... an abused mother, and Cholly, a rootless man. Throughout her entire life, Pecola was mistreated and abused emotionally by her family and the people of the community. The only way Pecola believed she would become beautiful was if she had blue eyes. Pauline Breedlove was her mother who also believed ... . When Pecola explained to her mother what had happened, Pauline did not believe her and abused her for even mentioning it. As a result of the rape, Pecola became pregnant and due to premature labor, the baby died. Pecola is then raped another time by Cholly. This time, ... on by other li...

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• Grade Level: High School

... able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood- (p40). The nation is segregated and with the segregation comes unrest within the nation. King believes that if the blacks come together in their struggle they, as one, are strong and can overcome a disunited white power. The support for King's idea consists of examples of freedom and unity from the Declaration ... of Independence. King says, "the American dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning ... and the song as they are stated, he declares that America is...

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• Grade Level: High School

... by Martin Luther King Jr. who dedicated his time on earth to prove that all people are equal. King used different parts of the English language to enhance the meaning of his speech and bring out the details. The different rhetorical devices, allusions to historic documents, and metaphors seemed to have brought about the emotions that King was trying to arouse in his ... same level as the others they will all have problems with not being treated as equals. Another literary device that also has a lot of influence is his use of metaphors. "One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lone...

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• Grade Level: High School