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Responsibility for the First World War

a dilemma -- either an advance to Socialism or a reversion to barbarism" (Rosenberg, 1995, p. 139). Capitalism was at the f...

A Review of Fences

An 8 page review of the book by August Wilson. This paper focuses on the theme of oppression, a theme that affects not just Afric...

Literature and Music Expressed in the Nationalist Culture of African Americans

In six pages this paper discusses the expression of cultural nationalism in African American literature and music as depicted in t...

August Wilson and Leo Tolstoy

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the protagonists of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy and Fences by August Wilson. ...

Troy and Cory: Wilson's Fences

This essay pertains to "Fences" by August Wilson. The writer focuses on the relationship between protagonist Troy Maxson and his s...

Letter to Brunstein

This 3 page paper gives an example of a letter from the perspective of W.E.B. Du Bois and August Wilson sent to the critic Bruntei...

Three Stories and the Damage of Social Stereotypes and Prejudice

is duly noted is with the different names that people of all ethnic origins - including African-Americans themselves - use to iden...

Plays of August Wilson and Family

with his son. The audience is given a clue into this recurring nightmare that haunts Troy as the references that Troy uses when ...

Portrayal of Men in Seven Guitars and Jitney by August Wilson

going, but "if that dont work, I guess Ill just run the bus line until something else happens" (Quoted in Shannon 62). Doub is a ...

The Piano Lesson and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson

The roles of women in these plays by August Wilson are discussed. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Fences by August Wilson and Cory Maxson's Changes

whether or not he liked him, taking care of his son was his responsibility. Hes made it clear that a financial obligation is all ...

Comparative Analysis of Speeches by Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt

However, educated people are not always those with the best ideas, nor are they necessarily the ones who move their hearers. Roos...

'The Study of Administration' Essay by Woodrow Wilson

Act ("The Bureaucracy," 2001). Indeed, nepotism was a large part of government and today it is frowned on. Today, such a reality i...

Woodrow Wilson, George W. Bush, and War Leadership, Perceptions, Judgments

considerably. Two world leaders, in particular, stand out when we are considering these events from a U.S. perspective. These two...

Woodrow Wilson and the Election of 1912

the 1912 campaign, Roosevelt was shot, but he recovered ("Biographies," 2001). What happened was that when campaigning in Milwauke...

Woodrow Wilson and Word War I

as a direct result of Nationalism. Tensions in Germany in particular before the outbreak of war were phenomenal (Arthur, 2004). ...

1917 Isolationism Stance Change by US President Woodrow Wilson

In three pages this paper examines how Wilson altered America's isolationist position to become involved in the First World War in...

Lanford Wilson/Rimers of Eldritch

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses Lanford Wilson's play Rimers of Eldritch, which, on the surface, concerns a murder ...

August Wilson: "Fences"

needs a loan; and Cory is the ruthless side of Troy, determined to stand on his own. The two boys are reflections of the way Troys...

The Use of Irony in Fences by August Wilson

have been no time called too early" (Wilson 9). This statement indicates the major theme of the play, which is Troys rage at the i...

August Wilson, His Career

This essay offers an overview of Wilson's career, biography and achievements. Four pages in length, three sources are cited. ...

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson and its Fundamental Perspectives

In five pages this essay discusses the conflicting views of Berniece who wants to keep the treasured family heirloom the piano and...

Consilience by Edward O. Wilson

entirely supportive of its possibilities. Others, either had insightful dreams the night before, or had experienced more trial an...

Literary Work and Social Commentary in Fences by August Wilson

This essay examines Wilsons celebrated play while exploring its social relevance, dramatic action, and merits as both a literary w...

The Life and Work of August Wilson

In eight pages the ways in which Wilson's work seems to reflect his life are explored. Three sources are cited in the bibliograph...

Fences by August Wilson

importance employment for inner-city families constantly living on the edge. Troys family does not live in the lap of luxury, but...

Fences by August Wilson 2

Troy and his son Cory. August Wilson establishes an impression of the 53-year-old Troy Maxson early in Act I, writing that he ...

The Title Significance of Fences by August Wilson

You live in my house . . . sleep you behind on my bedclothes . . . fill you belly up with my food . . . cause you...

Fences by August Wilson and Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In five pages the differences and similarities of these plays are discussed in an examination of whether Wilson's work is an Afric...

Symbol and Dramaturgy in Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and Fences by August Wilson

In nine pages the importance of the governing symbol of protecting oneself versus finding fulfillment in others is considered. Th...