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?The Lesson? by Toni Cade Bambara, 2002.
This paper examines the roles of Sylvia and Sugar in ?The Lesson? by Toni Cade Bambara.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper reviews the short story, ?The Lesson? by Toni Cade Bambara, in which a group of African-American children goes with Miss Moore, a college-educated black woman, out of their New York City neighborhood to the FAO Schwartz store. The author points out that Sylvia, the narrator, demonstrates a general level of irritation throughout the story, which is a communicative device to allow the reader to quickly get to the heart of Sylvia?s personality. The paper stresses that Sugar, who is more compliant and more of a follower than Sylvia, provides someone for Sylvia to interact with, so the story can be told as it unfolds rather than as a past-tense narrative.
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"Sylvia narrates the story. Her annoyance over having to go with Miss Moore on another one her trips that always include lectures is evident in her comments: "And the starch in my pinafore scratching the shit ?outta? me and I'm really hating this nappy-head bitch and her goddamn college degree. I'd much rather go to the pool or to the show where it's cool." "
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Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson", 2005.
This paper is a literary analysis of the plot, character development and the them of social inequality in Toni Cade Bambara's short story "The Lesson".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This study examine the nature of money and class representation in the plot of the short story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara. The author points out that Miss Moore's lesson on money reflects the character development of a little girl who experiences social inequality through poverty. The paper relates that the reader feels frustration with Sylvia's refusal to learn anything from Miss Moore, but clearly she shows intelligence, which helps Sylvia to realize the gravity of economic division between classes.
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"This study examine the nature of money and class representation in the plot of the short story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara. By analyzing the class differences between ghetto and high-class society, one ... can see how Sylvia's view on money is different than a reader's better-educated interpretation on the subject of money. By examining Bambara's characterization of Sylvia, and her views on money, we can learn how a great rift exists between the poor and the rich. In essence, the literary themes of character development, plot structure and social inequality perspectives examines within the short story "The Lesson"."
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Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson", 2007.
A look at how the plot and theme of Toni Cade Bambara's short story, "The Lesson", reflect communist ideology.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, in "The Communist Manifesto", Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx deplore the emergence of classes, such as the bourgeois and the proletariat, which they consider to be products of the rise and dominance of capitalism in Europe. The author points out that, in "The Lesson", Toni Cade Bambara relates how the African-American children, who are intimidated by the displays of white wealth they see on Fifth Avenue, are reluctant to enter the F.A.O. Schwarz toy store and express their resentment through scorn. The paper demonstrates how Bambara uses plot, themes, characterizations and the symbolism of the settings to create the conflict between social classes that is also suggested by Engels and Marx. The paper includes quotations from the book.
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"Examples from "The Communist Manifesto" and this scene from "The Lesson" confirm this and demonstrate how literature can be an ideological force. For example, Marx himself observed that literature is not a static mirror image of culture; rather it is itself a contributing force to the social dialectic of history. Furthermore, he noted that literature does not just reflect the hegemony of the ruling class; it also reflects the oppositional forces that counter that hegemony. It carries the vestigial traces of past modes of production and the germs of the future modes of production."
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?Raymond?s Run? by Toni Cade Bambara, 2004.
This paper discusses the character development of the protagonist, Squeaky, in ?Raymond?s Run? by Toni Cade Bambara.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 25.95
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This paper explains that the protagonist, Squeaky, learns a valuable lesson about the worth of others by noticing that her brother, Raymond, who is ?not quite right,? runs well in the May Day race. The author points out that Squeaky seeing Raymond in a different light causes her to see not only herself in a different way, but also the character, Gretchen. The paper concludes that Raymond?s simple act of running allows Squeaky to realize that everyone has something to offer, no matter how they may seem on the surface.
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"Squeaky no longer sees Gretchen as competition; she sees her as someone with whom she has something in common. She writes, ?Maybe she?d like to help me coach Raymond?, which indicates that she wants to be her friend. With this thought in mind, as the winners of the race are announced, Squeaky and Gretchen exchange a ?great big smile of respect between us. It?s about as real a smile as girls can do for each other, considering she don?t practice real smiling every day?."
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Injustice in "The Lesson" and "Brownies", 2006.
An analysis of the theme of injustice in "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara and Z.Z. Packer's "Brownies".
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Through an analysis of The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara and Z.Z. Packer's "Brownies", this paper focuses on racial, economic and financial injustice and how society tends to set up certain groups to fail. It looks at how the books highlight the lives of young black children in the city who are introduced to the outrageous spending of white people in one of New York City's famous toy stores.
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""The Lesson", tells the story of a group of young African-American children living in New York. When an educated woman named Miss Moore who lives on their block brings them to the famous F.A.O. Schwarz, they experience injustice first hand. The narrator Sylvia is a bold and brazen character who finds herself hesitant to walk inside the store. "Not that I'm scared, what's there to be afraid of, just a toy store. But I feel funny, shame. But what I got to be shamed about? Got as much right to go in as anybody" (1111). After making it inside the store, Sylvia finds herself angry; angry that Miss Moore has ruined her day by bringing her to the store, and angry that some people can afford to spend the same money on toys that it costs to feed her family for weeks. "
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"The Lesson", 2005.
A literary analysis of Toni Cade Bambara's short story,"The Lesson".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines Toni Cade Bambara's short story,'The Lesson,' concentrating on the story's main theme of racial and economic inequality. It looks at the valuable lessons the children learn on a field trip to an upscale toy store.
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"In the short story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara, a group of African-American children are confronted with class and economic distinctions for the first time during a trip to F A O Schwartz in New York. Sylvia the story's narrator is clearly affected by ..."
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Educational Opportunities in the U.S., 2004.
A discussion of Jonathan Kozol's book, "Savage Inequalities", and Toni Cade Bambara's story, "The Lesson", regarding poor public school education in impoverished urban areas.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the problem of providing equal standards in the United States public education system for every child living in the country, regardless of race, religion, or class, as stipulated by law. The paper points out that schools in impoverished, mostly urban areas are far inferior to those in more well-to-do areas. The paper analyzes this phenomenon by closely examining Jonathan Kozol's "Savage Inequalities", a factual look at inner city schools, and the fictional story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara. The paper concludes that the inequality is due to an unfair allocation of funding, and this in turn makes it much more difficult for underprivileged children to succeed.
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"Another proof of the extreme racism involved is the reaction to every request made to desegregate the school systems. Parents of white children do not want to allow their children to attend schools with the minority children because many of them fear it would lower the level of the education their children receive. Studies have proved that desegregation would actually have the opposite effect because when surrounded by over-achievers, the under-achievers may be inspired to work harder, therefore succeeding more than ever before. That is the true fear of suburban parents, and it is a fear they will not soon admit to. The reason desegregation has not yet occurred is because, naturally, every parent wants what is best for their child, but a school with children of all different backgrounds means ultimately more rivalry in the business world. "
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"The Hammer Man", 2002.
This paper discusses the race and gender roles in Toni Cade Bambara's "The Hammer Man".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper explores ideas of race, gender, and identity in Toni Cade Bambara's short story "The Hammer Man". The author believes that the story suggests that gender and ideas of "norms" can be used either to oppress or to help people.
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"The Lesson", 2007.
A discussion on Toni Cade Bambara's book, "The Lesson".
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This paper analyzes Bambara's work and offers insight into the author's motiviation for writing it. It examines the symbolism present in the story and explains that it also serves to educate about race relations between Blacks. "The Lesson" describes the state of the American economy in the early 70s.
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"America is a place filled with many different people, belonging to many different races, and representing many different cultures. Although everyone is supposedly created equal regardless of these factors, this does not always hold true. Bambara sets out to prove this to her readers. On the surface, Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" appears to be quite simple due to the simplicity of its plot. A group of children are out of school for summer vacation and the neighborhood "do-gooder", also known as Miss Moore, has struck again. She has decided to take them out on a fieldtrip in order to broaden their horizons. Bambara's story can be interpreted as a veiled attempt at social reform. Through subtly showing the ills that plagued society, she served as the catalyst for small-scale social reform. The story also serves to educate about race relations between Blacks. "The Lesson" speaks volumes about the state of the American economy immediately following the Civil Rights Movement."
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"The Lesson", 2007.
An analysis of the short story "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper focuses on the conflict in Bambara's novel, "The Lesson", between the protagonists Sylvia and Miss Moore, and shows how this conflict is central to the story. The paper also explains why the character of Miss Moore is the perfect character to interact with the children of the story who are not afraid to talk back to grown-ups, express their opinions and be sarcastic to each other. The paper discusses how Sylvia's criticism of her teacher, Miss Moore, is because deep down, she admires her.
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"None of the children in this story want to learn the lessons Miss Moore is teaching. She wants to help them, but during much of the story, they do not want to be helped. In fact, they really do not think they need help, they think the educated Miss Moore is the one with a problem. They want to spend their summer playing, teasing each other, and having a good time, not learning something new. Early in the story Sylvia says, "And school suppose to let up in summer I heard, but she don't never let up" (Bambara). Sylvia does not want to grow and change, but she cannot help it."
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"The Lesson", 2003.
This paper discusses and analyzes the short story, "The Lesson," by Toni Cade Bambara.
1,027 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper takes an alternative view of the story and imagines "The Lesson" with a narrator that eagerly embraces Miss Moore's presence and efforts to broaden her horizons. It explains that, ultimately, the entire premise of the story would disappear if Sylvia and Miss Moore were in agreement with each other.
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"If Sylvia truly embraced Miss Moore and what she was trying to do, there simply would not be any story to tell in "The Lesson." The main thesis of the story is Sylvia's learning something even though she resists learning throughout the piece. In addition, the lesson Sylvia learned at the end of the story would not be nearly as significant if she had not been resistant to Miss Moore and her ideas."
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Toni Morrison?s "The Bluest Eye", 2005.
This paper discusses Toni Morrison's fiction "The Bluest Eye", based partially on Toni Morrison's life.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that, in the novel "The Bluest Eye", Toni Morrison expresses the helplessness of the girls, who face racial discrimination and hate white culture but imitate it anyway because the white culture is considered good and beautiful and the black culture is considered bad and ugly. The author points out that Morrison in her own life was not from the poor class but rather from the African-American middle class, like the McTeers. The paper relates that the rape of Pecola by her father is not autobiographical but may have been based on things Morrison could have seen or believed possible, within the poorer parts of the African-American community in her own childhood in the 1940s.
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"The main characters in the story are three girls, Claudia and Frieda McTeer (sisters in a black family), and Pecola Breedlove, a poor girl who is staying with the McTeers because of abuse at her house. One of the first traumatic things happens in this book is when Pecola gets her first period. This is a normal thing, but it is traumatic for Pecola because she never heard about it at home. So Pecola thinks she is bleeding to death. Mainly as far as the future parts of the book, this means if she is raped again she could have a baby (forshadowing). Later in the book, after Pecola goes back home, she is raped again by her father, gets pregnant, and later goes mad. This shows how black girls in this environment never have a chance, even in their own houses. "
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Tony Awards, 2005.
This paper discusses the reason the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry.
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The paper explores why the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry and who exactly Antoinette Perry was. The paper discusses how these questions are often not mentioned when people talk about the Tony Awards, but there are many reasons that the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry. The paper examines how the life and works of Tony Antoinette Perry affected Broadway, the lives of many GIs, actresses and actors and many others. The paper relates that the way to show the appreciation for all that Tony Antoinette had done for Broadway was to name the Tony Awards after her.
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Tony Blair's Third Way, 2007.
A discussion regarding Tony Blair's quote in the article, "Reformers Versus Wreckers is the Battle For This Parliament".
3,950 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and analyzes Tony Blair's quote in The Guardian newspaper article, "Reformers Versus Wreckers is the Battle For This Parliament". According to the paper, when Tony Blair decided, in 1997, to challenge the electoral power of four consecutive Conservative governments, he pertinently chose to call his draft for Labour's electoral platform 'New Labour, New Life for Britain'. The paper goes on to say that Blair's approach retains the fundamental values of the Labour party, while changing the means appropriate to their realization, and consists of trying to combine two apparently antithetic tenets: the liberal commitment to individual freedom in the market economy, and the social democratic commitment to social justice through the action of government.
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"Along with this necessity to stick to a stable economy, the most strategic aim of New Labour in this text seems to lay in the reform of public services and of the Welfare State. "Quality education, healthcare, safe streets [and] mobility" (lines 10-11) are needed. This goes along with the party's ideal of social justice: "We believe in strong public services because [they are] the embodiment of social justice" (lines 10-11). This is maybe the target the text stresses the most, as well as it points out that the only way this will be achieved is through investment and reform. After fighting the 2001 election on the theme of improving public services, Blair's government continued to raise taxes in 2002 -described by opponents as "stealth taxes"- to increase spending on education and health. Blair's aim is to keep investment coming into public services and then making the reforms, in order to use the money well. High-quality public services would mean improvement of the Welfare State, which has to be refashioned, providing equal chance to benefit from the opportunities Britain has to offer. In the text, the emphasis is put on the reform of the National Health Service in particular. It has to be designed around the needs of its patients, and this is only doable through investment. However, it is not enough: power must be decentralized, waiting time must be cut, and work with the private sector is necessary to use spare capacity. The major idea concerning the renewal of public services is to re-establish the intermediate institutions between the individual and the state that the Tories either ignored or destroyed."
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Archetypes in Toni Morrison?s "Beloved", 2001.
This paper discusses Toni Morrison's systematic use of archetypes in her novel, "Beloved."
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This paper examines the use archetypes of ghosts and premonitions in Toni Morrison's "Beloved." It shows the influence of Dr. Carl Yung, and how the human psyche is easily manipulated. It explores the context and background of the story and how the use of archetypes plays into the character traits and storyline.
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"'Dreaming men are haunted men,' wrote Stephen St. Vincent Benet, and the characters in Toni Morrison?s 'Beloved' might well agree with the poet?s statement. Of course, most of us are dreamers, and we therefore might well posit that we are haunted by dreams. What sets each of us apart is the things we dream about ? and so the things that we are haunted by. Our dreams ? our hauntings ? are specific to our own lives, our own experiences. But they may also be far more general than we suppose them to be, the result of what psychologist Carl Jung would call archetypes, a term made generally popular by Joseph Campbell in his exploration of commonalities that he discovered in the myths, religions, and arts of what are in many ways widely divergent cultures."
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