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The theme of inter-generational conflict in American Pastoral demonstrates the collective desire to “one-up” or be different from one’s parents; in other words, to become more American. Of the youngsters of his neighborhood, Zuckerman says, “…we were steered relentlessly in the direction of success: a better existence was going to be ours” (41). The ability […]
Bernard Malamud’s The Assistant is one of the seminal works of Jewish fiction in the 20th century. Morris Bober is the Jewish grocer who cannot break the cycle of perpetual poverty. He “never alter[s] his fortune, unless degrees of poverty [mean] alteration, for luck and he [are], if not natural enemies, not good friends” (16). […]
Welcome to the Macaulay Honors College eportfolio system. You have chosen to create an all-purpose eportfolio. Here are a few things you should know: This site template is a jumping off point for you. You are the creator. You can change it as much or as little as you like. How? Create your own content […]
