My Kinsman, Major Molineaux

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What is the perception vs. reality in "My Kinsman Major Molineux"?

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What is the different between romanticism story - "My Kinsman Major Molineux" and a realism story - An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

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Robin Molineux, the main character, comes to the city to seek his kinsman, who he hopes will help him get established in business.  Although his reception by the townspeople is unfriendly,...

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Posted by dymatsuoka on June 7, 2008 at 6:20 AM

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