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Analytical and argumentative essays dominate the work of English Literature classrooms, but that work should not find its terminus at the teacher’s desk. Below are fine pieces written by Rock Hill High students, showing the work, research, writing, analysis, rhetoric, and passion expressed in classrooms along their academic journey.
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The Search for Governance in Lord of the Flies
James Monroe, one of the founding fathers and later 5th president of the United States declared, “The best form of government is that...
The Gods of East Egg
It’s common knowledge that throughout Mythology, Gods enjoy meddling in the lives of mortals. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby,...
Tone and Diction in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards
Throughout the sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” the author, Jonathan Edwards, uses his tone and diction to emphasize how...
The Portrayal of Women in Film
In older movies, why are women always perceived as boring people with no personality who only clean the house and make food? In the...
Why Tyler the Creator is a Lyrical Genius
Who represents the biggest change in musical history, not only personality-wise but musically as well? Well, if you’re wondering, that...
Manifestation
Everyone is constantly trying to find ways to improve their lives, but the answer may be closer than it seems. By focusing your energy on...
Maya Angelou: Phenomenal Woman
There is a poem that rejects society's expectations of beauty and proposes an alternative perspective of what defines real beauty. A black...
Loss of a Loved One
Why does it hurt when a pet dies? In Pablo Neruda’s poem “A dog has died,” published in 1974, the speaker talks about his dog and all the...
Nervous
“Expose the backside of your thumb and lightly blow on it”. That’s what my sister taught me to do when I was nervous. I remember telling...
Beowulf as Epic Hero
Epic poems tell adventurous stories about strong, brave heroes. The poem Beowulf is a great example of an epic poem with an extraordinary...
Cancun, Mexico
I go to Cancun Mexico and overcome my fear of deep water, and this is what happens: So, there are two families, and one was my family....