Articles written by Cicely A. Richard

James W. Ford, an American communist, became the first African American to appear on a presidential ticket in the 20th century.

Jan 21, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

In Kate Chopin's short story "The Story of an Hour," Louise Mallard, her protagonist, experiences temporary freedom.

Jan 20, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show" present different views of the black family. However, there are similarities and differences between both.

Jan 18, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" is one of many of his play that has been adapted into a teen movie. One popular adaptation is "Ten Things I Hate about You."

Jan 18, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

Isaac Babel uses his personal experience as a soldier during Russia's civil war and revolution in his short story "My First Goose."

Jan 17, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

In "Janus," Ann Beattie illustrates internal conflict in her protagonist, Andrea.

Jan 17, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

"Rape Fantasies," a 1977 short story by Margaret Atwood, asks questions about the validity of sexual fantasies of this nature.

Jan 16, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

"I Want to Know Why," a short story by Sherwood Anderson, is a first-person account of a young man who associated truth and beauty with the world of horse racing.

Jan 10, 2009 - Cicely A. Richard

The "Death of a Salesman," written by Arthur Miller, chronicles the life of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman, who works at this dead end job for more than 30 years in or

Nov 4, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a reflection of the time period in which it was written.

Nov 4, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

The 1897 play, "Cyrano de Bergerac," is written by Edmond Rostand in 1897 and based on a real life individual of the same name. The play covers a span of about 15 years.

Oct 24, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Lord Byron's poem, "Don Juan," is not only a poem about the legendary lover but a critical look at politics and the arts.

Oct 24, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Puritans are often portrayed as austere, religious people in male-dominated society who live by moral and ethical codes that are too high to attain.

Oct 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, she creates a dark tale about a man's desire to create life, to play God. In the process, he conceives a lonely, hideous creature.

Oct 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

William Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 paints an unattractive yet loving portrait of the speaker's mistress.

Oct 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

For more than 50 years, the portrayal of women and African-Americans in Gone with the Wind has been criticized.

Oct 18, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.

Jul 25, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

"Ten Little Indians" is a collection of nine short stories that uses humor to expose a number of current social issues.

Jul 24, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

The Moths and Other Stories takes readers on a journey through the lives of women of various ages in Chicano culture and how tradition collides with modern life.

Jul 24, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Two Old Women is a tale of survival despite overwhelming obstacles and redemption.

Jul 22, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

After 25 years, will new information about a stranger's death be revealed?

Jul 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Luci Tapahonso's Blue Horses Rush In is like a journey through her life through prose and poetry.

Jul 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Sonia Rivera-Valdes' short stories raise the questions about whether really forbidden stories exists or is it just a relative term.

Jul 21, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

This article examines the differences between the two movies based on the book by Fannie Hurst.

May 26, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard