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English I: Classic Autobiographies

English I: Classic Autobiographies | Term Paper & Course Review

Note (This was not an assignment nor will it be expected of you, if you decide to take this course. I merely wanted to summarize everything I have learnt through this course for personal reflections and revision. Though I skipped the last five essays, as of May the 18th, I completed ‘English I: Classic Autobiographies; by watching every single lecture, writing many essays and taking … Continue reading English I: Classic Autobiographies | Term Paper & Course Review

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Would Walden Have Been a Better Book if Thoreau Had Supplied More Background Information on His Life? | English I – Lesson 140

One of America’s most influential writers, Henry David Thoreau who was an American poet, naturalist and self-proclaimed philosopher was born on 12 July 1817 in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, wrote Walden – Life in the Woods, an autobiographical account of his time spent living at Walden pond from 1845 until 1847. Many of his readers consider his book powerful and others view it as utter … Continue reading Would Walden Have Been a Better Book if Thoreau Had Supplied More Background Information on His Life? | English I – Lesson 140

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English I: Classic Autobiographies

The Differences Between Northup’s Response to Separation from His Children Compared to Eliza’s | English I – lesson 120

In reading the slave narrative and autobiography of Solomon Northup, one will encounter many side characters, such as; Eliza who was, along with her children, born into the slave system. This essay will discuss two stories in which parents and children were separated due to slavery and then the essay will analyze the different responses from each parent; Solomon and Eliza. Solomon Northup was not … Continue reading The Differences Between Northup’s Response to Separation from His Children Compared to Eliza’s | English I – lesson 120

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Did Thompson Provide Evidence That The South’s Slave System Was Morally Evil? | English I – Lesson 115

John Thompson was born into the slave system in 1812, Maryland. He published his autobiography entitled ‘The Life of John Thompson’ in 1856 after dangerously escaping the slave system. In his autobiography, he writes of the horrendous punishments inflicted on the slaves by the South’s slave system. This essay will determine if John Thompson provided persuasive evidence that the South’s slave system was morally evil.   … Continue reading Did Thompson Provide Evidence That The South’s Slave System Was Morally Evil? | English I – Lesson 115

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English I: Classic Autobiographies

What Would I Do in My Autobiography That Is Different from What Darwin Did? | English I – Lesson 105

Charles Darwin was born on the 12th of February 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. He soon became a naturalist with a scientific theory of evolution that became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. In 1887, Charles Darwin wrote his autobiography entitled, ‘The Autobiography of Charles Darwin.’ Though his autobiography was certainly readable, upon dissecting it, many aspects of it added no benefits to it but rather robbed … Continue reading What Would I Do in My Autobiography That Is Different from What Darwin Did? | English I – Lesson 105

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The Target Audience For My Autobiography | English – Lesson 95

Write a 100-word report on who your target audience should be for your autobiography. Explain why you have selected this audience, even if it’s only for your eyes only. -Gary North A target audience is a particular group of people that an author selects to read or view your book or film. It is important to keep your target audience in mind when you are … Continue reading The Target Audience For My Autobiography | English – Lesson 95

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The Benefits Of Writing An Autobiography | English I – Lesson 90

The benefits of writing an autobiography | 500 words An autobiography is a self-written account of one’s life. Autobiographies are written to tell one’s life story, leave a legacy and share learnt life lessons with their readers. They can be written for only a small audience or published to the entire world to enjoy. It depends on what the author chooses to do. Taking the … Continue reading The Benefits Of Writing An Autobiography | English I – Lesson 90

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What Can I Do to Make My Autobiography Less Disjointed Than Twain’s? | English I – Lesson 85

Over the week, I had been reading Mark Twain’s humorous and greatly enjoyable autobiography. Mark Twain, who was the well known American author of many childhood favourites including, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer;” wrote of his childhood and early adulthood memories carelessly in his autobiography, not paying particular attention to details. His autobiography has been a mystery to scholars that wonder why he, a great … Continue reading What Can I Do to Make My Autobiography Less Disjointed Than Twain’s? | English I – Lesson 85

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Western Civilization I

The Benedictine Monks | The Rule Of St. Benedict | Western Civilization I – Lesson 70

Based on the book, Rule of St. Benedict, one can grasp a clear understanding of the ways the Benedictines lived in the monastery. Rule of St. Benedict is a guidebook established by St. Benedict the founder of the Benedictine religious order. In his guidebook, Rule of St. Benedict, he conveys guidelines on how to live a life that will please God whilst living in his … Continue reading The Benedictine Monks | The Rule Of St. Benedict | Western Civilization I – Lesson 70

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Minucius Felix Defended Christianity | Western Civilization I – Lesson 65

Marcus Minucius Felix was one of the earliest Latin apologists for Christianity. Though we have very little knowledge of his personal history, we are left with his book; Octavius. The book, Octavius, is an early writing in defence of Christianity. It is written in the form of a dialogue between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius, a provincial lawyer, the friend and fellow-student of the author. Through … Continue reading Minucius Felix Defended Christianity | Western Civilization I – Lesson 65

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