Annotated Bibliography: Critical Analysis EssayRoth, Philip. Goodbye, Columbus. Toronto ; New York ; London, Bantam Books, 1969.  Eli The Fanatic is able to highlight why many of the rules placed on American Jews, and jews in general, are so different from what they believe is right.  It allows me to prove the aspect of how socially imposed rules by the community interfere with traditionality (like academia and clothing) due to lack of adaptation to American norms  “The Loudest Voice.” Story of the Week, storyoftheweek.loa.org/2022/12/the-loudest-voice.html. The Loudest voice has a similar effect on the readers however it shows the desire to please and be more digestible to other Jews more specifically in a family dynamic. This shows the different perspectives and approaches in regards to acceptance to conformity to a more “American”  holiday (Christianity/Christmas). It gives a different approach to the same topic/issue.  Halpern, Ben. “Jewishness in America.” American Jewish History, vol. 69, no. 1, 1979, p. 103.  The historical context and and the real life scenario of an American Jew that despite being successful and working in  the American law system there is still desire to adhere to christianity. This supports that despite being allowed to do whatever one desires in regards to freedom of expression, even from those higher above that are supposed to speak for the JewiRead more“Annotated Bibliography: Critical Analysis Essay”

Critical Analysis First Draft: "Limitless America"

Critical Analysis Essay: "Limitless America"America comes across as a country that’s limitless yet to those that live in it there are non-written rules and expectations all across the board whether it is socially or academically. In the texts “Eli The Fanatic” by Philip Roth and “The Loudest Voice”  by Grace Paley this is continuously proven that although the main characters aren’t doing anything wrong, what they do is frowned upon. When looking at the texts through the lens of America having transparent rules it helps us understand the position that these characters are placed in. America is generally seen and portrayed as a country that has endless freedom and is limitless but both texts “Eli The Fanatic” and “The Loudest Voice” are proof that although rules aren’t written, they’re implied and enforced.  The sudden imposition of these rules causes main characters to feel “different” and “out of place” when they originally didn’t. Both of these stories are in regards to the drastic change and expectation vs reality of the Jewish community in America. Eli the fanatic highlights that even though it is not ‘required’ Jews have given up extreme practice to not offend others. In woodenton, the community in which Tzuif is attempting to be a part of is described as a “progressive suburban community” whose Jewish and Gentile residents desire to “live in comfort and beauty and serenity” (Roth, 1957). This was stated in the letter that Eli, the lawyer, sent to Tzuref after failing to convince him to stop his traditional teachings and attire. In the Letter on page 261-262 it states  “It seems to me that what most disturbs my neighbors are the visits to town by the gentleman in the black hat, suit, etc. Woodenton is a progressive suburban community whose members, both Jewish and Gentile, are anxious that their families live in comfort and beauty and serenity. This is, after all, the twentieth century, and we do not think it too much to ask that the members of our community dress in a manner appropriate to the time and place. Woodenton, as you may not know, has long been the home of well-to-do Protestants. It is only since the war that Jews have been able to buy property here, and for Jews and Gentiles to live beside each other in amity.” (Roth, 1957) This letter was sent in efforts to get Mr.Tzuerf to tell the gentlemen who comes in a black suit and hat to stop going around the residence in the black suit and hat, overall that attire as a whole because it disrupts the progressiveness and the peace and comfort the residents have achieved.  In the same letter Eli states “ both Jews and Gentiles alike have had to give up some of their more extreme practices in order not to threaten or offend the other. Certainly such amity is to be desired. Perhaps if such conditions had existed in prewar Europe, the persecution of the Jewish people, of which you and those 18 children have been victims, could not have been carried out with such success -in fact, might not have been carried out at all” (Roth, 1957). This compromise was made to satisfy the other party. This compromise was also a form of silencing and making jewish people more digestible to others in order to be able to live how they (jewish people) do, in peace and “comfort”. In the same text the main issue is that Eli needs Mr. Turf to stop teaching the eighteen children he teaches on woodenton grounds. Even though he isn’t doing anything wrong in regards to teaching the Talmud on his property, the community would “technically ” consider it a school, more specifically a boarding school. However the biggest issue isn’t the teaching as Eli is willing to allow it if they stay on yeshiva grounds. It seems to be the lack of adaptation of American clothing that really disrupts the community. After explaining to Mr.Tuzerf that his lack of adaptation is discrediting Eli, in the letter follows up with “ Therefore, Mr. Tzuref, will you accept the following con-ditions? If you can, we will see fit not to carry out legal action against the Yeshivah for failure to comply with township Zoning ordinances No. 18 and No. a3. The conditions are simply: 1. The religious, educational, and social activities of the Yeshivah of Woodenton will be confined to the Yeshi-vah grounds. A. Yeshivah personnel are welcomed in the streets and stores of Woodenton provided they are attired in clothing usually associated with American life in the 20th century. If these conditions are met, we see no reason why the Yeshivah of Woodenton cannot live peacefully and satisfactorily with the Jews of Woodenton – as the Jews of Woodenton have come to live with the Gentiles of Wood-enton. I would appreciate an immediate reply.” (Roth, 1957). All the text samples provide a clear indication that traditionality and lack of adaptation to the American culture is against community guidelines, not literally anyways. It’s not against the laws, the rules are just against what’s socially acceptable for the residents as well as academically. They (the residents) are allowed to keep and live in the progressiveness that is woodentoon, just as long as they are not doing too much.  On the flip side of the same coin, we have “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley, once again even though there is no written rule or law that states that just because Shirley (the main character) is Jewish, it also means that she cannot participate in Christian activities in school like the Christmas play.There’s nothing that indicates that these two things are mutually exclusive. However that does not prevent Shirley’s mother from disapproving indirectly and frowning on Shirley’s participation in the play. Her mothers attitude when she finds out about the Christmas play and her participation is disinterested like she finds no point in Shirley’s participation. For instance when her father asked about what Shirley is doing at school at six o’clock. Her mothers response is “ Christmas” said my mother coldly.” This is an uninvested and off putting reaction from the mother, it expresses exactly how she feels about Shirley’s participation in the play, very uninterested and unpleasant. Yet Shirley’s father has a completely distinct reaction to Shirley’s participation. In the response to Shirley’s mothers response, her father states  “Ho! Ho!” my father said. “Christmas. What’s the harm? After all, history teaches everyone. We learn from reading that this is a holiday from pagan times also, candles, lights, even Hanukkah. So if they think it’s a private holiday, they’re only ignorant, not patriotic. What belongs to history belongs to all men. You want to go back to the Middle Ages? Is it better to shave your head with a second-hand razor? Does it hurt Shirley to learn to speak up? It does not. So maybe someday she won’t live between the kitchen and the shop. She’s not a fool.” (Paley, 1959).  Once Shirley thanks her father, he says his congratulations and the mother follows up with ” ‘Save it,’  my mother said.”(Paley, 1959). Once again disregarding, showing no interest in her daughter’s career as long as it has anything to do with the Christmas play. Somewhere in Shirely’s mothers mind there was an unwritten rule, a social contract, a law (in her view) that says Jewish children have no business participating in Christmas events in school or maybe even just in general. The question that now arises is where did Shirley’s mom get this idea.  Is it because the world around her at the time has given her the impression that this was not an Okay thing to do, or was she looking to please herself and stick to her Jewish values as an Jew living in America? In the end of the story we see a snippet of where this type of attitude from the mother stemmed from. In the end Mrs.Kornbluh, when at the home of Shirley begins to talk about the play and states “ The only thing … you know Charlie Turner – that cute boy in Celia’s class – a couple others? They got very small parts or no part at all. In very bad taste, it seemed to me. After all, it’s their religion.” Shirley’s mothers response seems to change a little and explains further. “ “Ach,” explained my mother [Shirely’s mother] , “what could Mr. Hilton do? They got very small voices; after all, why should they holler? The English language they know from the beginning by heart. They’re blond like angels. You think it’s so important they should get in the play? Christmas … the whole piece of goods … they own it” (Paley, 1959). Basically defending Shirely obtaining the role and that it’s not the teachers part that christian students got small parts, instead its because their voice weren’t up to par  with the demand of the role. However, also acknowledging that they own Christmas, so yeah its important that they take part in it but not the only ones who can. Once again we see unwritten rules, those of which limit Jewish people in spaces like school, and are enforced by other Jewish people.  In many articles, peer reviewed essays and history itself America comes across as a very protective and embracive of expression like in the constitution in the first amendment where it says “freedom of expression” or the famous “of the people, for the people, by the people” (Lincoln, 1863). Yet across many stories, readings in schools and classrooms like “Eli The Fanatic”  by Philip Roth and “The Loudest Voice” Grace Paeley, it is the complete opposite. For example in this essay review by Jerlod S. Auberbach published by John Hopkins University Press about “Proskauer: His Life and Times” by Louis M. Hacker and Mark D. Hirsch talks about American Jewish History and specific time periods of it, and the effects it had on jewish people. Proskauer (Joseph M. Proskauer) made a distinguishing career as a judge and lawyer as well as a philanthropist. However, he was described as “an assimilated Jew threatened by Zionism, he never lost his need for Christian approval” (Auerbach, 1979). Since his job as a court jew, one who mediates between the state department and the Jewish community, made it very difficult to behave differently. It is stated that “Occasionally, he would turn to christians for their approval of his posture as a Jew. But the ultimate protector of his safety and the legitimation of his American Identity, was the government- as Proskauer’s repeated pledges of allegiance to its testified” (Auerbach, 1979). How is it that across history, articles and even experiences people feel “protected” by the government yet in texts written based on experiences people feel the need to seek approval from the more accepted identity (Christianity and American standards). People like Proskauer, even though successful, still feel the need to seek approval from christians, but claim to feel “protected” by the government. Shirleys mother expected Shirley to exclude herself from a christian play because “they own it” (Paley, 1959). Shirley was expected by her mother to put herself in a box and shrink herself to please others like (Mrs.Kornbluh), and be more digestible, like how Mr. Tuzerf was expected to dial down traditionality (clothing and teaching wise) by Eli and the people of the woodenton community.  Across both stories America comes across as this country that has created this pedestal and a line that Jewish people must follow. However, it is this line that is created and enforced by Jewish people themselves. This demonstrates through the shame that Shirley’s mom has on Shirley’s participation and being active in a  christmas play, instead of letting participation and “outspokenness” be left to those that celebrate Christmas. While on the other side that actually of the same coin, Mr. Turerf was shamed and expected to stop teaching and tell others to change the way they dress to be more American to fit in with the social norms. Proskauer, who was a outstanding Jewish with an exceptional career in politics, seemed to seek approval from Christians just so that he can have a good posture as a Jew (to them), once again more digestible to those around even though by law everything is allowed to have whatever position he has as a Jewish. All this happened and was expected of them, not by law but by social and academic standards. In the end, the goal seemed to be to make both main characters more digestible to others in America. This clearly showcases that America is often depicted as a society with infinite freedom, yet both the texts “Eli The Fanatic” by Philip Roth and “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley demonstrate that, while regulations aren’t written, they are inferred and enforced.  Citation  Halpern, Ben. “Jewishness in America.” American Jewish History, vol. 69, no. 1, 1979, p. 103.  Roth, Philip. Goodbye, Columbus. Toronto ; New York ; London, Bantam Books, 1969. “The Loudest Voice.” StRead more“Critical Analysis Essay: “Limitless America””

Self-Assesment AssignmentHello, my name is Shamel Jaquez Mateo, and I am pleased to introduce myself to you through this self-assessment for my Composition For U.S Jewish Experience course. As a student who is dedicated to academic development, I believe that reflective thinking and self-evaluation are crucial tools for reaching my objectives. I’ve gained a better awareness of my own skills and weaknesses as a result of this approach, and I’ve recognized areas where I can continue to grow. In this self-evaluation, I will present a summary of my earlier work I completed in the semester as well as the current/ending of the semester and objectives throughout, as well as a candid appraisal of my productivity. Prior to having to write the second essay during class I was worried that I was not going to have ample time to properly address and meet the requirements of the rubric. However, using the strategies that we developed in class such as properly “synthesizing”, without having the quotes from the book directly in front of me but still knowing exactly what point of the story I was referencing. This helped me build my argument and in the end achieve the argument  and reach what my thesis stated my point was. Having the expectation of the essay be lowered allowed me to have the “freeway” of leaving some thoughts open to change. As we didn’t need to include quotes since we weren’t allowed to have any open book, it made the process much easier and faster. I found myself in the process of using rhetorical devices without intending to like a hypophora, which I used in the second paragraph “Why care? That’s the question that many think when reading those lines. Like the husband says she doesn’t owe her an explanation. If the wife were to only think of Mrs. Cooper as merely an employee and someone who takes care of her daughter then surely she wouldn’t care. Except that here it is evident that not only does the wife care enough to explain why there isn’t a Christmas tree in her house, but that she shares private intimate details of her life, and Mrs. Cooper reciprocates by telling her about her situation with her husband.” I asked a question then proceeded to answer it while carrying on to my next point.   Through what feels like the endless close readings and analysis I was able to narrow my focus on what I am attempting to argue, prove, or showcase in my essays instead of steering off. They helped me analyze texts further, and in the process view the text in a deeper and more profound manner. It allowed me to connect points from one story to the next as well as go from a deep specific point to a more general point inorder to connect and allow the reader to see the overall picture/connection. Once professors drop the high expectation of evidence in essays and give more leeway, students (like myself) are able to expand their points without being afraid of sounding repetitive or like they are simply paraphrasing what the quote is already explaining. Having certain requirements on me forces me to struggle and add things that aren’t necessary to their essays, in return having a whole section in the essay that doesn’t fit or doesn’t make sense. I felt that this allowed me to write to show off what I know, instead of writing to satisfy the requirement. Transitioning into paper number 2 final draft which was written after writing it in-class I noticed that The final draft allowed me to take into consideration the clarity that I had when I was laser focused on my paper. I admired how well I was able to lay out my points with no physical form of primary sources, instead with the information that was able to stick to my head. I learned that even though as a writer you would think you are expanding on your point enough you’re never really expanding enough, and there is always room for more clarity. I wish I would have dove deeper in some points that I made however overall the premises of the paper was well done.  Another point that I will work on in the future would be being less repetitive with certain words.  In my opinion, I was able to synthesize and properly explain the quotes while not sounding like I am just reciting what the quotes are stating. I was able to execute just that on paper #3 the goal for the final critical analysis paper was to be able to provide an argument that is present in two stories of my choice to in the end be able to find my outside source. The source’s aim was to prove, support or disprove whatever I am attempting to argue. I was able to find one quote that proves how the lack of protection of the American government from the unspoken rules and social guidelines placed on jewish people is shown across both stories. I was able to correctly support my argument. I was able to grow as a writer and only need to expand on two points I made on the entirety of my paper. I was able to elaborate well and thoroughly in regards to what the requirements for this paper were. My thesis was well formulated and concise. Which was particularly achieved through the sharing of my thesis in class and classmates as well as professor N, allowing me to tweak my thesis in a way that was direct and straight to the point. It was able to give an introduction as to what the paper was going to be arguing, in a short and simple manner. There were little to no grammatical, and spelling issues which is something that I struggled with in prior assignments. Overall, the goals which I had in mind were reached, I just need to work on the expansion of one/two points made.  The point of my portfolio was to achieve just that and showcase it through the organization of my posts. My site is designed to be aesthetically pleasing however easy to navigate and direct. I designed it to where it is in chronological order and some even have the date correction attached if it was written before the date it was posted.  My main goal is to showcase my three main essays as well as close readings that demonstrate how I obtained my goal of being a better, more concise writer. My site proves this thoroughly and illustrates clearly the type of work that I have completed throuRead more“Self-Assesment Assignment”

Paper #3 Reflection- In ClassThe goal for this final critical analysis paper was to be able to provide an argument that is present in two stories of my choice to in the end be able to find my outside source. The source’s aim was to prove, support or disprove whatever I am attempting to argue. In this case of my paper it was quite hard to find any support that was credible and that fit the narrative of my argument. However I was able to find one quote that proves how the lack of protection of the American government from the unspoken rules and social guidelines placed on jewish people is shown across both stories. I was able to correctly support my argument, however all that I need to do is elaborate correctly to who is that one of the characters desire to please. As well as elaborating on one specific word on the aspect of who the jewish government is. I believe I elaborated well and thoroughly in regards to what the requirements for this paper were. My thesis was well formulated and concise. It was able to give an introduction as to what the paper was going to be arguing, in a short and simple manner. There were little to no grammatical, and spelling issues which is something that I struggled with in prior assignments. Overall, the goals which I had in mind were reached, I just need to work on the expansion oRead more“Paper #3 Reflection- In Class”

Steinberg Article Short AssignmentTo connect the “Defender of the Faith” and Passover Steinberg states that defender of faith focuses chronologically and symbolically on the story of passover, and acknowledges that passover has historically been a time of freeing of the enslaved Jews. Steinberg includes the connection that Roth’s use of Passover seder as an excuse that Grossbart employs to separate himself from the rest of the soldiers and claim his special jewishness. Roth’s use of Passover  in this setting emphasizes the connection between the Jewish migration myth and the Holocaust catastrophe. Steinberg also points out that Roth’s stories don’t seem to connect to Judaism “on a deeper level than personal identity versus group identity”.Read more“Steinberg Article Short Assignment”

Potential reading pairs and topic for paper #3The Last Topic: Exploring the way America comes across throughout the two stories  Two Texts Selected: Eli, The Fanatic and The Loudest Voice Both of these stories are  in regards to the drastic change and basically expectation vs reality of the jewish community in America. Eli The Fanatic is able to highlight why many of the rules placed on American Jews, and jews in general, are so different from what they believe is right. Even though Jewish people are not doing anything legally wrong, socially it is wrong because it’s out of the customs and regulations that most Jewish people are used to following in America. Through this story the customs are enforced on Eli by other Jews, saying that even though he is not doing anything wrong he must stop having a school with Eighteen children.  On the other hand we have The Loudest Voice, once again even though he is not doing anything wrong he must stop having a school with Eighteen children. On the other hand we have The Loudest Voice, once again even though there is no written rule or law that shirley cannot participate in certain places the mother explains that it is simply not right, and not the good thing to do. Shirley’s mother’s attitude throughout the story demonstrates how much there is a lack of approval for Shirley partaking in the Christmas play.  Across both stories America comes across as this country that has created a pedestal and a line that Jewish people must follow. However it is this line that was also created by Jewish people themselves. This is demonstrated through the stance that Shirley’s mom has on Shirly participating and being active in a Christmas play instead of letting the participation and “outspokenness” be left to those who actually Celebrate Christmas. While on the other side of the coin, Eli was shamed and expected to stop teaching eighteen children in the residence, not because it was exactly agaRead more“Potential reading pairs and topic for paper #3”

Paper #2 ReflectionThe final draft allowed me to take into consideration the clarity that I had when I was laser focused on my paper. I admired how well I was able to lay out my points with no physical form of primary sources, instead with the information that was able to stick to my head. I learned that even though as a writer you would think you are expanding on your point enough you’re never really expanding enough, and there is always room for more clarity. I wish I would have dove deeper in some points that I made however overall the premises of the paper was well done.  Another point that I will work on in the future would be being less repetitive with certain words.  In my opinion, I was able to synthesize and properly explain the quotes while not sounding like I am just reciting what the quotes are staRead more“Paper #2 Reflection”

 Adaptation and Assimilation Brings On Changes: Argumentative EssayAdapting to many things is difficult, and with adaptation changes arrive. Without a doubt assimilating to a new culture or assimilating to new social constructs can cause many changes within itself. Two of the greatest changes that arise, some may even say crisis, are culture and identity. More specifically how dissociation from culture and identity occurs when trying to assimilate. In the stories, “Lady Of The Lake” by Bernard Malmud and “Call It Sleep” by Henry Roth we see in the main characters a loss of identity and dissociation with their culture for the sake of social success. The difference between both is that in “Lady Of The Lake” the identity crisis and assimilation issue in regards to romance and the social challenge that surrounds it. While in call it sleep the assimilation issue and identity crisis revolves around the social expectations placed on the main character by his friend causing disregard to his religion. Nonetheless both stories are rooted in Jewishness and the difficulty the characters, David and Freeman, face navigating their Jewishness romantically and socially.  To begin in “Lady Of The Lake” by Bernard Malmud readers are told that the reason that Freeman leaves Coney Island and goes to Italy is to find love. From the beginning readers are given the sense that Freeman felt the need to leave Coney Island and America as a whole because dating in the jewish community was troubling. This caused Freeman to have the precedent of not stating he was jewish when attempting to find love in italy. “[ Henry Levin, known as Henry R. Freeman] Went abroad seeking romance. In Paris for no reason he was sure of, except that he was tired of the past-tired of the limitations it had imposed upon him” (Malmud,105). As readers we can already see the detachment on behalf of freeman from his Jewishness, which started with his name. When at the Lake this young woman catches his attention, in one of the interactions that they have she asks him if he is Jewish and he remarks and says no (offended almost). Even after the young woman continues to show interest, he denies being jewish. In the end he loses the opportunity with the women because he felt that in order to have a better chance with her (or anyone) he must lie about his religion. In return he ended up losing the girl because she believed that he was not jewish. Freeman changed part of his whole identity to assimilate to what he believed love is and to be more appealing to women in italy.  Freeman however was not the only one who changed and/or pushed aside part of his identity to be more appealing. David the main character of “Call it Sleep” By Henry Roth had a similar issue, just a tad different. Instead of wanting to appeal to what is romantically or socially “correct” he does it to appeal to the friend that he wants to be accepted by. David wants to be socially accepted by Leo who is Catholic. In order to do that David practically pushes his Jewishness aside and holds the cross and stays with it. While also creating a myth about his origins that involves christianity.  In summary dissociating from their Jewishness in both “Call It Sleep” by Henry Roth and “Lady Of The Lake” By Bernard Malmud, is done to appeal whether it is romantically or socially to someone else. Throughout the  course of these two stories assimilating, being accepted and achieving their main goals (friendship and romance) in the Freeman and David’s eyes is achieved by pretending to be someone they are not, even if it is momentarily. Taking into account all of these points it is proven that assimilating and wanting to be accepted often comes together with pretending to be something you’re not. Work Cited  Malamud, Bernard. The Magic Barrel. Farrar, StrauRead more” Adaptation and Assimilation Brings On Changes: Argumentative Essay”

Reflection on In-class Writing Assignment 3/29Prior to starting the assignment I was quite nervous due to the rapid change and unpredictability of the strict requirements. I feel as if I would’ve taken it lighter, if this would’ve been told to all students since it would’ve been expected. As a student who has had to write various essays in a short period of time, and as someone who regularly times herself this was not a difficult task. I already knew the prompt, knew what to expect and had a general idea as to what I wanted to include. Not only was I prepared prompt wise,I had re-read the stories to be clear on the points that I wanted to make. I feel as the freeway/liberty that we had during the in-class writing made it much easier. Reason being that we didn’t need to and weren’t expected to meet a word count or have a strict format. This allowed me to feel comfortable enough to expand on my thoughts, and put it all on paper without having to feel the pressure of everything having to be a certain way. Having the expectation of the essay be lowered allowed me to have the “freeway” of leaving some thoughts open to change. As we didn’t need to include quotes since we weren’t allowed to have any open book, it made the process much easier and faster. I  dwell the majority of the time writing essays, looking for evidence that fits perfectly. Once professors drop the high expectation of evidence in essays and give more leeway, students (like myself) are able to expand their points without being afraid of sounding repetitive or like they are simply paraphrasing what the quote is already explaining. Having certain requirements on me forces me to struggle and add things that aren’t necessary to their essays, in return having a whole section in the essay that doesn’t fit or doesn’t make sense. I felt that this allowed me to write to show off what I know, instead of writing to satisfy the requirement. I would not mind doing this again, (not for the research paper, I need the outside sources with me) for other assignments. Not to mention I was able to simply write something in class and then leave without having to do anything else. While not having to worry about anything else in regards to the essay once I get home, that’s always a plus. Overall, this exercise taught me to not underestimate myseRead more“Reflection on In-class Writing Assignment 3/29”

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