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Stress And College Students: A Multi-Genre Research Project, Katie King
Stress And College Students: A Multi-Genre Research Project, Katie King
English Class Publications
The topic I have chosen to write about for my MGRE project is stress and its negative impact on the human body and academic performance. My solution to this problem discusses human-animal interaction as an effective way to relieve stress and improve academic success.
It's Reigning Men: American Masculinity Portrayed Through Stanley Kowalski, Nina Hefner
It's Reigning Men: American Masculinity Portrayed Through Stanley Kowalski, Nina Hefner
English Class Publications
“Be a man!” Popular culture shouts this seemingly innocent command at males of all ages. Throughout the twentieth century, both men and women experienced shocking changes to society’s expectations of their gender norms. With the rise of the feminist movement during the twentieth century, women were able to leave the home and embrace the workforce. More opportunities opened up for women, such as factory jobs and secretary positions, making America’s society more egalitarian between the sexes. On the other hand, after the trauma of WWII and the onset of the Cold War, men experienced a twist in society’s expectations during …
Huck Finn And The Tragedy Of Being Banned, Peyton Harris
Huck Finn And The Tragedy Of Being Banned, Peyton Harris
English Class Publications
Mark Twain once said, "I am perfectly astonished--a-s-t-o-n-i-s-h-e-d--ladies and gentlemen--astonished at the way history repeats itself." This opening line of Twain's speech at the Papyrus Club in Boston of February 24, 1881 is proof of his fascination with the patterns of humanity. As the already famous author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Twain's commentary on social hypocrisy and moral social maturation was well known. After writing this novel and confessing his interest in humanity, it is no surprise that Twain chose to once again delve into the world of fiction and produce what would become an instant classic …