March 13, 2018
by dietz21
Comments Off on Abstract: Alice Moore Dunbar – Nelson
The topic I would like to do my final on is the poet Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson. Nelson is a famous American poet, born and raised in New Orleans. Her work may not have majorly influenced the Harlem Renaissance but it … Continue reading
February 27, 2018
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New Orleans is a place that is rich in religion and culture. Various religions from different places around the world have helped shape this unique city. Due to the influx of of people from various cultures, many religions began to … Continue reading
February 13, 2018
by dietz21
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Almost every big city has or has had a red light district at one point or another. New Orleans is no exception, Basin Street, which would later become Storyville was New Orleans’s own place for alcohol sale, gambling, prostitution, and … Continue reading
February 1, 2018
by dietz21
Comments Off on Gender Roles in Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening”
Rebellion from the main character Mrs. Pontellier is something made clear from the get-go, at first in a subtle way. Mrs. Pontellier rejects the strict rules for women in this time period. At the start of the book this is … Continue reading
January 25, 2018
by dietz21
Comments Off on Delphine Lalaurie in New Orleans
Many people have watched the popular TV series American Horror Story. Each season has a different theme and an abundance of characters based on real people. During the show’s third season, American Horror Story Coven, the story takes place in … Continue reading
January 18, 2018
by dietz21
Comments Off on What do I Find Interesting About New Orleans?
Due to my strong interest in Wicca and eclectic witchcraft, I found the popularity of Voodoo in New Orleans fascinating. Voodoo queens such as Marie Laveau used skills such as clairvoyance and healing to do her spiritual work. Something I … Continue reading