Sarah Almond
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Taught for 22 years between the Florida system and the Pennsylvania system. Certified in high school, middle school and have taught freshmen and sophomore writing and literature at two different colleges within the state of Florida. Live currently in Gainesville, Florida, but have lived in Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, respectfully
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Answered a Question in Amy Lowell
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Answered a Question in Jesse Stuart
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Answered a Question in Three Questions
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Answered a Question in Things Fall Apart
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Answered a Question in A Bend in the River
Salim (protagonist): superior sounding in his shock at the conditions in the town he settles in as well as the relationship the Indian villagers have with the African population. He... -
Answered a Question in History
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Answered a Question in Literature
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Answered a Question in Literature
Some basics for you: The concept of "nation" comes from a combination of political ideology and written language told and shared throughout many generations Ambivalence about intertwining these...