Prejudice in American Literature

Prejudice in American Literature
 
Throughout the history of mankind, the issue of oppression between certain racial or ethnic groups has remained an issue of concern. This has taken the form of hostility towards migrant workers, the enslavement of certain racial groups, the injustices encountered by women, among other numerous forms of hostility between the dominant racial [...]

Home Burial

Home Burial
Robert Frost
 
He saw her from the bottom of the stairs
Before she saw him. She was starting down,
Looking back over her shoulder at some fear.
She took a doubtful step and then undid it
To raise herself and look again. He spoke
Advancing toward her: ‘What is it you see
From up there always-for I want to know.’
She turned [...]

Superhero!

Superhero!
 
The mention of the word ‘superhero’ brings to mind the traditional image of Superman, Spiderman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, among many others; seemingly ordinary individuals who in an extraordinary manner, by extraordinary means, secretly saved certain individuals, society, or even the world from evil, injustice, and calamity. These were individuals who, in spite of their [...]

Some of my Favourite Scripture Passages

Dear Friends:
 
I am sharing with you some of my favourite biblical passages. They are by no means the only ones; I will be posting many more later today and next week.
 
Take care and God bless!
 
Regards,
 
Miguel Agustín Livas
 
1 As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of [...]