Analysis Of Randall Kenan's The Foundation Of The Earth

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In the past few years, there is a difference in states approach to gay, marriage. More and more states join the wave and approve gay marriage across America. Today’s days more than half of the states in America allow and recognize gay marriage. However, there are few states that do not agree with the idea of two people married from the same gender. Randall Kenan in his story, “The Foundation of the Earth” (107-119), addresses the issue of marriage equality and the ignorance that comes with it. The story is about a religious woman, Maggie, who raised her grandchild, Eduard. When her grandson dies she is mourning and ask herself why he never came to visit her, when she realizes that the reason is his him being gay. As a result of it she decides

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