The short story "Desiree's Baby-, by Kate Chopin, incorporates very interesting twists and turns capturing the reader's attention, while provoking thoughts on issues deeper than the text itself. ... Additionally she sends the message that men are just as responsible for the characteristics of a baby as women. ... Although the narrator does not take sides towards issues that arise during the course of the text, her general view does shape the overall characterization of the white Southern society. The text exhibits interesting clues such as word choice, tone and mood, reappearing sy...

• Word Count: 1926
• Approx Pages: 8

Whites, being leery not to encourage freedom-based teachings of Christianity, provided a watered-down version that stayed true to the salvation message and passages encouraging the slave's docility, but avoided passages promoting freedom primarily found in the Old Testament. ... In the public eye, slaves demonstrated a docile acceptance of this enforced religion and acted eager to learn the biblical texts concentrating on obeying their masters. ... During these "sermons", the congregation was encouraged to shout and respond to what was being said in a give-and-take fashion that was uniq...

• Word Count: 1954
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

We"re not even conscious of the messages any more because they have become so ingrained that they are "natural" to us. ... In the Budd text, a Cascade commercial is analyzed to see how unobtrusive techniques like voice-overs, music, lighting, direct address, and the narrative style come together to create a particular meaning that influences the viewer. ...

• Word Count: 1987
• Approx Pages: 8