First, list briefly (in a sentence or two) Ernst’s overarching argument. Ernst is making a point to express his feelings regarding the dismissiveness of Islam in the eyes of non-Muslims to show that they are human beings just like the rest of us, as we are one race- human race. Then find and briefly list […]
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Thoughts on Disney’s Aladdin
As someone who never really saw Aladdin in one sitting before, I honestly enjoyed watching the movie very much. It brought me back to feeling like a little kid again, as I loved anything Disney growing up. The Genie was hands down my favorite character; without him, I do not think the movie would have […]
Summarizing: Irwin, “The Dark Side of ‘The Arabian Nights'” 
~ 250 Word Summary In Robert Irwin’s “The Dark Side of ‘The Arabian Nights,’” it is clearly outlined how the novel is not a typical child’s bedtime story with pure tales, as there are many inappropriate subjects that are brought up consistently throughout the book. Some common topics that were expanded upon in the text […]
Class Summary 9/15
Today in class, we discussed things that stuck out to us in Robert Irwin’s “The Dark Side of The Arabian Nights.” Some issues that were brought up relate to racism, sexual content, anonymous authors, and history. It was pointed out that the translations from British and French authors had heightened racism and sexual content. As […]
In-Class Writing 9/13
While reading this chapter, I definitely felt that it gave a basis for what the text will develop into in the upcoming chapters. Since we have already read some of the passages from later on in the text prior to this beginning part, things definitely make much more sense now in regards to Shahrazad’s plan […]
Me as a Writer
When given a writing assignment for school, I normally look forward to it, especially when it is related to a topic I am passionate about; however, writing is not really something I go out of my way to do in my free time. If I do write in my free time when it is unrelated […]
The Great Allentown Fair
As a local of the area, the Allentown Fair has always been a summer event popular to those who live here, including myself. Even though I had not attended the fair since I was around the age of five, it is much like I remember it to be; the only real main differences that stuck […]
