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"The Banality of Evil", 2006.
An analysis of Hannah Arendt's work "The Banality of Evil." Several possibilities are discussed which explain evil and its results.
1,263 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper explores Hannah Arendt's theory which she called "the banality of evil." Arendt's hypothesis is critiqued and studied through the example of Adolf Eichmann, a figure responsible for orchestrating the Nazi Holocaust. A disturbing facet of Arendt's argument is based on the belief that Adolf Eichmann lacked intrinsically evil psychological makeup. It is debated in this paper whether a human being could willingly devise a scheme that was the most sadistic and systematic killing in world history. A brief portion of the paper examines common instances where the 'banality of evil' could excuse wrongdoing.
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"The term 'banality of evil' can be explained in a variety of ways. Literally, the word 'banality' translates as "dullness". The word evil can be defined as "something that brings sorrow, distress, or calamity" . On the surface, a basic analysis of the phrase implies that sadistic behavior does not always have a starting point. Arendt's use of this phrase offers an alternative explanation to our traditional perceptions of evil. She refutes the notion that an ulterior motive must exist to commit sinister acts such as the Holocaust. In Eichmann's example, this would imply that he was not motivated by Anti-Semitism or inner-resentment towards any race. Instead, Arendt proposes that some individuals' capacity for evil derives from their superficial character. Their superficiality dulls their ability to make informed and moral decisions."
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Dealing with Death and Dying, 2004.
This paper looks at the decision making process for dealing with death and dying.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This paper deals with death and dying and the decisions that have to be made at such a time. It deals with advance directives and surrogates and substitutes who make these decisions when the patient is no longer able. It looks at the patient's rights and how the ultimate decision on treatment is theirs. The writer also discusses how important advance directives are to ensure their wishes are followed, if they are unable to speak for themselves.
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"Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is credited with introducing the subject of death and dying as a legitimate subject for discussion in medical circles and the community as a whole and her book 'On Death and Dying' is required reading in most major nursing and medical schools. Kubler-Ross, herself a physician, began her pioneering work with the terminally ill at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver and her interest in death and dying was sparked by a visit to a concentration camp where thousands of children ... "
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Anne Frank, 2005.
This paper looks at the life of Anne Frank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper tells the story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam. The writer discusses that she hid for 25 months before being discovered and then was sent to a concentration camp along with her sister and parents. The writer tells that Anne, her sister and mother died in the camps. In this paper the writer shows that her father survived and published her diary, which has become known the world over as "The Diary of Anne Frank".
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"When Adolf Hitler came to power, his anti-Semitic beliefs were put into practice by his Nazi party, which passed anti-Jewish laws and built concentration camps, where millions of Jews were killed or died from the harsh conditions. Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl and her family were forced to hide and Anne began a diary which documented the sufferings of her family. It has become famous as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and has been made into movies, TV specials and plays. The diary ..."
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"The Complete Maus (I & II)", 2004.
This paper analyzes Art Spiegelman's graphic novel "The Complete Maus (I & II)."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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An analysis of Art Spiegelman's graphic novel in comic book form depicting his father's survival of the concentration camps of the Jewish Holocaust that compares the experience to those of Malcolm X in his autobiography. The paper's focus is on overcoming forces of oppression.
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"The Complete Maus I II: Introduction. Art Spiegelman's two volume graphic novel "The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale." "My Father Bleeds History and Here My Troubles Began" is an informative account of his father's internment in the Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust of WWII."
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Holocaust Denial, 2004.
This paper discusses the weaknesses of the Holocaust denial theory.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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The paper explains how the Holocaust denial theory is unique in that it forces its proponents to denounce a veritable monolith of hard evidence that runs contrary to its central claims. The five primary pillars of Holocaust denial theory are explored and ultimately discarded amidst a convergence of evidence that the Holocaust did, tragically, take place.
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"There is a burden of proof that every historian must bear and it is in many respects one's ability to authenticate an historical event with hard data and incontrovertible fact that will validate one's analysis of the past. Old Testament accounts, for example, often at times discuss characters and events that are only to be found in the Old Testament itself. Archaeology has done little to verify claims that, for instance, men such as Solomon or Abraham ever actually existed."
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The Holocaust, 2005.
This paper details survival, resistance and rescue during the Holocaust.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper discusses survival, resistance and rescue during the Holocaust, explaining the various modes of resistance and strategies employed for survival. The paper contends that no one method of resistance was the best.
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"The analyses and narratives presented in the three books suggest very strongly that modes of survival, resistance and rescue were possible during the Holocaust. Without question, instances of the failure of these modes of behavior likely outweigh instances of their success. Nonetheless, the text establishes that such activities were possible and practiced regularly throughout the Holocaust. The paper examines the Holocaust through the essays of numerous scholars and other writers."
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The Nuremberg Laws, 2004.
A discussion on the impact of Nuremberg laws.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper surveys the passage and impact of the Nuremberg Laws in Germany in 1935. It explains that these laws lead to greater persecution of Jewish people, and deprived them of their natural rights.
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"For example in May the German government passed a law prohibiting Jews from joining the army. And that summer anti-Jewish propaganda appeared in Nazi German shops and restaurants Racial Policy of Nazi Germany. It was not a major surprise therefore when on September Hitler announced two Nuremberg Laws titled the Reich Citizenship Law and the Law for the Protection of German Blood and Honour at an annual Nazi rally ..."
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Hitler, 2004.
A discussion on Hitler's influence on Germany.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses Hitler's influence on Germany from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s. It explores the sources of his influence and why he was initially successful. The author describes the Post World War I conditions in Germany. The paper expands on Hitler's successful use of radio & propaganda films in order to establish a Third Reich.
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The Holocaust, 2004.
An argumentative essay which compares Spielberg's film "Schindler's List" and Resnais' film "Night and Fog".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper argues that the main theme in both Resnais' film "Night and Fog" and Spielberg's film "Schindler's List" is to remind individuals of their responsibility to ensure that such atrocities as the Holocaust never occur again.
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Adolph Hitler, 2004.
A literary comparison on Hitler's final day.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper explores the events occurring on Hitler's last day of life, April 30, 1945, as discussed in the books "The Last Days of Hitler: Legend, Evidence and Truth" and "Nazi Germany: A New History". It explains that these sources tell two different accounts of Hitler's final day of tension, turmoil, and utter apathy.
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"His chief aim was to acquire an empire for purely German people through his mighty military machine. It was the goals and desires of this one man, Hitler which led Germany to become involved in a two-front war inevitably leading to the fall of Hitler's Third Reich and, his suicide. The events occurring on Hitler's last day of life, April 30 were discussed in the books ..."
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"The Great Dictator" and "Schindler's List", 2004.
A critique and analysis of Charlie Chaplin's film "The Great Dictator" and Steven Spielberg's film "Schindler's List".
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper presents a critique of Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" and Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List." The critique includes a summary of the film, characterization in the film, audience reaction, and critical reaction. Also included is a discussion about how the films relate to the Nazi regime and the Holocaust.
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"Before the horrors of the Holocaust became evident, Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" advocating the forces of democracy to collectively stand against fascism found its way into theaters. Ironically, production of the film began on September the day Britain and France declared war on Germany. Prior to WWII Britain's policy of appeasement and the U S policy of isolationism did little to persuade Chaplin against making the film a parody of Hitler's and Mussolini's fascism. Britain announced it would not release the film for fear of..."
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Alan Resnais' "Night and Fog", 2004.
A discussion and analysis of Alan Resnais documentary work on the Holocaust, "Night and Fog".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines filmmaker Alain Resnais' documentary approach to recounting memories of the Holocaust with a warning never to forget. The paper includes a list of the sources used by the filmmaker and an annotated bibliography.
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Ordinary Lives, 2005.
Compares the wartime experiences of Anne Frank and Hatsuyo Nakamura.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the experiences of Anne Frank and Hatsuyo Nakamura in relation to their respective experiences with the horrors of war and discrimination.
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"The experiences of Hatsuyo Nakamura and Anne Frank reveal how ordinary individuals confronted with the incomprehensible horrors of war and discrimination often achieve extraordinary feats. There are many similarities between Hatsuyo Nakamura and Anne Frank. They both suffered great losses due to war, they both were subjected to discrimination of the most oppressive nature and they both found a way to persevere in the midst of the horrors of war. While their cultures, religions and economic circumstances differed, the experiences of both Hatsuyo Nakamura and Anne Frank reveal..."
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Adolf Hitler, 2004.
A look at the lifespan development and personality of one of the most notorious figures in history, Adolf Hitler.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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This is a lifespan development and personality paper centering on a developmental perspective of Adolph Hitler. The paper discusses the negative effects of Hitler's early home life such as the lack of a father figure. The paper also discusses his search for a substitute father figure as an adult and the failure of Hitler's mother to provide guidance. Furthermore, the paper looks at Hitler's neurotic conception of the world and his growing belief that only he could become the leader of his vision, not other people.
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"This paper offers a developmental perspective of Adolf Hitler who rose to power from a man who occupied seemingly insignificant political positions to become the unchallenged leader of Germany until his death. His dictatorial governmental policies that led to the elimination of political opponents and his hatred of the Jews can be traced back to his childhood influences, developments and experiences. The significance of these influences will be explored in the discussion of the background of Hitler. Furthermore two theories of personality-Maslow's Hierarchy..."
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