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- 201: Othello
- Othello isn’t a play about racism as much as it is a play about jealosy, conflicting values, and the power of suggestion. Some racism is displayed within the play, but that is simply a reflection of how most minorities were treated in the time period when the population in Europe was predominantly of white skin color. This racism was also only brought out by rage and anger in some of the characters of Othello, and was not displayed by hate. Jealosy and the power of suggestion also ...
- 202: Symbolism In To Kill A Mocking
- ... see that this is just another example of symbolism in the novel. Harper Lee uses symbolism rather extensively throughout this story, and much of it refers to the problems of racism in the South during the early twentieth century. Harper Lee's effective use of racial symbolism can be seen by studying various examples from the book. This includes the actions ... geraniums that Mayella Ewell kept in her yard are very illustrative. These flowers represent "Southern white womanhood." The fence that surrounds the Ewells property is symbolic of the fear and racism of the Southern whites that tries to protect this womanhood. The purity of the womanhood is being protected from miscegenation, from the black man. As the black quarters lie just ... well learn to cope with it...It's as much Maycomb County as missionary teas." Atticus symbolically refers to the missionary teas as being just as racist as the trial. Racism does appear in the everyday lives of the narrow minded people of Maycomb County. Finally, the actions of Atticus Finch are also symbolic of themes in the prejudice South. ...
- 203: Interracial Children
- ... being discriminated. This resentment is very unhealthy for them and at times even dangerous. Along with feeling outlasted from his peers biracial children must also learn to deal with the racism thrown at his family also. It is a lot for a child to be able to handle. As described by Mrs. Richardson, a foster mother of many biracial children, "racism is a sickness in people that is taught" (Davis 7). Which would explain why so many children feel the same as their parents. When my sister began junior high school ... took their discrimination personally she would never had made it. It is important for biracial children to have pride in themselves. It makes it much easier to fight off the racism. Not only can racism happen in the outside world but also within the family. "Because of the history of racial discrimination in this country... These children are not viewed ...
- 204: The Death Penalty Is Needed
- ... nothing worse can happen to them, except mabey a few days of solitude. Nothing is stopping them from attempting more crimes in jail! Another point I must bring up, is racism in the decision about who should die. I will agree that there is some, but it is a simple problem with a simple solution. Diversify our jurys. In most cases, a group of people chosen randomly will be appointed to decide that fate of an accused murderer. If there is racism and sexism, then even out the number of minorities and sexes in the jury. But anyway, if we need to bag the death penalty because of racism and such, then we sure can't have prisons! Don't tell me there isn't either of those when the jail term is decided, because the truth is, ...
- 205: The Rhetorical Styles Of King
- ... opinions surrounding the issue of racial equality in the United States, and each appeals to the desire of achieving that equality. In order to address a sensitive topic such as racism and achieve the desired results, the authors had to implement various methods of persuasion. While each author chooses different manners with which to accomplish this, each forms clear writing with ... may cause one to become angry at those who caused the fear (Smith 83). This is an especially important element to be considered when writing about a subject such as racism that has the effect of making people very defensive in the face of possible accusations. The very mention of the word can make people uneasy and thus necessitates the use ... in to question every possible hint of racial stereotyping in the confirmation of Clarence Thomas. This topic effectively grab s the reader s attention, especially in a society that views racism with the same feelings that fourteenth century Europeans may have viewed the bubonic plague. She takes care, however not to intensify the emotions to the point where she completely ...
- 206: To Kill A Mockingbird: A Classic
- ... novel can be perceived on so many different levels that any reader, no matter the level, can observe these messages. The prime messages observed in this novel is that of racism, how the actions of a community, not just a parent, can affect a child, and how rumors and invalidated facts can destroy anyone's reputation. Racism is mentioned throughout the second part of the novel. It is the prime and most mentioned part of this section of the novel. This message is displayed on many levels ... numerous times. Symbolically this can be viewed as a glimmer of hope to end this suppression. As this glimmer of hope is about to reach the mainstream and acceptance that racism is evil, it is shot down and dead, thus ending the opportunity. Mr. Robinson got into this position by the jury giving in a guilty verdict, despite numerous evidence ...
- 207: Affirmative Action Today
- ... black Harvard professor of the Humanities, reveals in his article "Two Nations.. Both Black," how racial discrimination still plays a part in society: We [blacks] are still humiliatingly vulnerable to racism, in the form of random police harassment, individual racial insults from waitresses and attendants in stores, the unwillingness of taxi drivers to pick us up, systematic discrimination by banks and ... were established to fight racial discrimination. That need is still here today because affirmative action has not achieved its purpose. Affirmative action is an imperfect solution to the problem of racism. However, it is important to recognize that affirmative action has contributed greatly to the diversification of schools and businesses. It has played a big part in making America far richer ... color-blind" society is a honorable and worthy goal. ®)@¯ Works Cited Brimelow, Peter, and Leslie Spencer. "When Quotas Replace Merit, Everybody Suffers." Forbes 15 Feb. 1993: 80-102. Ezorsky, Gertrude. Racism and Justice. New York:Cornell, 1991 Fish, Stanley. "Reverse Racism or How The Pot Got to Call the Kettle Black." The Atlantic Nov. 1993: 128-136. Flick, Rachel. "Does ...
- 208: Jackie Robinson
- ... was aware that he’d soon be drafted into the military. It happened on April 3, 1942 Robinson was enrolled or "inducted" into the army, fort Riley in Kansas. Again racism was a problem. He was assigned Sargent at first. He applied to Officer Candidate School (OCS), but because of racism he was turned down Then, heavy weight champion Joe Louis who was also an African American was assigned to fort Riley. When Jackie told Joe his problem, let’s just ... say that the boxer helped Jackie out. Soon Jackie enrolled in officer school, and became an officer for a unit of black soldiers. Robinson was beginning to stand up to racism and because of that he was sent farther south to Fort Hood. But he continued to stand up to racism and was even kicked off a bus for standing ...
- 209: Slavery In America
- ... not to let the blacks fight in the army, but when hearing this, let them enlist. Only Georgia and South Carolina refused to let them enlist, but paid for their racism when each lost 25,000 blacks to the British. The slaves returned on an honourable discharge after securing America's freedom, but not their own. Slavery continued and so did ... new one was to begin. One that was worse for it was prevalent but was secret and silent. One that exists today. One that does not shrink but rather grows. Racism was and is still upon us. The Ku Klux Klan has been around since the end of the civil war. It is a roller coaster of a history. From extreme ... groups of America have spread into Canada and are particularly common in Manitoba. The major sections are of the same name as their American cousins with a very similar message. Racism, despite much opposition, will never end. As long as there is fighting among a Jew and a Palestinian or hatred between a white and a black, Racism will be ...
- 210: Mockingbird
- ... see that this is just another example of symbolism in the novel. Harper Lee uses symbolism rather extensively throughout this story, and much of it refers to the problems of racism in the South during the early twentieth century. Harper Lee's effective use of racial symbolism can be seen by studying various examples from the book. This includes the actions ... geraniums that Mayella Ewell kept in her yard are very illustrative. These flowers represent "Southern white womanhood." The fence that surrounds the Ewells property is symbolic of the fear and racism of the Southern whites that tries to protect this womanhood. The purity of the womanhood is being protected from miscegenation, from the black man. As the black quarters lie just ... well learn to cope with it...It's as much Maycomb County as missionary teas." Atticus symbolically refers to the missionary teas as being just as racist as the trial. Racism does appear in the everyday lives of the narrow minded people of Maycomb County. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally, the actions of Atticus Finch are also symbolic of themes in the prejudice South. ...
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