"Captain Delano's nature was not only benign, but familiarly and humorously so" (41). ... Though "Benito Cereno" is a fictional story, it still has a very real context. ... In short, Goodman Brown sets off on a journey through the forest, where he meets up with an older man with a walking stick that possesses supernatural powers. ... The authors' perspectives on evil are reflected through the main characters of their stories. ... While Amasa Delano is a generally good-natured and righteous man, he is ignorant towards the reality of slavery and looks at blacks as l...

• Word Count: 1557
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I am just a poor boy, Though my story's seldom told, I have squandered my resistance For a pocketful of mumbles, Such are promises. ... Twain is controversial primarily due to the provocative and oftentimes incendiary nature of his depiction of African Americans. ... "A True Story- exhibits the cruelty and dehumanization faced by slaves, displaying Twain's sincere empathy concerning the "black condition."" ... In short, she becomes "the dupe of her own deceptions."" (Brodwin, pp. 336-337) The argument between nature and nurture becomes academic in a world where a chara...

• Word Count: 3141
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate