Monthly Archives: May 2022

They have been broken by their past The Sun Also Rises provides an insightful view into the world of the Lost Generation. It may be filled with anti-Semitism, racism, misogyny, and homophobia that is disgusting but important to acknowledge that … Continue reading →

A dead baby in a woman’s body, obsessed with the mother who killed her in an attempt to protect her. Beloved is a character from Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved who apparates out of the river, fresh like a baby, and … Continue reading →

But the world has not had a universal effort.  Three months ago a huge bill was passed. One that came as a foglight on the ocean to some, but as a watered-down coffee to others. At this point, it has … Continue reading →

Two girls, both immigrants, both poor, both growing up in the slums. You could say they are cut from the same cloth, but if that’s the case how come they have been sewn into something much different? Maggie and Nellie … Continue reading →

Money alone doesn’t solve all problems. It doesn’t bring infinite happiness. It doesn’t bring togetherness with friends and family. It just gets you material wealth and a reputation for having money. The American Dream is not solely to gain loads … Continue reading →

Walking along on a grand adventure! A quick glance up from under the shelter of the canopy of a great pine. Down along with speed around the trickle of a small stream where sticks race off on their grand Prix. … Continue reading →

The soldiers of the Vietnam War from The Things They Carried bear a massive weight on their backs. This weight is not a heavy backpack, a poncho, or fifteen pounds of ammo. The weight is the trauma they have endured, … Continue reading →

Abrielle Johnson Honors American Lit.  Mrs. Waterman 1/19/22 A feminist: a person who advocates for women’s rights on the basis of equality of the sexes. I believe in a world where this term does not become an insult to describe … Continue reading →

  Rock Night Abrielle Johnson Mrs. Waterman Honors American Lit. 2/13/22 There was the sun setting over the large mountains behind the lake. In the afternoon, the sun sank lower and lower through the horizon until there was nothing but … Continue reading →

Humans are inherently selfish, displaying egoism in most of their actions. Although altruism can occur, it is a rare sight to see. The majority of the time it is for the sake of friends, family, or a loved one. Oftentimes … Continue reading →