Kimberly Renee
Kimberly Renee is a future PhD with research interest in popular culture, African-American and women's literature. She is also a bibliophile, blog junkie, and music lover.
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I WIll Follow Marks the Beginning of AFFRMI WIll Follow is the first film released under The African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM) -
Best of Both Worlds - Six Singer/Actors Continuing the LegacyIn this article, I have chosen to highlight six women who embody the spirit and tenacity of Pearl Bailey, Eartha Kitt, Lena Horne and Diana Ross. These women have conquered women and are making a name for themselves in movies as well. -
Ten Things You Should Know About Rashida JonesRashida Jones strikes you as they type of woman men love to date and women would love to be BFFs with. This is a rare feat to achieve in Hollywood, but Rashida does it well. -
Halle Berry Declines Aretha Franklin Role- Who Else Is In The Running?I believe that that following actors ahve the talent needed to portray Aretha Franklin in the impending biopic of her life. -
Review: Chrisette Michele Performs at the BirchmereOn Saturday, January 22, 2011, Chrisette Michele performed in concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA -
Ten Things You Should Know About Tia MowryTia has managed to balance career and family and stay committed to her morals and values. This is a rare feat for a former child star. Here are ten things that you should know about Tia Mowry. -
The Best Books of 20102010 has been a great year for literature. Here are my favorite books from 2010.
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Best Songs of 20102010 has been a great year for music. These are my favorite songs of 2010.
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The Most Fascinating Women in Music in 20102010 was a great year for women in music. Below are the most fascinating women in music today. I hope that as we enter 2011, these women continue to shine and make music that moves people.
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The Mystery of Madam Sul-Te-WanThe mystery of Madame Sul-Te-Wan is one that has intrigued many film aficionados for decades. Madame Sul-Te-Wan is the original mystery woman of film. -
Spotlight on Maya Angelou - Gather Together in My NameIn 1974, Angelou published her second autobiography Gather Together in My Name. The book follows the three years after the birth of Angelou's son. -
Spotlight on Maya Angelou - I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsMaya Angelou's greatest literary contribution is her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings -
Female Transgression in Jessie Redmon Fauset's There is ConfusionFauset transgresses against the standard literary norm by writing about African-American women who refuse to conform, live by their own rules, and rebuff the sexual and social codes of their time. Fauset's female protagonists make their own choices -
Jessie Redmon Fauset, RediscoveredJessie Redmon Fauset wanted the black middle class to be portrayed in a positive light. Many of her contemporaries appreciated Fauset's effort. However, later criticism of Fauset and her novel has not been quite as appreciative of her. -
Book Review: Divas Onscreen: Black Women in American FilmIn Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film, writer Mia Mask traces the careers of five iconic African American women. In addition to giving an analysis of the film careers of these actresses, Mask examines African American celebrity.
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Four Musical Icons I Would Love to See Performed on GLEEThe following are artists that I think the kids in New Directions should pay homage to next.
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Transformation in Alice Walker's the Third Life of Grange CopelandIn Alice Walker's The Third Life of Grange Copeland the protagonist is forced to examine his life and make changes in order to survive. Love for family is the driving force behind Grange's actions. -
Love, Family, and Change in Tananarive Due's My Soul to KeepIn Tananarive Due's novel, My Soul to Keep, the author uses familial relationships as a catalyst for transformation, leading to renewed self-awareness. -
Book Review - Leaving Atlanta by Tayari JonesLeaving Atlanta is the stunning debut novel of Tayari Jones. The novel is set in the Atlanta during the height of what we all know as the Atlanta Child Murders. -
Nothing Lasts Forever: A New Critics Response to "Ozymandias"In the poem "Ozymandias," a traveler recounts his experience at the site of the statue of Ozymandias, also known as Ramses II. Based on New Criticism, it is evident that the poem actually illustrates the notion that nothing lasts forever. -
Pride and Revenge in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"Poe uses the idea of revenge as a catalyst to reflect the dark side of human nature. In "The Cask of Amontillado" Edgar Allan Poe shows how a simple idea can motivate and manifest itself into action
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My Fabulous Five on Twitter - the Soap Opera Diva VersionABC soap operas, All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital are going strong, despite a decline in viewership. Now, with sites like Twitter, fans can get a peek into the lives of some of their favorite daytime actors.
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The Poetry of Dudley RandallRandall is one of the most influential poets and publishers of the Modern Era. Randall published his first poem at thirteen and throughout his career he wrote about the things in life that he knew best.
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Gender and Space in Toni Morrison's ParadiseThe importance of community and family is at the core of the novel Paradise. In the novel, Toni Morrison explores gender and identity.
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Domination and Silence in Toni Morrison's ParadiseThe importance of community and family is at the core of the novel Paradise. In the novel, Toni Morrison explores the sacredness of motherhood, female community and its necessity in the Black woman's search for self.
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Mothers and Othermothers in Toni Morrison's ParadiseThe importance of community and family is at the core of the novel Paradise. In the novel, Toni Morrison explores the sacredness of motherhood, female community and its necessity in the Black woman's search for self.
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Abandonment and Redemption in Toni Morrison's ParadiseThe importance of community and family is at the core of the novel Paradise. In the novel, Toni Morrison explores the sacredness of motherhood, female community and its necessity in the Black woman's search for self.
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Review: An Evening with En Vogue at the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VirginiaOn Friday, June 25, 2010, the legendary Funky Divas of R&B and Soul, En Vogue performed live at the historic Birchmere Music Hall. The show kicked off a two night gig at the historic Birchmere. The foursome was introduced at exactly 8:34pm.
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The Best of Mariah Carey, (1990-1998)This year, singer Mariah Carey celebrates 20 years in the music business. So in honor of her anniversary, I am chronicling my "Best of" list. Part 1 includes the best 10 from 1990-1998.
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The Best of Mariah Carey (1998-2010)This year, singer Mariah Carey celebrates 20 years in the music business. So in honor of her anniversary, I am chronicling my "Best of" list. Part 2 includes the best 10 from 1998-2010.
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Black Music Month SpotlightIn honor of Black Music Month, I will be highlighting some of my favorite R&B albums by women. For this article, I will highlight my favorite albums of 2006-2010.
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The Terrible Toos: Sex and the City 2 is Too Long, Too Over-the-Top, Just Too MuchSex and The City 2 is marred by too much of everything ... except a plot.
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The Short Fiction of Zora Neale Hurston: Part I - SpunkThis article examines Zora Neale Hurston's short stories as "high art" based on Leroi Jones' essay "The Myth of a Negro Literature." This is part I.
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The Short Fiction of Zora Neale Hurston: Part II - SweatThis article examines Zora Neale Hurston's short stories as "high art" based on Leroi Jones' essay "The Myth of a Negro Literature." This is part II.
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The Short Fiction of Zora Neale Hurston: Part III - The Gilded Six BitsThis article examines Hurston's short stories as "high art" based on the characteristics in Leroi Jones' essay "The Myth of a Negro Literature." This is part three.
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National Poetry Month Spotlight on William Blake: A Brief AnalysisWilliam Blake is one of the most prolific poets of the Romntic Era.
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The Postmodern World in Toni Morrison's BelovedPerhaps Morrison's most heralded novel, Beloved explores the effects of slavery on the African-American family. Throughout the novel Morrison exemplifies the tenets of Postmodernism and establishes herself as a true literary genius.
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National Poetry Month Spotlight on Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Son of NatureThe acquisition of self-knowledge from a bond with nature is one of the most prevalent themes in the poetic works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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National Poetry Month Spotlight on William Wordsworth: The Definitive Romantic PoetA true pioneer, William Wordsworth sought to cast off all literary convention by expressing often controversial political and religious opinions through his poetry
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Ode to a Nightingale, a Brief AnalysisJohn Keats's Ode to a Nightingale is a symbolic debate where the speaker is torn between the world of nature and the world of human suffering.
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The Signifying Monkey - an AnalysisIn The Signifying Monkey, Henry Louis Gates sets out to "identify how the 'black tradition' had theorized about itself" (ix). Gates' theory is derived from reading the actual text of African American literature.
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My Fabulous Five on Twitter - the African-American Actress EditionBelow are "Fabulous Five" the African-American Actress edition. These fabulous women are some of my favorite African American actresses who tweet with the best of them.
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Women's History in the Making: Holly Robinson PeeteIn a career that has spanned over 20 years, Holly Robinson Peete has one of the most recognizable faces in television. Holly has a philanthropic side that parallels her acting career.
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African-American Literature Spotlight - Passing by Nella LarsenPassing chronicles the relationship between Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, childhood friends. Although both are fair-skinned African-American women, Irene chooses to live the life of a black woman while Clare chooses to pass for white.
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African American Literature Spotlight - Frances Harper's "A Double Standard"Frances Harper placed herself in the middle of many political and social movements. She tirelessly fought for and spoke on behalf of slaves and women.
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African American Literature Spotlight: Quicksand by Nella LarsenHarlem Renaissance writer, Nella Larsen was not the most prolific writer, but her contributions to the canon of African American literature are great. Her characters are well crafted examinations in human nature.
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African American Literature Spotlight - Frances Harper's "The Slave Mother": An AnalysisFrances Harper published one of her most famous and most anthologized poems, "The Slave Mother" in 1854. In the poem, Harper exemplifies the pain of an enslaved mother who is forced to face the reality of her limited relationship with her child
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Music Review: Corinne Bailey Rae's The SeaAfter breaking onto the music scene in 2006 with her self-titled debut album and the Grammy nominated hit "Put Your Records On," Rae has spent much of the past two years in seclusion, dealing with personal tragedy.
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The Best and Worst of the 2010 Grammy AwardsThe 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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An Evening with Laura IziborOn Wednesday, January 20, 2010, Irish soul singer, Laura Izibor performed live at the historic Birchmere Music Hall.
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All My Children: 40 Years and CountingDaytime soap opera All My Children marks it's 40th anniversary with a special episode.
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Women Rule! the Top Five New Artists of 2009The women featured on this list have been making waves over the last year. Some you know very well, while a few you may not have heard of yet, but all five have the ambition, creativity, and talent to be superstars for years to come.
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Top Ten R&B Christmas SongsWhether riding in my car, decorating the Christmas tree or simply spending quality holiday time with my family, each of these songs puts me in the holiday spirit.
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Cadillac Records: A ReviewThe eagerly anticipated Cadillac Records hit theatres on December 5. The movie charts the rise of the iconic Chicago-based Chess Records.
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Solange Knowles: The Re-Emergence of Beyonce's Little SisterBeyonce's little sister Solange Knowles releases her second album SoL-AngeL and the Hadley Street Dreams on August 26, 2008.
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Ten Great Movie Quotes by Women CharactersThese are ten of my favorite movie quotes. All the quotes are by women characters, but the movies and the quotes are probably as diverse as it gets.
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The Ten Best Songs by En VogueBefore Destiny's Child, before TLC, and following in the legacy of the divine Supremes, the premier R&B girl group of the 1990s was En Vogue.
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Amy Winehouse is the Best and the Worst of the 2008 Grammy AwardsTroubled British soul singer Amy Winehouse took the top honors at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 10th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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Five Post-Rehab (aka Non-Alcoholic) Cocktails for Lindsay Lohan Or A Pregnant Nicole RichieHow many times have you taken a drink just because you didn't want the alternative...water or soda? So whether you do not or can not drink anymore or simply want to cut back on your alcohol consumption, it is good to know that you have options.
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5 Awesome Tequila CocktailsYou can have the Hottest Happy Hour Ever!!! These 5 Tequila-based Cocktails that will add a little spice to your life!
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The 6 Best Vodka Cocktails for Your 4th of July BashVodka is the perfect spirit to liven any 4th of July celebration. Today the drink is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the United States.
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Sleeping on the Job: OLTL and Daytime Lose One of Its Brightest StarsIt has been confirmed that the Emmy-nominated actress Renee Elise Goldsberry has failed to reach an agreement with One Life to Live and the ABC network. As a result her character Evangeline Williamson will soon slip into a coma.
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CD Review: Dreamgirls SoundtrackAs the fictional musical trio The Dreams (played by Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose) sing in the title song of the smash hit and instant classic Dreamgirls..."Dreamgirls will never leave you." And they are right
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A Review of the Works of Frances Ellen Watkins HarperFrances E. W. Harper was a speaker, writer and abolitionist during the nineteenth century, whose works are worthy of examination and study in the classroom. Harper is revered for her imaginative style, use of emotion an sentimentality and her eloquence.
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Daytime's First Transitional Trangendered CharacterDaytime's first transgendered character.
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Alienation in the Short Fiction of Heman Melville and Nathaniel HawthorneAlthough both short stories focus on men who have are alienated from society, Hawthorne's The Minister's Black Veil and Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener differ in theme and character motivation.
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The Supernatural Encounters in the Short Fiction of Nathaniel HawthornePerhaps one of the greatest American Romantics is Nathaniel Hawthorne. Revered for his use of allegory and symbol, Hawthorne is known for his ability to intertwine religion and nature with the supernatural.
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So Long, SallyThe soap world has lost one of the most vibrant and exuberant characters in recent history.
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Awesome Six of '06 - Six Films You Have to See Before the End of 2006In 2006, some of Hollywood's greatest actors and some on their way to super-stardom, made some truly awesome films. Some of these you are sure to hear more about as Oscar season rolls around. Some you may not. But all the films on this list are definite must sees.
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The Ties that Bind: Female Relationships in the Works of Gloria NaylorThe female characters in The Women of Brewster Place are bound by a sense of community. However in Linden Hills, more affluent female population of African-Americans suffer as a result of their environment and the lack of female connections
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From Mommy Dearest to Super Bitch: The Misunderstood Destructive Women in Hemingway's Early WorksAlthough many perceive his characterizations to be based in malice towards the opposite sex, Hemingway's female characters are manifestations of his inability to find and maintain a balance between being a man and having strong women in his life.
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No Laughing MatterAfrican-American comedian Damon Wayans is the first comedian to be banned from the popular night club for use of the N-word.
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Novelist Bebe Moore Campbell DiesNovelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell died Monday, November 27 from complications due to brain cancer. She was 56.
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Soap Opera 'All My Children' Makes History AgainOn Thursday, November 30, ABC's daytime drama "All My Children" re-introduces the character Barf, a colorful rock star with a soon-to-be revealed secret. Barf is transgendered and making the transition from man to woman.
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Hidden Identity in the Great Gatsby and PassingIn The Great Gatsby and Passing, the characters use various social settings to reject reality and present themselves as people other than who they truly are, however in the end, their attempts prove to have disastrous consequences.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for AttorneysAttorneys are always on the go. Running back and forth between court, depositions and other meetings, the legal eagle in your life needs a gift that is practical and useful, but still thoughtful.
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Analysis of Hawthorne's Young Goodman BrownYoung Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne chronicles the disturbing dream of a young Puritan man in Salem. In the dream, Goodman Brown comes face to face with evil and is forced to examine the nature of evil in man.
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Protection and Consideration in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Wives of the DeadIn "The Wives of the Dead," Nathaniel Hawthorne examines the relationship between two women and explores how their common bond leads them to reserve their own happiness and make special considerations for each other's feelings.
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A Character Analysis of Old Woman Magoun: Mommy Dearest or Mother Teresa?Mary Wilkins Freeman's "Old Woman Magoun" is the story of a woman who wants nothing more than to protect her granddaughter...no matter the cost.
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An Exploration of the Relationship Between Mattie and Etta Mae in The Women of Brewster PlaceIn Gloria Naylor's The Women of Brewster Place, Mattie serves as a friend and guide to Etta. She proves that true friendship knows its boundaries and limits, yet a true friend is always there in times of need.
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The Women of Brewster Place: Novel Examines the Female African American ExperienceThe Women of Brewster Place is a tribute to the female experience. The women are bound by a sense of community and sisterhood that enables them to deal with the everyday pressures they face.
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Catch a Fire: Hot or Not?Does it matter if you do the wrong thing if you are doing it for the right reasons?This is just one of the questions that you will find yourself asking as you watch Catch a Fire.
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Four Reasons I Think Gabrielle Union is America's Next SweetheartGabrielle Union just inked a six-figue deal with ABC and Touchstone. Is she America's Next Sweetheart?
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The Evolution of Hazel Elizabeth Deborah ParkerToni Cade Bambara's character Hazel is intelligent, witty, tough, and yet vulnerable. Through the character, Bambara exemplifies the common emotions that young girls face while growing up.
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The Broken Bonds of ParenthoodIn Marsha Norman's night, Mother and August Wilson's Fences, the flawed parents effect on his or her child is explored through the characters of Thelma Cates and Troy Maxson.
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Miss Representin': A Historical Analysis of the Images of African American Women in Situation ComediesIn the media and especially on television, African American women are often misrepresented. Throughout television history, African American female characters in situation comedies have reflected biased, stereotypical images and controversial characters.
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Female Identity in Joyce's UlyssesBy examining both the "Nausicaa" and "Penelope" episodes, of Ulysses, one realizes that James Joyce uses language as the primary catalyst in the establishment of the identities of his female characters.
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Identity in James Joyce's "The Dead"In "The Dead" by James Joyce, Gabriel is a seemingly happily married professor. Although he leads a seemingly normal life, he is unable to truly connect with his culture and heritage, his loved ones and most of all himself.
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Rebecca Sharp in William Makepeace Thackeray's
Vanity Fair: A Comparison Between the Literary and Cinematic Character One of the most recognizable character differences between the movie and novel Vanity Fair is in the portrayal of Rebecca Sharp. The cinematic Rebecca Sharp is a mere shell of the manipulative vixen crafted by Thackeray in his novel. -
Something New: Race and Class Scares Movie GoersWhile watching the previews during Pride and Prejudice, I saw a clip for a new movie, Something New with Sanaa Lathan. I got excited to see Black people on the screen (my friend and I were the only two in the theatre who responded to the clip).