Category Archives: Literature

How do some of these characters compare to, and have an influence upon, Celie?

Read the instructions carefully before beginning your post. INSTRUCTIONS: Before adding your post, be sure that you have watched Virtual Classroom Video 4 and read the assigned section of the text. Then, write several sentences in response to ALL of the below questions. Try to reference a relevant page number or include a quotation to […]

What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)?

Reflection 5 (Baldwin, “Sonny’s Blues”) Briefly free write about your understanding of Sonny’s music at the end of the story. What is his blues about? What lesson does his blues contain (including how he managed to finally play his blues)? Pay attention to Baldwin’s use of poetic/figurative language. EACH REFLECTION MUST BE TITLED.

What similarities do you notice between the concepts of early Christianity Matthew ascribes to Jesus and those of the other cultures we’ve studied so far?

Early Chrisitanity 1. Read the Book of Matthew Sermon on the Mount pp. 801-818 + 821-824 + read, view, listen to or watch all the documents, links, and multi-media assets under Early Christianity. 2. Post to the Discussion Forum: What similarities do you notice between the concepts of early Christianity Matthew ascribes to Jesus and […]

How is nature represented in the poems-Is the representation consistent or does it change?

Analyze the narrative structure of Frankenstein. What is the structure? How is it unique? Why does Shelley use this structure? How does it affect the readers’ understanding of the novel? Be sure to use quotes and specific examples to support your ideas. Be sure to quote. Why is there such a startling absence of mothers […]

What is a true rhyme or a “masculine” rhyme-Write an example of two lines that end in a masculine rhyme.

Answser Questions based on reading. A. What is the difference between a rock and a stone? Write a sentence that makes use of alliteration. Write a sentence that makes use of consonance. Write a sentence that makes use of assonance. Think of four words whose meaning reflects their sound. Think about the sounds that compose […]

How far do you think this can be taken, considering that science is moving so fast that it may already be hard for scholars and students to be experts in a single academic discipline?

“Coherence and integration across disciplinary boundaries are prominent guiding ideals. They are powerful tools for carving out more empirically informative theories: they are able to detect and correct mistaken beliefs.” How far do you think this can be taken, considering that science is moving so fast that it may already be hard for scholars and […]

How the issue with abortion in the USA is so muddy.

college essay For your literary work, we ask you to present a perspective based on just one word. This year the word is “muddy.” In 500 words or less, present your perspective on “muddy.” Literary work will be evaluated on the basis of: 1. Creativity 2. Relevance to the topic; 3. Development of the perspective […]

What is Arjuna’s spiritual journey and what must be overcome to achieve his quest for enlightenment and the vision of Krishna’s totality in The Bhagavad-Gita

Assignment Details The Epic of Gilgamesh in how they interact with humans. Moreover, in The Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna learns about duty. The path to God comes with the right action, loving devotion to God, and the way of knowledge. While Antigone may rebel against Creon’s tyrannical laws as civil disobedience, she upholds her duty to the […]

How do contemporary cultures resonate with LeGuin’s story?

Published in 1973, LeGuin’s “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” offers a fantasy of a seemingly perfect society…until you look more closely: Then you discover a more sinister cast. If happiness is so conditional, are the means ever justifiable? Examine the situation LeGuin presents. How do the story’s details contribute to its effectiveness? Now […]