An essay discussing the role of the creative outsider in American society using several works of relevant literature. It is thematically concluded that The U.S. is a country not only built by 'outsiders,' but whose arts and culture are influenced by them as well. The three texts used are listed in a bibliography. A nine page paper looking at Willa Cather's lesbianism as a reason for her nonconformist views. The paper asserts that due to the threat of being blackballed in the publishing industry, Cather was forced to hide her homosexuality, but her nonconformity shines through in her works.
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The paper concludes that Paul's rebellion pits far more than father against son, or the exquisite against the drab, or illusion against reality. It calls the very nature of reality into question, and strongly suggests that reality is relative to each individual. A 5 page paper analyzing Willa Cather s novel in terms of its treatment of a strong, independent woman and her influence on the outcasts of society. No additional sources. A 9 page paper analyzing Walker's emphasis on 'womanism', and the social and historical forces underlying it.