Humanism

Humanism is based on what is title after - the human race. It essentially states that the common and supersticious beliefs of organized religion can be debunked and that we do not need a god to live ethical lives. Knowledge of the world is instead gained by observation and cold hard rationalism; humanism provides the acme of freedom of experience in order to appreciate being human.
Roberto L

Frankenstein Close Reading

"i feel exquisite pleasure in dwelling on the recollection of childhood"

I can relate to this sentence because some of the best memories I have are from my childhood. Looking back on the past with positive memories is always good but you can't dwell on the past too long.

I Am...

I am a thinker. I refuse to sit without thought like a slave oppressed from my own opinion: instead, I constantly change the way I think, the way I see the world, and the way I perceive myself and the world. I delve into my past, contemplate my present, and envision my future as a more positive place; as I return from a deep thought of realization occurs that my mind is such an intricate piece of human anatomy. When I contemplate I assert myself to ponder all things: reality and fantasy are seperated by a thin line. The very idea that thought process makes me who I am and I should always think at a faster rate than I know.
Roberto L.

Native Son Response

Bigger is unable to support his family and therefore feels helpless and ashamed. His mother makes it worse by blaming him when Vera passes out. Because of this persecution, Bigger turns to crime. He steals from blacks because he knows that stealing from a white man would be more of a crime. Bigger begins stealing because he needs to support his family. Although he steals he is still very fearful everytime he does it so he convinces Gus to do it with him.
Roberto L