"Little Cog-Burt" & "Cotton Candy" (BP 3)



In the short stories, "Little Cog-Burt" & " Cotton Candy", there are many similarities and differences that be observed within the author’s messages. Although both stories have complexities to their morals, they both have a simple message of there is more complexities to a person than meets the eye. This message that has been created by both women is influenced by their personal lives and achievements.


Both authors, Phyllis Shand Allfrey and Dora Alonso, are both known advocates for human rights. While Allfrey has created a name for herself as a known activist for Dominican laborers rights, Alonso has made numerous famous stories that deal with the hardships of Cuban peasantry. Both women have gained world wide recognition for their contribution to a better society. 

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Phyllis Shand Allfrey
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Dora Alonso
Their beliefs and struggles in life can be seen within their stories. For example, in both stories, there is an element of deception and misconceptions within each story. In “Little Cog-Burt”, the mother has a misconception of how Christmas will be with their workers, while in “Cotton Candy”, the girl, Lola, has a misconception of how romance will be. The way Alonso and Allfrey shine light on the misconceptions of peasantry and workers’ rights, is similar to how they add misconceptions to their characters.

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