Robert Cade

A group of researchers at the University of Florida, led by Dr. J. Robert Cade, had to test the drink on the freshman team because the head coach would not let him test it on the varsity squad. At first, it made the researchers themselves really sick. After a couple of tries, the Florida Gators had loved the drink. The Gators had used the drink in their 1967 Orange Bowl victory. They first mentioned the drink after this victory, which had been known as Cade’s Cola back then. After proving to be useful with the Florida Gators, many different colleges around the United States had begun to order the product. “Today, Gatorade can be found on the sidelines of more than 70 Division I colleges as the official sports drink of their men's and women's intercollegiate sports.” (gatorade.com) Since then, Gatorade has…

In Elizabeth Browning’s pleading letter to Napoleon III, Elizabeth uses many rhetorical devices in order to convince the Emperor of France to pardon Hugo. She flatters His Majesty Napoleon III in an attempt to win his goodwill. Second, she uses syntax in order to create an intelligent letter. Finally, she thoroughly explains her purposes to Napoleon. Thus using flattery, syntax, and logos, Browning was able to effectively persuade Napoleon III to pardon Hugo,had of course he sent the letter.…

In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “The Lesson,” Miss Moore, an eccentric and odd woman that had “been to college” and found herself, “responsible for the young ones’ education” and takes them out (Bambara 330). One summer day, Miss Moore takes the local children out for some education; she takes Sylvia, Sugar, Flyboy, Junebug, Big Butt, Mercedes, and Rosie Giraffe out to the city. The story is narrated by Sylvia as they take a taxi to Fifth Avenue where there are many wealthy people. They go to…

In the short story of “The Lesson” (1972) written by, Toni Cade Bambara a writer, teacher, editor, social activist, community organizer, and "product of the nineteen-sixties spirit" was born in 1939 and died of colon cancer in 1995” (Casmier). Bambara herself would have learned growing up during the 1940s and 1950s in New York City 's Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant communities. (Heller)Sylvia gives a sassy narration from a twelve year old on a learning experience that Miss Moore took a few kids…

Telephone Conversation by Wole Soyinka criticises the racial attitudes of his society to ironically highlight the unjust treatment of black people. The poem features a telephone conversation between an African traveller looking for accommodation and a white landlady, whom, upon hearing that the traveller is black, refuses to lodge him a room. Soyinka constructs three key concepts which include the supposed superiority of the white population, the ignorance of white people and the format of a…

Raymond’s Run "Raymond's Run" is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara. It is narrated by Hazel Parker, known as Squeaky, whose strong voice lures the reader in immediately. The idea in the story is about how she has to take care of her older brother Raymond because he has a presumed disability. The central idea is that Squeaky is true to herself unlike others. The pivotal moment at the end shows Squeaky learning to be less self-centered by giving up her competitive running in order to start…

“Raymond’s Run”, a compelling short story written by Toni Cade Bambara which focuses in on Squeaky, a young girl who excels at running, started out conceited but grew considerate after she witnessed her mentally challenged brother, Raymond, run. She also had to keep Gretchen, her competitor, away from winning the first place prize. During the story, Squeaky became incensed when Gretchen’s clique said a few offensive remarks to Raymond, which made Squeaky want to hold the first place trophy in…

Socrates goes on to say that if the prisoners were to be freed from their bonds they would most likely wander about the cave as they would have no knowledge of what else to do. Once they discovered the mouth of the cave, however, they would be temporarily dazzled, perhaps even blinded, by their first encounter with sunlight and may even choose to stay within the “safe” walls of their cave instead of venturing out. Those who did eventually leave would have to readjust to this new reality, so…

Brendan Kelso Professor Otto English Comp II 22 February 2016 A Penny for Her Thoughts in Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Lesson” Think back in your life when there was someone other than a teacher who used their knowledge and experiences to help you understand something. Now imagine how things would have been different if they never did that with you. In some way, shape, or form someone taught you lessons about life, though not formal like school, it was education. In “The Lesson”, Toni Bambara…

In Toni Bambara’s short story, “The Lesson”, many ideas of living are expanded upon. Bambara uses the main protagonist, Miss Moore, as a sort of gateway for the youth in the story to learn these ideas. “The Lesson” takes place in the 1960’s, which helps provide the reader with a sense of how social standards are set in the story. The story revolves around two main characters, an elderly woman named Miss Moore and a younger girl named Sylvia. The two characters are constantly having a battle over…