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An Uninformed Pilgrim, Lillian Fassero
An Uninformed Pilgrim, Lillian Fassero
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
Joseph C. Pattison’s article, “The Celestial City, or Dream Tale,” examines Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Celestial Railroad” and portrays the narrator as a Christian hero standing against the modernist persuasions of his time – a protagonist who enters the story with firm orthodox convictions and exits his dream journey with unaltered principles or character. However, Hawthorne’s narrator frequently adopts new modernist arguments and wavers in his pre-formed convictions. He toys with Christian faith but promptly discards any accusations of guilt that such beliefs suggest. While he repeatedly compromises his principles and doubts the ramifications of Christian faith, his dynamic nature is …
Analyzing True Self-Reliance And Individualism, Stephanie Greene
Analyzing True Self-Reliance And Individualism, Stephanie Greene
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
This essay analyzes the story of “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving and criticizes Daniel Plung’s assessment of it in his article, “Rip Van Winkle’: Metempsychosis and the Quest for Self-Reliance.” In Plung’s article, he assesses that in the story of “Rip Van Winkle,” the main character, Rip, attains self-reliance and individualism through his escape and experience on the mountain. However, although Plung’s points support his assessments, there are also many other details in the story that contradict Plung’s analysis. This essay seeks to enlighten readers to a differing interpretation of “Rip Van Winkle” by studying other details in the …
"Ushering" In The Fulfillment Of Prophecy, Alison M. Pulliam
"Ushering" In The Fulfillment Of Prophecy, Alison M. Pulliam
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
During the 19th century, a phenomenon known as “Holy Land mania” was sweeping the United States. Americans were intrigued by the state of the Holy Land and whether or not this state matched the images described in biblical prophecy (Robey 62). Interest in Israel’s condition invaded many aspects of American life, including literature. Looking through the lens of historical criticism, it is easy to see how authors of this time period fed on the “Holy Land mania” to include references to prophecy and the Middle East in their writings. In particular, critic Molly K. Robey accurately points out in …
Tale Of The Whale, Joel Schlaudt
Tale Of The Whale, Joel Schlaudt
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
In his critique of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, A.N. Deacon accurately captures one of the main tenets if not the central theme of the book; however, he also makes several claims about the novel that do not seem to fit with the evidence seen in the actual story. For example, Deacon holds that Melville is attempting to show that the power and attributes of Moby Dick are the source, symbolically, of truth and meaning. However, this is not the impression we get when we look closely at the work itself and note Melville’s treatment of the subject. Furthermore, Deacon …
I Would Prefer Not To Help You, Christen Dunn
I Would Prefer Not To Help You, Christen Dunn
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
Bartleby, the Scrivener recounts a story of a scrivener who would prefer not to do anything, whether that be parts of his job, changing his location, or eating his dinner. The narrator’s reaction to Bartleby’s lazy desires seem to be admirable, but his selfish motivation and false compassion are evident. The way the narrator views and treats Bartleby is consistent with the standards of philanthropy of the wealthy during the mid-nineteenth century. The narrator truly believes he has helped Bartleby to the best of his ability, yet fails to connect with Bartleby outside of offering him money and future assistance …
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow: An Ambiguous Ghost Tale, Elisa R. Jacobs
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow: An Ambiguous Ghost Tale, Elisa R. Jacobs
Aidenn: The Liberty Undergraduate Journal of American Literature
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