"Three Negro Classics"

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The paper analyzes the works "Up From Slavery" by Booker T. Washington and "The Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. DuBois that describe the horrors of slavery and the black experience at the turn of the 20th century. The paper outlines the authors' main arguments and relates that both authors wrote their books at a time when society was changing, but blacks were still not considered a viable part of society. The paper also highlights how blacks understood that education and equality were two things to strive and fight for to help them succeed.

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"In "Up From Slavery," Booker T. Washington discusses his life and his work as one of the most influential black men of the 20th century. He wrote the book in 1901, and his main argument throughout the book is that anyone can make something of themselves if they only work hard at overcoming obstacles. Midway through the book he writes, "Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work" (Washington 130), and his life story bears this out. He worked extremely hard to create schools and trade schools for blacks, and he became known as a champion of education and educational reform. He holds these arguments throughout this book, and makes the reader understand how important it was to establish educational guidelines at a time when blacks were suffering in society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• DuBois, W.E.B., and Washington, Booker T. Three Negro Classics. New York: Avon Books, 1999.

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