This book had a very inspiring and exciting story to tell. The story is set in the time of the Civil War. ... Her strong-willed nature and "tough as nails" attitude helped set the tone for the entire book. ... The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was published in 1972 and was written during the prime of his writing career because his first short story was published in 1956. ... The river discussed at the beginning of the story is a symbol of the human spirit. ...

• Word Count: 1101
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In The Bluest Eye, Morrison refers to these traits of nature as "funk". ... Here, they learn "in short, how to get rid of the funkiness... The funkiness of nature... ... The Bluest Eye examines the home life of these children in the stories as well. ... Therefore, whitewashing is subconsciously happening due to the media's portrayal that black is ugly, unlovable, and even non-human....

• Word Count: 940
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Such consequences of this nature would include the punishment of sins and the hardness of ones heart caused by their sins. ... Douglass shared stories of white slave owners whom he thought to be quite kind and gentle early on. ... Then the vile disease of slavery entered her heart and changed her entire character as Douglass wrote, "But alas, this kind heart had but a short time to remain such. ... It is one thing to commit the evil act of whipping another human being, but to take pleasure in it is simply a work of the devil. ... Douglass gave an account of when he read some documents abo...

• Word Count: 1207
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School