Abstract
This is a critique of the representation and personification of civil wars in Middle Eastern countries. Excerpts from the novels and many quotes are found in this paper. Styles of authors Adnan and al-Shaykh are compared and contrasted.

From the Paper
"Parallels can be drawn between the styles of authors Etel Adnan in Sitt Marie Rose and Hanan al-Shaykh in The Story of Zahra. Both authors create characters whose lives embody the struggle of the Civil War through their emotions and actions. The novels seem to be created in order to bridge the internal and external wars between each of the protagonists. However, differences can be distinguished between the facets of war both main characters portray. The design of the protagonists Zahra and Sitt Marie Rose to embody the Civil War shapes the backbone of these novels in different ways."

Tags:adnan, civil, east, etel, hanan, marie, middle, representation, rose, shaykh, sitt, story, war, zahra

Abstract
This paper uses two essays to argue that racial profiling is pretty much a necessity in contemporary American society, especially in light of the potential for another significant terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Adnan Khan's "Close Encounters with US Immigration" and Linda Chavez' "Everything Isn't Racial Profiling" are the essays used in the argument.

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"Racial profiling can be used in a racist manner, but most law enforcement officials rise above using this method of targeting individuals by specific characteristics related to criminal activity, in a racist way. However, since September 11, Americans have been willing to permit some erosion of civil rights in order to increase American security and to offer law enforcement officials the tools needed to detect and apprehend potential terrorists. As such, racial profiling represents a wise use of resources by law enforcement because it targets individuals or..."

Tags:African Americans, 9/11, civil liberties, Arabs, law enforcement, terrorism, criminal justice, racism