... Leaves" she describes through personal anecdotes, her growing awareness of her own ethnic identity, her sensitivity to the curiosity and hostility of others, the difficulty of the Eurasian's position, and the development of her racial pride. The other theme apparent in "Leaves" and in many of her short stories is Eaton's defense of the independent woman. The biographical fact that Eaton herself never ... married and the intimate details of her journal entries would indicate that she is telling her own story, but ... short fiction. Her themes are of utmost importance: racial insensitivit...

• Word Count: 2633
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens, one of the key characters Madame Defarge embodies the fury and wrath of the French Revolution. Well, America also embodies her own fury and wrath underneath her peaceful and tranquil exterior. Many believe that Madame Defarge is the epitome of evil; where as, America ... America on the map. Citizens not only have flags flying at government buildings but also at their offices at work, in their homes, and even on their cars. Pride seems to be America's greatest attribute. Americans have a new found love for their country. Some say that love only make...

• Word Count: 2691
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... put there trust in the only people they thought they could their family. The disillusionments, hardships and brutal prejudice that Italian immigrants endured in the land of opportunity confirmed them in their tribalism. Italians were limited to employment in agriculture due to the lack of education and knowledge of the prominent language as well as limited skills. Many were forced to become ditch ... among them for many years. The early American Italian Mafia followed the old ways in matters concerning family, sex, religion and respect. But this old fashioned way of criminal life was mo...

• Word Count: 3231
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School