Learning about American culture and society we have looked at both formalized sources of information about society, and work that reflects said society. The books Who Are We by Samuel Huntington and All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy help… Read moreShort Essay #3
Huntington speaks about American identity and nationalism in the latests chapter we had to read for Who Are We? and he makes some very interesting points about the relationship between identity and conflict. As we have already read, there is… Read moreAmerican Identity
The movie The Witch was not only a thrilling tale about a puritan family, but also gave key insight into the life and values of early American puritan settlers. The movie starts by showing us a puritan family being banished… Read moreThe Witch
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