Throughout American history, the Southern region has been a place where prejudice against black people was a common occurrence. In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird ", prejudice is portrayed heavily during Tom Robinson's trial. As the trial comes to an end, Atticus gives a closing argument to conclu...

• Word Count: 953
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The traditions of a society are a significant representation of the history, faith, and language of the group. However, allowing tradition to blindly influence human relationships and interactions can be harmful. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" depicts the consequences that relate to society's quest...

• Word Count: 1232
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Ironically the black entertainers made themselves up in black face, unperfected their diction and speech and played the characters that denigrated their own image in the real world (Ethnic Notions). ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate