... of the descriptive language Alexander incorporates also portrays this new meaning of "cool" to the reader as well. He uses lots of references to concrete, specific examples such as slaves making their master's waste into a tasty meal (368) or creating the roots of so much popular music today in the plantation fields ... like that, he is actually instilling his cool into his writing to create a more convincing tone for his audience to prove his coolness. Other examples of Alexander just using language to catch the reader's attention includes the almost humorous introduction that he uses w...

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... . This is because this movie speaks of many of the cultural issues faced during the teenage years. The students in the film speak of family problems, social issues, and show examples of both things that have remained culturally similar and things that have drastically changed in social norms between then and now. Family life will always be one of the main ... a teenagers life. The Breakfast Club brings about a unique way to tie together various family problems faced by many teenagers. The struggles that Claire faces with divorce and being neglected in terms of affection is something that...

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... that are present today and are followed by many religious from all over South America. Also the gender roles and expectations is a big thing in the Latin American culture. In terms of gender, the Latin American culture more than any other culture, clearly states a set of rules for both males and females to follow from birth to death. These rules are ... through traditions in food, clothing, recreation, and ceremonies; also through the education system and different school and institutions, including museums and libraries; and also through the arts, surrounding the visual, literary, and ...

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