NEW APPROACHES AND THE FUTURE

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New Approaches and the Future

Post One

Recitatif

The setting of Recitatif was done in Newburgh, New York in the second half of the 21st century. This was an appropriate choice because the text explores the theme of racism which was a very great controversial issue in this city during this time. During the 1960s, a lot of struggles were intensified through the efforts of Civil Rights Movements. The story revolves around Twaila and Roberto. These were two great friends who despite belonging to different races, established their friendships and maintained until their adulthood (Rayson, A., 2004).

Twaila was not left behind. She was troubled with racial segregation which had been fueling animosity in this place. People had been divided along their races with the whites occupying a superior position to the blacks. Her consciousness provoked her to join in protest against this crisis. He was so sympathetic to the plights of the blacks who were oppressed in this place (Richard, G., 2006). For instance, she condemned her friend for looking down upon blacks. She was particularly angered when she kicked a helpless Maggie and insulted her as bigot.

Post Two

A Soldier

A Soldier is reach in symbolism. Frost uses the term fallen lance in line one when he says, he is that fallen lance that lies as hurled. This is symbolic of a dead hero. It means that a soldier has been killed while executing noble duties for the benefit of the whole community. Even if he lost his life, he must be recognized as a champion because of his courage. Not everyone can engage in a war unless he is courageous. He was like a weapon which was used to liberate people from their enemies. The falling of a weapon means the death of a warrior.

It is symbolic to say that target ever showed or shone. This indicates how war may bring bliss to the community. Although it is a bad experience, it is at times inevitable to engage in battles. Although the persona feels for the dead soldier, he commends his efforts and appeals to others to develop the spirit of patriotism. They should be supported by everyone. If this happens, the target ever showed or shone. The use of this device helps in the presentation of the theme of the poem. Besides, it makes it be livelier and thought provoking.

Post Three

Good Country People

This book was written by Flannery O’Connor in 1955. It is an invaluable text which revolves around the family of Mrs. Hopewell. To begin with, Good Country People is symbolic. It is used to symbolize the character of people in this society. The novel gives a story of a collection of good and bad people.

Mrs. Hopewell is a very good person who treats her daughter Joy and employees like the Freemans. She also demonstrates her goodness by welcoming Manley Pointer who she readily welcomed. Although she was not interested in buying his bibles, she warmly received her and gave her and gave her food. Pointer himself appreciated her kindness and termed her as a good person. This implies that the name Hopewell refers to a well of hopes. She is a symbol of hope to many people including her daughter, workers and even strangers (Orvell, M., 2000).

The name freeman is also symbolic. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman are enjoying a lot of freedom from their employer. First, they are tenants in Mrs. Hopewell’s estate. This has given them an opportunity to freely work for her in her farm. In fact, as managers, they are free to control all the operations of the farm. Lastly, Pointer is symbolic of a direction. His visitation to this family changes its destiny. Even after being warmly received by his host, he goes ahead to betray her by luring her innocent daughter into a love affair. Later, inflicts a lot of pain to her particularly when she took advantage of her disability. This justifies Mrs. Hopewell’s assertion that good men are extremely difficult to get.

References

Orvell, M. (2000) Invisible Parade: The Fiction of Flannery O’Connor. Philadelphia: Temple

UP.

Rayson, A. (2004) Decoding for Race: Toni Morrison’s ‘Recitatif’ and Being White, Teaching

Black. Honolulu, HI: College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature.

Richard, G. (2006) Flannery O’Connor, hermit novelist. Chicago: University of Illinois Press.