Plaid Curtain Analysis

The significance of religious leaders during this era is evident by the fact that the writer of this poem places the bishop at the beginning of the table. Due to the fact that the “medieval society was a religious society” and that these religious leaders held a special relationship with God, it is no surprise that these individuals held the second highest social class position in the medieval time period (Feudalism and the Three Orders (Overview) 2).

The saying "memories will last forever" points to the fact that our memories will always stay with us. Such a powerful statement provokes digging deeper to how important memories are, and how they are cherished. Memories can be evoked through special objects such as quilts. Some people are washed over with waves of emotion from memories tied to the special objects; however, some people do not truly cherish their memories. In the poem "My Mother Pieced Quilts" by Teresa Acosta and the short story "Everyday Use" by Alicia Walker, both authors use imagery and figurative language as a symbol for family memories to illustrate their themes.

As with all forms of idealism, the fiery furnace of truth roars the hellish fires of reality on such idealistic ways, testing its validity in accordance to Natural Law. For those who did not live up to such standards, they were reduced to nothing more than pure slag – the most worthless type of iron. The Ryanites, especially those who seriously believed in the Plaid Dream, believed that actual evidence of the Republic Program’s effectiveness was needed, aside from making mere personal testimonies. And in the eyes of most Ryanites at the time, this could only be done on their part through acting in the service of one’s

They didn’t have any permanent collections in the museum, but one of the collection exhibits was on a theme about wool rugs that had acid dyes, ink, or watercolor. All together in one room there were four wool rugs created by Anna Betbeze. They all include large abstract paintings within the rugs. The rugs have burns and are bleached in some areas. There is a purple rug named All That’s Left with burgundy and different purples spots, it was created with acid dyes. The second rug named Mimosa is yellow with whites and light brown areas, which are acid dyes and watercolors. The next one is created with acid dyes and india ink, it is a light beige color with black, blues, purples, pinks, orange, and brown. This specific wool rug is named Black

Ideological feuds that characterized the conflict between the Underground and the RGA, the two factions that saw each other as evenly matched rivals, were seen as excuses to take advantage of the Plaid Prohibition. But there is more than meets the eye, when it comes to the Dominion. The Underground resents the Dominion, because they know that the Dominion will try to take their holdings at every opportunity, should the two decide to coexist in the same given space. As for the RGA, while completely neutral toward the Dominion, they do however have issues with the Dominion’s poor treatment toward the Volksryanischen in the schools the Dominion operates

Historians wishing to study the culture of any preindustrial subordinate class are all challenged by the lack of evidence at their disposal. Such is the case with the peasant class of medieval Europe. Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg, in an attempt to better understand the cultural attitudes of medieval peasants, takes on an innovative and controversial task in The Cheese and the Worms. The Cosmos of a Sixteenth Century Miller. The book is centered on a curious sixteenth century miller named Menocchio and his interactions with the Inquisitorial board while on trial for heresy. Ginzburg, however, intends to do more than just tell the story of a miller’s trial and subsequent execution under the inquisition. Ginzburg scrutinizes, evaluates,

Chapter two looks into the events of the 1930's in the Empire State. Lawmakers passed the 'Ives Loyalty Oath Law' in 1934, that specifically required teachers and school administrative personnel to swear they were not members of the communist party, nor advocated communism or other ideals subversive to American democracy. The McNaboe investigation which took place two years later was the most significant legislative attempt to ferret out the subversive elements of society, was very much the brainstorm and public crusade of its namesake, state Senator John J. McNaboe of New York City, a raving anti-communist, who said 'reds' everywhere. Beginning in the Fall of 1936, the senator decried publicly that several colleges and universities including Cornell, City College, and New York University were, “hot beds of communism”.(53) This had the effect of turning the investigation into an inquisitorial like persecution from its outset and set off a ground swell of public opposition and distrust of its proceedings and undermined its credibility.

There is one thing in this world that belongs to one person and one person entirely. With it, they feel connected, grounded to something that keeps them strong. Without it, they cannot feel complete. This is Identity. One’s identity comes from the past, their origins and their past experiences.

The Documentary “The Devils Playground” follows the lives of a few Amish youths as they go on a journey called rumspringa and attempt and decide whether or not to devote their lives to the Amish church. This documentary clarifies that the Amish religion is in fact a branch of Catholicism in which the members do not get baptized until they are adults. The reasoning behind this difference is that the Amish live a very minimal and secluded lifestyle and they feel that before committing one’s life to the church and to Christ a person must be old enough to know what exactly that promise entails. The Amish community is one that values work; they take pride in living life without many of the advantages available to them, including electricity and cars. When an Amish youth turns sixteen they are able to go on what is called rumspringa, which is a time when they are able to abandon their core values and live like a normal American for the first time. This journey, in a way, exposes these kids to a sociological imagination, which allows them to, “Understand the larger historical meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals.” (Mills 1959). This means that these Amish kids are able to see how their life’s play into the bigger picture of society and how a majority of non-Amish people live. The point of rumspringa is to push these kids right in the mix of the world with no previous exposure in order to scare them into thinking the real world is too

She remembers graduating Anne Hutchinson Elementary School with a a/line dress that was white lace on the top half and a mint blue/green skirt on the bottom half. She remembers getting picked up at Hommocks Ice Skating Rink at 1:40 to get her new puppy Gracie in Pennsylvanian and the trip being 4 hours long just to get there. She remembers that her family and her picked Gracie out, out of a total of 5-7 other siblings. She remembers falling of a top riser in the auditorium of Anne Hutch and getting 3 enormous bruces all over her legs. She remembers that she used to go up in her tree/play house with a puzzle that had laces on it and other things on it and sitting in there trying to learn how to tie a shoe. She remembers that she learned how

The privately organized American (Know-Nothing) movement, appeared in the Northeast on the 1840’s, and strived to preserve past ideals and the rights of the people against the danger caused by Catholics and immigrants (Cole, n.d). As the the time passed and after plenty of achievements in the 1850’s the Know-Nothings lost their ideals, fell victim to party politics, and shortly disappeared from the place, but not until they had assisted with developing a up to date political party system. Removing the image of being chuvanist or extremist, the Know-Nothings are now apart of American political history prior to the Civil War.

At one point, the divide between the two groups was so great that it was suggested to divide society by class in full. Those considered to be from bourgeois backgrounds would be denied urban services and physically separated from those of truly “red” backgrounds, like the cadres and lower peasants. However, Mao later issued a statement in autumn of 1966 denouncing this belief, declaring that “one’s political devotion, not ‘natural redness,’ define[s] the true revolutionary activist.” The plans for physical separation were forgotten, but the tension still remained. Despite Mao’s attempts to smooth out the division already forming within the Red Guard, the seeds of factionalism had already been sown.

Presenting “My Precious Quilt”, a new fabric collection by Leanne Anderson of The Whole Country Caboodle

In “The Shawl”, Cynthia Ozick uses vivid details throughout the story to engage the reader. The story portrays the hard times Jews had during the Holocaust in a concentration camp consisting of three main characters: Rosa, Stella, and Magda who are trying to survive the horror of Nazism through a magical shawl. Rosa is the mother of Magda, a fifteen month baby and the aunt of Stella, a fourteen year old girl. The shawl is the only thing keeping them alive throughout the story and at the end it leads them to their death. The author’s use of symbolism is very significant to the story. Cynthia Ozick use of symbolism helps the reader visualize the setting by using symbols to convey different meanings and understand how these symbols characterize the experience of the holocaust survivors.

Essentials states that historical fiction and bibliographies can make the past come alive and invite readers to immerse themselves in another time and place (p.166). In choosing Fiona’s Lace as part of a classroom collection, this is precisely what I intend to do for my students. The story itself is intriguing for readers of all ages. Concepts including family, strength, and bravery are present throughout the book. In addition, the story details the struggle of Irish immigrants during a significant point in history in a realistic way that is still appropriate for the age range I chose. I believe that Fiona’s Lace is a valuable addition to a classroom collection not only due to the factors previously mentioned but also because it will stimulate