penelope3907
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I majored in journalism and English before becoming a teacher at a small, college preparatory high school in the Washington, DC area. I've taught Introduction to Literature and Composition (for freshmen), American Literature (for sophomores) and AP English Language and Composition, as well as Newspaper Journalism (for juniors and seniors).
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Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel, The Great Gatsby,the characters of Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby are interesting foils for one another. A major similiarity is that both love Daisy... -
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Answered a Question in Dreams from My Father
InDreams from My Father,Barack Obama is the main character. The story centers around his early life and career and it is his inner conflict over the role race and heritage will play in his life... -
Answered a Question in Dreams from My Father
In Dreams From My Father, Barack Obama realizes that he can never truly understand who he is without understanding the country of his ancestors. Throughout the book, Obama grapples with the mystery... -
Answered a Question in Dreams from My Father
In Barack Obama's first book,Dreams from My Father, the main character is really Obama himself. The book briefly outlines the lives of his mother and maternal grandparents and his parents'...
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