Essays on The Century Quilt

In the poem “The Century Quilt” Marilyn Nelson Waniek uses imagery, symbolism, and tone to capture the families heritage and love, while also reconciling on her past memories. The hope to keep the family’s history within them forever is the main concept that is stated...

Quilts can be a narrative factor of the history behind many cultures. The powerful symbolism in each stitch of their unique patterns has represented many intimate bonds between families, communities, and friends. In her poem “The Century Guilt” Marilyn Wainek effectively illustrates the meaning and...

Susan Glaspell’s drama “Trifles” is a play about a woman who was suspected for the murder of her husband. The play is set during the 19th century, a time where it was known for women to be treated poorly, especially as wives. Most women were...

In the poem, “The Century Quilt,” by Marilyn Nelson Waniek, Waniek outlines the significance of her quilt utilizing symbolism, tone, and structure. The descriptions in each of the squares of the quilt shares the bonds between families and friends. She can pass on the pride...