Seamus Heaney's poem, Mid-Term Break, is a great example of how society's expectations can impact identity because the poem is about a young man who is away at school to obtain an education and establish his identity when he is called back home to deal with the death of his younger brother. ... The young man is very matter-of-fact about his brother's death, almost sarcastic one could say, because he despises being called away from his life and opportunities at school. ... To her, this life is not so wonderful. ... This first line sets a tone that the narrator is very proud to ...

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In the years preceding Washington's death, Washington hinted at a growing cynicism with the way his compromised worked. He saw that blacks were not being given a fair chance even after waiting patiently and following his plan. ... Another article written by Washington was published after his death in the New Republic. ... DuBois on the other hand was born into a well-off family and was not accustomed to the harsh treatment he experienced in the South. ... He refused to accept inequality because he was not used to being treated as such. ...

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