Category: Essay
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Emasculation: Man’s Deadliest Penalty
Certain lines should not be crossed for there is no going back to who you once were, or to the world in which you lived. Once that point has been crossed, the social ecosystem will undoubtedly transform, inciting a desperate need to recuperate and make things right again—even if it costs you everything. Yet, that…
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Ars Poetica and the Humanity of Art
To write is to participate in one of the most human things to do; to create literature is to bestow a human gift to the world. As a true believer in that idea, I am thrilled when I come across works dedicated to the study and craft of literature. How could we, as a species,…
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The Colors of Identity: The Role of Santería to Cuba and its Daughters
Arguably, Latino history has not belonged to Latinos for the longest time—with some even finding that it has yet to be reclaimed. However, even among Latinos exists disagreement on how history should be archived—what events, stories, and voices must be preserved, and which shouldn’t? This coincides with the search for identity among Latinos, inspiring great…
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Beloved: The Moral Paradox of Motherhood During Slavery
American history is not shy of moral complexities—particularly surrounding slavery and its legacy. Unfortunately, It’s often overlooked as if slavery was resolved with the Civil War and no longer an issue to consider. This is a problem I find too common especially when pertaining to a neglected group with a unique experience living in the…
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Racism, Antisemitism, and Generational Conflict Explored Through the Female Characters of “The Corset”
History compiles the best and worst events and aspects of humanity. Among the worst consists of racism and antisemitism that has bled among the history pages upon present time. Another fascinating aspect is generational conflict that plagues societies and families alike. As much progress, tolerance and acceptance, and channels of communication are present, there seems…
The Punch 