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Gender and the US South, University Assignments

Gender and the US South Term Paper

May 1, 2020August 4, 2020by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment

A final project term paper that wrapped up my entire semester of class.

American Literature Survey, University Assignments

Frederick Douglass and Slavery

February 26, 2020May 7, 2020by Ari LentiniLeave a Comment

Douglass could not be more direct in offering his opinion of Christian slaveholders, and his testimony to support this opinion is damning: "I assert most unhesitatingly, that the religion of the south is a mere covering for the most horrid crimes,--a justifer of the most appalling barbarity,--a sanctifier of the most hateful frauds,--and a dark shelter under which the darkest, foulest, grossest, and most infernal deeds of slaveholders find the strongest protection" (1043). How does Douglass construct a counter-narrative in this chapter to the details he records of the behavior of these Christian slaveholders? Where is the moral center of the chapter, in other words? Where are we to look in order not to lose hope?

Opinion Pieces, University Assignments

Sex Trafficking In Atlanta Is A Huge Deal

February 8, 2019April 20, 2019by Ari Lentini1 Comment

Sex trafficking is a huge issue, but especially in Atlanta. We're facing something scary and important, but it isn't really talked about. These are affecting women especially of all ages but also men. We need to stay aware and spread awareness to what is going on.