Classic American Fiction

Classic American Fiction has played an enormous part in the formation of America's cultural identity by delineating and creating ideas and characteristics that are unique to life as an American. Thus, these articles addresses the greatest, most favorite authors in American history such as John Steinbeck and Nathaniel Hawthorne, but also those who still create classic literature today such as Cormac McCarthy.

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Alcott and Southworth Explore the Supernatural

This is the second of a series of articles that investigates the use of sexuality as a weapon against patriarchal oppression.

May 8, 2012 – Stetson Thacker

The Uncanny Threat of Female Sexuality

This is the first of a series of articles that investigates the use of sexuality as a weapon against patriarchal oppression in American literature.

Apr 11, 2012 – Stetson Thacker

Jung's Shadow Theory in Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil"

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil" reveals the limitations of the human heart through a synchronous connection to Jung's shadow theory.

Mar 13, 2012 – Susan O'Connor

A Sacrifice of Love or Independence

In The Awakening, Edna's suicide epitomizes Kate Chopin's belief that societal conventions prevent women from achieving both passion and independence.

Mar 8, 2012 – Sierra Donahue

Why Argue? Flannery O'Connor and Modern Political Discourse

In "The Barber", Flannery O'Connor demonstrates that political polarization is far from a new phenomenon.

Mar 5, 2012 – Matt Seidel

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