Alexis BriggsSong of MyselfOne of the various sections that resonated with me in “Song of Myself” was in the twenty-sixth section, dealing with Whitman’s experiences…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Alexis BriggsThe End of HuckfinnThe novel Huckleberry Finn had some very prominent points throughout the book that can be used for good advice in day-to-day life. As…Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
Alexis BriggsEnd of Huckleberry FinnIn the remaining chapters of Huckleberry Finn, manipulation becomes a prominent trait for some of the adventurers, such as Tom. Throughout…Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
Alexis BriggsHuckleberry FinnOnce reading the chapters and reflecting on the discussion post for Huckleberry Finn, I thought I would elaborate more on the “You can’t…Oct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
Alexis BriggsThe N-WordIn class, we had multiple prominent discussions about the use of the n-word throughout the novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This is a…Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
Alexis BriggsThe GirlPersonally, the story “Girl” is one that I can really relate to. Throughout the story, it is reiterated that you practically need to follow…Sep 26, 2021Sep 26, 2021
Alexis BriggsA Streetcar Named DesWhile reading the story, A Streetcar Named Desire, I noticed there were multiple instances where social class was a problem. Between…Sep 20, 2021Sep 20, 2021
Alexis BriggsThe Yellow WallpaperWhile reading The Yellow Wallpaper, I realized that I connected to it very personally. The wife who was dealing with mental health issues…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Alexis BriggsAbortionThe topic of abortion in this week’s class was very intriguing and somewhat personal. It has been a very controversial topic in many…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021