Cultural Conversations - Introduction

Over the next ten days, I will be posting a series of short essays that deal with conflict and culture. These essays were prompted by my attendance in a American Literature class, which focused on works from Colonial times to the post-Civil War era.

In general, our instructor (Dr. Holly Masturzo of the University of Houston) would ask us to write on a particular topic, which would also be connected to some work we were currently discussing in class. Many of my responses were of an intensely personal nature. I invite you to share your own experiences through your response to my work.