Escaped slave Harriet Jacobs, grasping the treacherous nature of pity, taught readers how to properly use it.
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Correct & Incorrect Uses of Pity
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On Supply Side and Self Deception
In Wycherley’s “Country Wife,” the entire society grasps at an implausible story to sustain its self deception. Sounds like the GOP and supply side economics.
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Love, a Bulwark against Desolation
Toni Morrison expands St. Paul’s vision of love to include erotic love.
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LeBron Toys with Foes as Gods with Lear
Lebron James is to opponents as the gods are to King Lear.
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Justice’s Alimentary Imperative
Alexander Pope understood that justice is best served on a full stomach.
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How Do You Like Love? All Ways
Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” is the perfect play for Valentine’s Day.
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Captain Nemo Invades New England
Snowstorm Nemo set in conjunction with Joyce’s “The Dead” leads to some interesting reflections.
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