The characters in Z.Z. Packer’s story "Brownies‚" are all distinct and unique in their very own way. Though some of the characters are round‚ others seem to have more flat characteristics that make them blend into the natural atmosphere in which the story takes place. For example‚ the narrator in the story‚ "Snot‚" tries to blend in while she is at the camp site. She states‚ "I wanted nothing more than to be through with it all: the bus ride‚ the troop‚ school-all of it" (Packer 358). With this
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LenNee’ Kimbell Professor O’Roark ENGL 210-103 13 March 2014 More than just “Brownies” “Brownies‚” by ZZ Packer is about a Brownie troop of fourth-grade African American girls from suburban Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ who go to summer camp. (Gale) At the camp‚ they have an altercation with another troop called troop 909 which were all white girls. They believed that one of the white girls addressed them with a racial insult by calling one of them the “N” word. Apparently they feel offended and seek revenge
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The theme of otherness is a harsh‚ yet sad reality that is the main focus in Z.Z Packer’s “Brownies.” Through the isolation of races‚ as well as Laurel and her Brownie troop‚ the overall experience of “otherness” is affected. This main focus of the isolation of race between the two Brownie troops are exemplified during the story through the help of the narrator‚ Laurel. While reading Z.Z Packer’s “Brownies‚” it is noted that the Brownie troop and troop 909 both represent different groups of “others”
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Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe is a sweet recipe. People are like all those recipes in which includes ice cream. Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe can be easily prepared at home. Ingredients for “Apricot Cream Cheese Chocolate Brownies Recipe”. • Half cup of the dried apricots (finely chopped) • 8 oz of The Cream cheese • 7 table-spoons of The Fresh Milk • 3 table-spoons of the unSalted Butter • 1/2cup of the Sugar • 1-2 Eggs • 2-3 table-spoons of The unSalted Butter
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They walked down the bus aisle and sat at the back‚ trying to be ‘cool.’ A group of highschoolers got on the bus at the next stop. A highschool kitten pulls out a bag of “brownies.” They began eating the brownies when one of them had a not so great idea. “Hey dudes‚ wouldn’t it be funny if we gave those bunnies some “brownies?” “Sure. Why not?” says another. One of the high schoolers asks one of the younger rabbits if they want some of the fake sweets. The little bunnies looked to each other
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There are many different ways to make brownies‚ but this is my favorite. This recipe is not only delicious but it is also fast and simple. The recipe is split up into three sections; the ingredients‚ cooking directions‚ and finally the serving point. The first step in baking brownies is to gather all the ingredients and also preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make sure you have chocolate pudding mix‚ milk‚ chocolate cake mix‚ chocolate chips‚ measuring cups‚ a whisk‚ and a big spoon before you
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“Brownies” Race: A word thick with history‚ and especially offense. In ZZ Packer’s “Brownies‚” racism is shown in its full form. In “Brownies” a young group of African American girls are affected by the racial slurs supposedly called by another group of Caucasian girls while attending a summer camp. Throughout the story these young girls attempt to solve their problems with their own solutions‚ rather than to consult an adult‚ and come in conflict with multiple problems. Race plays an integral part
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The Brownies description of troop 909 “They were white girls‚ their complexions a blend of ice cream: strawberry‚ vanilla in the first few lines it is very clear that racial issues and segregation is a main topic. The author ZZ Packer did a great job stating since the beginning that the stories was going to be confrontational “Troop 909 was doomed from the first day of camp;” Segregation is also still happening during this time since there is no diversity in the members of the each troop‚ one is
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Honey-Bun Cake Thesis: Are you looking for a stomach filling‚ heart warming‚ and show stopping dessert to bring to any family or social event? Well‚ you’ve found it! During this process a person will receive a great understanding of what it takes to make the best honey - bun cake in the world. I. Honey-bun cake A. Overview of cake B. Overview of paper II. What do you need? A. Cookware needed B. Ingredients III. Directions‚ directions‚ directions A. Combining of Dry
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Stages in Preparing an Effective Outline for a Presentation Giving a presentation can be a daunting task‚ especially for those not inclined toward public speaking. Still‚ even people with poor speaking skills have the potential to give an effective presentation‚ no matter how large the audience. The key to delivering a compelling presentation is to prepare an effective outline. You will need to follow several guidelines to construct an organized and effective outline. Rhetorical Purpose • Identify
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