Song Of Solomon: And its Several Shades of Black Song of Solomon, the epic story of a young man's evolution through discovering his families roots, while at the same time finally discovering his own identity. ... When he discovers that the sack was not filled with gold, rather the bones of his great grandfather, he begins the adventure back to his father's place of birth to settle whether this sack of gold really does exist. ... In the end he is finally alleviated of all vices, finds a new found respect for the world, most importantly women, rids himself of his fathers expecta...

• Word Count: 784
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Maya has taken her struggles and transformed them into inspirational poems and stories that reflect her ability to overcome adversity and make it in a world where the white male supremacy reigned. ... (Bloom1 199) Although Maya's autobiographies did describe her great struggle from rags to riches, they were not as in depth and good at reflecting her motivation and determination to overcome them like her poetry does. ... "Times Square- tells the story of a shoeshine man who cleans shoes at such a remarkable rhythm that it in fact keeps his spirit alive. ... She was determined to e...

• Word Count: 1347
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

• Word Count: 1913
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Aaron Shakespeare used the idea of a person being black to great effect in two of his plays. ... He is a man who is commonly respected for his great courage, and skill on the field of battle. ... This is quickly displayed in the story when the Duke seeks Othello's council immediately after hearing news of an impending attack by the Turks. ... Therefor all that he may do is to try to exceed his masters expectations of him, and there by win more power over his own life. ...

• Word Count: 1882
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School