Latin America

The Dominican Republic, commonly referred to as “The DR” or “The Dominican,” shares the island of Hispaniola (the second largest island in the Caribbean) with neighboring Haiti. Specifically, The Dominican Republic makes up the eastern two-thirds of the island, which is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, and is considered to be in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic’s share of Hispaniola (along with several small surrounding islands) totals 48,320 square…

of different churches today and Christianity is growing rapidly in Africa and Latin America. It is still the dominant religion in Europe and North America today and surveys indicate that 83% of Americans identify themselves as Christians. Some argue that Anglicanism is also considered a major branch of Christianity as the movement has been growing greatly. Independent churches are also appearing in mostly Latin America. The practices of Christianity usually include Sunday worship service,…

In the world there is only one superpower; that is the United States of America. However, behind this superpower country, is one country that has been its rival since and during World War II. Both countries have and still do intervene militarily throughout the world, which is what this paper will be focusing on. The question becomes what was the success rate with the military interventions of both the United States of America and Russia (and in it’s past the Soviet Union) in the creation of a…

Yo is so familiar with being treated like an isolated outsider, it is not hard for her to identify the smile flashed by her professor in attempt to smooth over him stumbling over her name. Due to her Dominican roots, she never found her place in America. The tug of war game between her two cultures is a constant battle for Yolanda. She has not been able to find a balance. If she had been born and grown up in one place, perhaps she would not feel so…

A scene would be shown of the lifestyles of the black people working in the cane field, they look exhausted and miserable. A few seconds later there is a scene shown of Leopold’s house, which is beautifully furnished, it seems like his family has everything they need. I thought it was very powerful how the scenes were shown. One would be a very depressing scene with Jose living in a shack with a dirt floor, and the next would show Leopold’s house. This was meant to create tension in the movie.…

myths, symbols regarding nature, religious allusions, and an emphasis on the beauties of life. Magical realism is predominantly a Latin American method of narration. The cultural influences of magical…

Chronicle of a Death Foretold pursues the story of a murder in Colombia. The narrator develops an idiosyncratic scene in which many of the town’s inhabitants were aware of the predestined murder. However, no one impeded the murder or had the sagacity to caution the victim. The crime took place by hand of the major characters in the novel. Although these characters experienced the crime firsthand, the minor characters in the novel were also directly involved. The minor characters set the scene…

Do Black Lives Matter? Throughout centuries, blacks in America have been not only fighting for their freedom, but for their lives. In our society today, seeing a news headline of a black person brutally killed by authorities has become a common occurrence. Many of these tragic occurrences happened due to the misjudgement police officers have made towards black people. Misjudgments have arisen from constant media coverage displaying black individuals in an incorrect light. How can we change how…

country to find work and to wait out the war that was being waged for their country. Eventually, some decided to stay living in the United stated for a better life. Despite this many faced discrimination in this country and the did in Mexico. When America entered the war with the attack on Pearl Harbor, the call came for all people. Keeping with a collective mindset where the whole was greater than the individual came from the barrios “Americans All”(Takaki,361,2008). Proof of their belief was…

How does Marquez use the different characterization of Bayardo San Roman and the Vicario brothers to convey ideas of honor? Gabriel Marquez uses his novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, to explore various different aspects of Colombian culture. He explores the ideologies of Colombian culture through the characterization of his characters. His specific characterization of the Vicario twins and Bayardo San Roman illustrates their perceptions of honor and additionally the contrast in their…