Breaking down the Walls: A Discourse of Ideology and “Otherness”
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Eric Flowers EN 411 Dr. Robert Young 6 May 2005 Breaking down the Walls: A Discourse of Ideology and "Otherness" As a critic of not only Multi-Cultural Literature, but also U.S. social philosophies, I have been forced to come to terms with some very alarming truths concerning American society. That is, observing the United States with more of a critical eye as opposed to living as a detached citizen has allowed me to see that the American creed or assertion that it works solely for the freedom and justice of all people is wholly false. From their day of birth, citizens of the United States of America are lead to believe that their country is naturally honorable, compassionate, and caring. Furthermore, the U.S. too pushes itself as a warrior who always fights for "the greater good of all man kind." However, these are all ideas and claims that I find to be visibly and wholly...

