48 Andrea call 911 asking for a police officer‚ but would
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elderly figure helped him through his learning and later he succeeded as a writer. In “I know why caged birds sing” Ms. Flower is a mentor to Maya and make her realize about how she loves literature and teaches her how to respect others. In “No Gumption” Ms. Baker was set on the fact to make her son ’Russell’ to become someone significant and so she told him a few options to try out that will make him successful. In this process‚ Russell realized his interest in writing. (15 points) Score
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Hughes’ stories speak of the unfortunate African-Americans neglected and overlooked by a prejudiced society. The recurring theme of how powerlessness leads to violence is personified by the actions of Sargeant in "On the Road"‚ old man Oyster in "Gumption"‚ and the robber in "Why‚ You Reckon?" Hughes’ "On the Road" explores what happens when a powerless individual takes action on behalf of his conditions. The short story illustrates the desperation and resulting violent actions of one man’s homeless
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Beam‚ Dorri. Style‚ Gender‚ And Fantasy In Nineteenth-Century American Women’s Writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press‚ 2010. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 26 Nov. 2015. This book is rich in detail breaking down the different nineteenth-century American authors’ styles and unveiling the thought processes during this time. The American women poets were branching forth with a sensual‚ descriptive‚ and open view on the inner self and expressing this in details in their writing process
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A Poor Man with Gumption Can Still Elevate himself out of the Mire The modern world and businesslike lifestyle have their features. One of the most typical is a competition between individuals and organizations. As described in the novel God Bless You by Kurt Vonnegut. When an employer pays big salary‚ employees are incredibly smart‚ in good shape and happy with their lives. Their primary occupation is undermining shares and assets of other corporations. Second priority engagements of partakers
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