Literary Analysis Of Kitchenette Building By Gwendolyn Brooks

If there was a favorable circumstance under which one could endeavour all their hopes and visions, wouldn’t one pursue it? The American Dream was introduced as an interpretation to cause the people of America in the early twentieth century to work tougher. The American Dream is the opportunity to reach the goals one sets for themselves. It is about having your dream job and life one has always fantasized about. The dream is also about having freedom and equality. In the novel, “Of Mice & Men”, John Steinbeck uses symbols and motifs such as the vicious slaughtering of virtuous animals, Crooks’ rubbish bunkhouse and Lennie and George’s deception of an ideal farm to exhibit the perception that materialistic success results in happiness is a major flaw in our thinking about the American dream, and it is this thinking which makes the dream unattainable for many.

It is the natural inclination of all men and women to dream. In John Steinbeck’s novel “Of Mice and Men,” the American dream is sought after by many different characters. However, the main theme in the story is how these dreams are unattainable, and how because of the Great Depression, all American dreams were dead. But what is the American dream? A unitary definition does not exist, however, the meaning of living the American dream is something that differs for everyone. For some people, the American dream might be acceptance and equality. On the other hand, for others, it might mean fame and fortune. In the short story called “Of Mice and Men” the American dream seems unreachable for a number of characters, such as George, Lennie,

The American dream is an example of a national spirit that represents different ideologies. The set of ideas may be of democracy, equality matters, liberty, rights, and opportunities. The American dream believes in freedom for prosperity and success for its citizens. The idea suggests that upward social mobility for individuals can be achieved only through hard work. In a story done by George Saunders, the American dream is exemplified in several instances. The author, George, tells the story of contemporary America through a diary. The main character in the story is a father to three daughters. The family’s struggles are examples of how individuals will go extra miles just to provide for their families and also

The American Dream is “a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position” (Adams, 1931). It is the guarantee that with hard work and passion anyone can achieve upward mobility regardless of their origin. Many Americans believe in this promise, hoping that one day their first circumstance will not dictate the outcome of the rest of their lives. However the American Dream can be elusive without any real he American Dream eludes The novel Ragged Dick; or, Street Life in New York with the

The American Dream has long been thought the pinnacle idea of American society. The idea that anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or financial status, could rise from the depths and become anything they wanted to be with no more than hard work and determination has attracted people from all around the world. Two writers from America’s past, however, have a different opinion on the once-great American Dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck have given the public their beliefs on the modern Dream through the novels they have written, The Great Gatsby, and Of Mice and Men, respectively. One novel placed during the Great Depression and the other during the Roaring Twenties both illustrate how their author feels about the Dream

By definition, the American Dream is “the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American.” In simpler terms, everyone is equal and has the ability to achieve the perfect life. Though some people will achieve this “Dream” in their lifetime, many will not due to certain obstacles and requirements that prevent them from reaching the American Dream. In the novel “The House on Mango Street” there are many people who are struggling to escape the tedious way of life on Mango Street. Esperanza, the narrator of this eye-opening book, tells stories of her friends and neighbors troubles and their attempts at leaving Mango Street. Many try, but very few succeed due to the many obstacles they face. In this novel, the guarantee that everyone can be happy is questioned. There are many ideals that can prohibit you from reaching the American Dream. Throughout life, you will face many challenges and obstacles you must overcome in order to reach happiness and the American Dream.

Nathan Turley Critical Reading Dr. White 4 December 2015 “Singing Sin: An Analysis of Gwendolyn Brooks’ ‘We Real Cool’” In life, it is best to find beauty in the simple things. There is a time and a place to make situations more complex, but it is generally easier to take a simpler, more direct approach to a task whether it be repairing a car or writing a poem. The latter is certainly the case with, “We Real Cool,” by Gwendolyn Brooks. The poem, consisting only of two lines of introduction followed by eight lines of couplets, seems so simple that it should most certainly have been overlooked.

Gwendolyn Brooks emphasizes “We” to show the reader what “We” are doing are main points in the poem. It is showing that their actions are important points that “We” are trying to get through to the reader.

Based on my interpretation of "Kitchenette Building" and looking at the poem from the perspective of Gwendolyn Brooks, race and socio-economic doesn’t have an impact on our dreams. Of course, being poor or being Black can make it hard for your dreams to be attainable. Imagine being both poor and Black things become ten times more difficult. Like Langston Hughes said in “Harlem,” dreams could be postponed for many reasons. Some are explainable others are not. In this case, the people are poor they can’t afford to dream. The idea of dreams can leave someone moved with excitement, “Dream” makes a giddy sound.” However, that giddiness like every other feeling we experience goes away and back to reality we go. For the poor (socio-economic status)

Fedoroff’s expertise is not established through highly convoluted scientific jargon. Instead, she shows her deep understanding of plant biotechnology by explaining difficult scientific topics in conversational terms. It is unfair to say that the book is a light read, as it certainly requires concentration to grasp the difficult concepts like transposons and epigenetics. Fortunately, the book’s co-author Nancy Marie Brown helps elucidate confusion surrounding these topics. Brown has been a science writer since 1981 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in writing and a master’s degree in comparative literature from Pennsylvania State University. Since then, she has worked as a writer and editor for the sciences at her alma mater. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. With the assistance of Brown’s writing ability, Fedoroff establishes her qualifications on plant biotechnology and conveys her views clearly and concisely, making Mendel in the Kitchen: A Scientist’s View of Genetically Modified Foods much more accessible to the public (Nancy Marie Brown).

In Gwendolyn Brooks’ “Kitchenette Building”, Brooks uses strong imagery to aid the reader in truly understanding the theme of dreams and hope. The narrator of the poem asks herself, “But could a dream send up through onion fumes/Its white and violet, fight with fried potatoes” (Brooks 4-5)? This imagery makes the reader think of all the different smells in the kitchen and how they are fighting to be the most prominent smell. The onion fumes symbolize the dream and the fried potatoes smell represents all of the difficult things that keep us from pursuing our dreams. Brooks is wondering if dreams are strong enough to make their way through all of the different hardships that come with everyday life.

The American Dream is a concept that has been instilled in the minds of citizens for much of America’s history. The Dream is the idea that everyone is equal and that anyone can start with nothing and become successful through hard work and perseverance. Unfortunately, due to prejudices and discrimination, the American Dream has not been attainable for all races and ethnicities that have immigrated to this country in search of a better life. Instead, it has been quite the opposite: no matter how much hard work and perseverance one puts forth, he/she is always beaten down by those in a higher social class. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird explores the concept of the failing American Dream by examining discrimination, prejudice, and social hierarchy in 1930’s Maycomb, Alabama.

Alliteration and metaphors are two major elements of this poem. The repetition of consonant sounds and alliteration occurs throughout the poem. All of the lines strongly use the repetition of consonants and alliteration except for lines two and seven. In addition to that, the controlling figure of speech in this poem is a metaphor. It is strongly articulated in the first line, and as the one continues to read, it is amplified and extended throughout the rest of the poem. The metaphor compares mask of Line 1 to the fabricated emotive facades that African-Americans had made use of in order to avert provoking their oppressors.

The unforgiving glare of the red light above the car stared into the eyes of the driver. As he waits for the lights to turn, thoughts about work cloud his mind: the boss breathing down his neck, the way he is being spread too thin, not being able to move up the ranks, and his rotten salary. Stewing over his wretched job, he does not catch the light that has flashed a bright green and he does not hear the angry drivers behind him who are furiously beeping their cars. They join him in the rat race with the need to reach their nine-to-five-jobs. The American dream a far cry from what is the reality of everyday life; it is an unattainable dream evolving as needed to conform to society’s definition of success.

Dreaming is essential for the human spirit, the reason homo sapiens sapiens wiped out the neanderthals was because we could believe in something bigger than ourselves. Even when our dreams are far from fruition, we as humans still believe in them as it is in our nature. S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders and in John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men have certain characters that possess dreams that they believe in and work towards, whether they’re achievable or not. Many unique personalities such as Crooks the stable buck, Dallas Winston, Curley’s Wife, Darry, and other characters in both books are disenfranchised from a notion henceforth referred to as “The American Dream”. “The American Dream” is a very vague phrase. However, it can be amounted to being a lower-class citizen (frequently an immigrant) and then moving to America. Then (in America) they get a stable job with good income, buy a house, have a family, and live happily ever after. The frequency and large application for the term “The American Dream” is what initially drew a large amount of immigrants in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s because it was viewed as the land of freedom and most importantly, opportunity. “The American Dream” can be, and is a widely used phrase but in this essay shall be used to refer to many characters’ own hopes and dreams for their future. Characters in Of Mice and Men and in The Outsiders are frequently disenfranchised and held back from ‘The American Dream’ by an aspect out of their