For my final paper I am thinking about writing my essay on The interesting narrative of olaudah Equiano. The block quote which stood out to me and the one I will build on is: “A case in point. — It cost the Aborigines of Britain little or nothing in clothing, &c. The difference between their… Continue reading Close-Reading: Zebiniso
Author: Zebiniso Jalolova
Equiano 2- Zebiniso
“he therefore hoped that I would not be offended at what had passed between us, and swore he would make up all matters to me when we arrived in the West Indies so I consented to slave on as before.” (Equiano, 174-175). This passage makes me question what freedom really is and in my opinion… Continue reading Equiano 2- Zebiniso
Elegy in a Country Churchyard
“And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, /Awaits alike th’ inevitable hour./ The paths of glory lead but to the grave.” (Gray, Stanza 7). This specific lines stood out to me because this showed a clear representation of how no matter the wealth, status or the most valuable things you have in your… Continue reading Elegy in a Country Churchyard
Sentiment & Taste
“Under some or other of these imperfections, the generality of men labour; and hence a true judge in the finer arts is observed, even during the most polished ages, to be so rare a character: Strong sense, united to delicate sentiment, improved by practice, perfected by comparison, and cleared of all prejudice, can alone entitle… Continue reading Sentiment & Taste
