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OVERVIEW OF FIQWS 100015
In both of my FIQWS classes I was able grow and improve my writing and reading habits. Through the literature section, I was introduced to the works of great Jewish-American authors that developed a sense of curiosity within me. I’m highly intrigued by Jewish-American Literature and plan to continue reading this genre as it has… Read more
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Summary and Response Paper
Isaac Kornfield is a pious man who finds himself imprisoned by the rigid beliefs of his religion in the short story, “The Pagan Rabbi” by Cynthia Ozick. Irony rules in this tale of a Jewish man who commits suicide due to his unnatural beliefs and curiosity that contradicts his faith. Often religion is viewed as… Read more
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Literacy Narrative
For as long as I can recall, my life had been absorbed almost entirely by books and my books in turn were absorbed into my life. My older sister’s room was lined with shelves made from wood because my mom wouldn’t spend money on a bookshelf that would eventually run out of space. I would… Read more
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Annotated Bibliographies
Kellman, Steven G. Redemption: The Life of Henry Roth. Norton, 2005. Steven G. Kellman explores and recounts “The life of Henry Roth” in this biography. Kellman has expertly crafted a biography that is informative, provocative and Roth’s quest towards “redemption”. The reader is guided by Kellman’s writing through the twists and turns of Roth’s life through… Read more
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Researched Critical Analysis: An Exploration of Melancholic Cities
Melancholy has the ability to take a hold of someone through the chains that interlock soul and body and hurl them into an abyss of darkness. It’s a dark and saddening aspect that can be found in the hearts of people and cities alike. David from Call it Sleep and Louie from “Something to Remember… Read more
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Exploratory Essay & Author Study
Cynthia Ozick’s literary style and prose stands out amongst Jewish-American writers as she’s willing to make sacrifices and take literary risks that define her as a master of fiction. Stemming from her early days, when she would devour novels and began to develop her style through the works of Henry James. Readers often interpret Ozick’s… Read more
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