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Week 2 Forum: Social Realism
Part I: Describe the qualities of life in America that TWO of our authors this week were criticizing. Do these criticisms seem valid to make of today's America?
Part II: Try a gendered/ feminist reading of 2 readings not mentioned in your Part 1 response. Describe what the writers seem to be saying about masculinity and/or femininity. Are these stereotypes/expectations still present in contemporary life?
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Class American Literature Civil War to Present.
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Running head: AMERICAN LITERATURE SOCIAL REALISM WEEK 2
American Literature Social Realism Week 2
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AMERICAN LITERATURE SOCIAL REALISM WEEK 2
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American Literature Social Realism Week 2
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Part I
Richard Cory is a poem that reflects the pursuit for vanity. Richard, who is the subject in
the poem, eventually dies after building a high reputation in society in line with the great wealth.
However, the moral lesson in the poem is that happiness comes from the simple things in life and
the pursuit for vanity can rob people of true happiness if they do not realize the things that matter
in life. Although in the poem Richard commits suicide, death is inevitable and just like Richard,
everybody will die. Therefore, it is better to die after enjoying the priceless things in life. I tend
to believe that the average person who admires Richard Cory's high status in society and his
wealth overlooks the blessings that he or she has. Richard kills himself in the end because he is
still dissatisfied with everything he has. Ironically, Richard might have been missing the peace
and togetherness enjoyed by the average people even though they lack riches. The world today is
full of vanity as seen in events uncovered in the poem and many people develop depression and
other psychological problems that might lead to suicidal thoughts or even suicide. I believe
wealth should be anything that provides holistic peace to the owners. From the poem, The War
Prayer by Mark Twain, I learn that war has harsh realities and most times, this characteristic is
hidden under the idea of patriotism. Thus, while religion attempts to help people accept the state
of war and conflict as well as the results, war is still catastrophic. Religion and patriotism can
instigate propaganda which might fuel the existence of war.
Part II
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