This is why I chose the short story "Catherdral" by Raymond Carver. ... In this short story, the man-versus-self conflict is seen on the husband. Throughout the story, he is battling his own stubborn pride and ignorance to allow the blind man into his home. ... I had to overcome my own stubborn pride to be able to work with everyone I'm with to. ... Racism and prejudice people were still around at a heavy rate which can greatly impact the mindset of the characters of the story. ...

• Word Count: 1132
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"I Too" is a famous poem of Langston Hughes, which is very short and to the point. ... The speaker used hate, negativity, and prejudice as motivation to be a better person like Hughes did. ... He understands that he lives in a corrupt country filled with prejudice and hate, but he knows who he is and who African Americans are. ... "I Too" is a perfect comparison of his own attitude and pride in his own identity. Hughes has created identity as a theme to successfully unite his audience under pride and self-confidence of who they are....

• Word Count: 1169
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School