Deborah Plant writes: “The American Dream is a major theme in the

Question #1: In the Afterword of Barracoon (p.133), Deborah Plant writes: “The American Dream is a major theme in the narrative of racial difference. The shadow side of that dream, which is not talked about, entails the plundering of racial “others. ” Using evidence from The Underground Railroad, Barracoon, and class lectures and discussions, make […]

Analysis of : Deborah Tannen Fighting for Our Lives article

Purpose Deconstructing and analyzing arguments are the foundations of good argumentation. As Lazere posits, its not just about sounding good, it is about having a “sound argument”. Learning how to identify the claim, reasoning, and use of evidence will help you understand what constitutes fair arguments, in addition to creating your own in future assignments […]