I disagree with the point of Tocqueville’s writings being too old to help us productively think about how to address contemporary problems in American society. I think his views on equality of the social classes can greatly help our class… Read moreShort essay 1
On the outside, the movie Shane looks like a movie that showcases a classic battle of good and evil, but taking a closer look, it is a movie that hones in on more complex American ideals. Set in the Grand… Read moreShane
While it is necessary to recognize that Tocqueville presented his ideas about American society in the 1830s when reading his work, specifically Democracy in America, many of his intuitive declarations and impressions remain beneficial when considering contemporary problems. In the… Read moreShort Essay 1
Shane is a movie based in Wyoming in 1889 about a mysterious skilled man who we are introduced to very early in the plot. This man, Shane, rides in on his horse onto the Starrett family’s property without an exclamation…. Read moreShane ERA
The movie Shane that we were assigned to watch was very interesting and I believe that it showed key aspects of American culture and its development. In the movie the characters who are farming on the land are in conflict… Read moreShane and American Values