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WWII and Epistolary Fiction
This weeks class we got the opportunity to choose between three epistolary short stories written by Emma Donoghue. I personally chose to read the short story called “The Gift”. This story was inspired by letters to a New York adoption agency from the birth mother of infant, Lily May Bell. This story is about letters…
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Letters to Clara Breed
This week, I got the opportunity to read various letters sent to Clara Breed: an American librarian who supported many children of the Japanese American community during World War II. These letters captured the reality of a dark period in American history, where innocent people were persecuted based on their race. 3 Surprising Points: Clara…
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The History of Muhlenberg through WWII Sports Letters
This week, I was given the opportunity to read and observe old letters exchanged between Muhlenberg student athletes and their families during World War II. These letters not only provided information about their athletic careers back in the day, but they also revealed how students balanced personal relationships, school, and being drafted into the military.…