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Children's Historical Literature: A Comparison, 2008.
A comparison of three histories written for children: "The Double Life of Pocahontas," by Jean Fritz, Mary Pope Osborne's "Davy Crockett" and Julius Lester's "John Henry."
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the blending of story with history in children's historical literature and how history is brought to life in three very different ways in "The Double Life of Pocahontas," by Jean Fritz, Mary Pope Osborne's "Davy Crockett" and Julius Lester's "John Henry." The author describes how Fritz creates a historical context around which little fiction exists, Osborn effectively blends the two while Lester retells the full legend. The author concludes that in all three cases there is a sense that the subject is less important than the impact the characters have had on our culture and history.
From the Paper
"All three of these books deal with historic figures who were real and who were involved in the formation of the nation as we know it today. Pocahontas, Davy Crockett, and John Henry all are parts of the entire American folklore and are therefore part of all of our stories. How each author treats their subject, however, does differ along with their subjects. Pocahontas is treated as an important figure from an emotional point of view, Davy Crockett is found within the fiction of his legend, John Henry is seen as representative of the power and significance of African-American labor in the 19th century."
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"Cassandra", 2008.
A comparison of Homer's "Iliad" with Christa Wolf's "Cassandra" - an account of war by a man and a woman, respectively, on the same topic.
1,433 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses the novel, "Cassandra," written by Christa Wolf. It discusses how the novel is a woman's view on war and why it is given such importance. The paper discusses the plot of the story and the style in which Wolf wrote it. The paper briefly compares Wolf's "Cassandra" with Homer's "Iliad" which is an account written by a man on the same topic.
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"In Cassandra however, he can still boast but doesn't always get away with it. In a rather accusatory and insulting tone, Wolf referred to Achilles in this way: "A fiend in battle so that everyone would see he was not a coward, he did not know what to do with himself once the fighting was done...And this is the man to whom Calchas the seer later had to turn over his daughter." (83) Cassandra believed that Achilles' brave soldier act was but only a facade. While Homer mentions facts to capture the essence of Achilles' personality, Wolf uses observation and perception to get her results. The bottom line was the same in both cases: Achilles was an arrogant fool. But Homer said it in much different manner than Wolf. And this is what sets Cassandra apart from male accounts of Trojan War."
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The Life of a Slave Child, 2008.
A critical analysis of "Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South" by Marie Jenkins Schwartz.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 36.95
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The paper examines "Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South" that looks at the lives of children under the height of Southern slavery and how they were essentially considered economic assets. The paper contends that Schwartz fails to fully explore the emotional attachment slave owners developed toward slave children, and the lengths the slave community would go to in order to safeguard the children. The paper asserts that by expanding on these two key issues, Schwartz could have provided a more holistic overview of what it was like to live as a slave child.
Outline:
Introduction
Schwartz and the Lives of Slave Children
Owners and Slave Children
Slaves as Lobbyists
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South, Marie Jenkins Schwartz offers a look at the typical life of a slave child, from fetal development through early adulthood (Schwartz, 2000). Schwartz uses a variety of tools, such as testimony from former slaves and slave owners, to construct a detailed account of how primarily economic factors influenced how slave children were raised. In the process of developing this argument, Schwartz offers an intriguing glimpse at two lines of inquiry that are not fully developed in her work. By focusing too heavily on the economic nature of the relationship between slave children, their owners, and the slave community, Schwartz fails to appreciate the emotional attachment some owners developed with the children, and the role slave community activism played in the children's upbringing."
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Poetry, 2008.
A critical review of the poem "Unknown Girl in the Maternity Ward" by Anne Sexton.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper discusses Anne Sexton's poem, "Unknown Girl in the Maternity Ward", and how it highlights the imagery of the metaphor and the pathos of the "Unknown Girl." The paper notes that the pictures denote some anxiety between mother and child. The paper further notes that the word "lie" is also synonymous with falsehood and thus the reader has some trepidation about reading the rest of the poem.
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"In the next stanza that motherly feeling becomes stronger and she senses that the child knows she belongs with her, yet she also knows that they will not be together long. As the poem plays out we find that she is an unwed mother and in the fifties that often meant that you were to give up the child to an adoption service, so she states, 'you will not know me very long." The feel of the institution comes full force presented in the phrase, "The doctors are enamel," (Sexton 24) cold, white unfeeling porcelain that cannot be dented or harmed by outside circumstance."
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"A Single Shard", 2008.
A review of Linda Sue Park's book, "A Single Shard."
1,092 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the book "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park. Specifically, it discusses why the main character, Min is angry and even cruel.
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"Min is angry and gruff because he is unhappy. He has lost a son and he is angry about that, and he has not attained the height in his career that he has hoped to attain because he is a perfectionist who will not work faster to sell more of his pottery. And so, he is angry and gruff with those around him to cover up his own sadness and depression. The author shows this in the scene where Min tells Tree-ear is not his son. She writes, "Tree-ear saw the potter's eyes, fierce with grief and rage. Min choked out the last words: 'You are not my son'" (Park 95). Min is bitter and angry that he has lost a son, but he is also incredibly sad that he has no one to pass his craft on to. He is bound by traditions of the past, and he cannot let go of them, and so, he will not bend and teach his craft to Tree-ear. All of these things combine to make him an unhappy, bitter, and unfulfilled man. In addition, Min seems a little hopeless because he cannot see the future or hope for anything better. When his pottery does not meet his standards, he destroys it, and only comes up with excuses when the emissary wants him to submit another piece anyway. He is his own worst enemy at times, only thinking of reasons why he cannot do something, rather than searching for ways to make it work."
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"Chronicle of a Death Foretold", 2008.
An examination of the theme of honor in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book "A Chronicle of a Death Foretold."
859 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper discusses Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book "A Chronicle of a Death Foretold." The paper discusses how the author uses a theme of honor in cooperation with themes of family and symbolic actions throughout the book. It specifically shows that honor is the most predominant theme and that Marquez has made a clear statement against honor as motivation for murder.
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"The central issue in Marquez's story is the murder of Santiago, an honor killing. The code of honor that caused the killing was obviously set within the social community. The community did not act as it would have in most murders because it valued the avenging of lost honor. Every mention of honor in the text shows that the code of honor valued family and chastity. Since Angela's chastity had been taken, the only response according to the community's code of honor was to avenge her by killing the man who took it away. Clearly, all evidence suggests that the community code of honor, accepted by both men and women in the community, was the cause of the murder of Santiago."
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Two Lives of Beethoven, 2008.
This paper looks at two different biographies of Beethoven, by Martin Geck and by David Wyn Jones.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, who by the time of his death in 1827, was already recognized as one of the greatest musical talents of his era. At the end of reading the biographies of both Geck and Jones, the writer notes that one is left with an impression of Beethoven that often confirms the stereotype of the Romantic genius at odds with his era. But, as both biographers point out, this is a notion that Beethoven played a major role in fostering. The writer discusses that as an emblematic figure of Romanticism, Beethoven not only composed some of the most important music of all time; he also gave rise to common beliefs about the myth of artistic genius. The writer concludes that ultimately, it may be impossible for a truly "objective" account of Beethoven's life to ever emerge, owing to the fact that mythology and reality are inextricable when considering the legacy of this great man - and the music that continues to live on, all these years later.
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"At the same time, Geck shows the ways in which Beethoven fostered many of the myths surrounding his genius during his own lifetime. Geck admits early on that there continues to be some confusion regarding Beethoven's exact birth date, for example. Much of this confusion arises from the fact that Beethoven was not the first-born son of his parents - but he was the first-born son to survive. Two years prior to Beethoven's birth, they had had another son who was also named Ludwig, but who died in infancy. For this reason, Beethoven believed that he had been born in 1772, rather than 1770, as has commonly been believed.
"If there is a problem with Geck's biography, it is a structural one."
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Misunderstood Women, 2008.
An analysis of Elizabeth and Jane in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
1,632 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper analyzes the characters of Elizabeth and Jane in "Pride and Prejudice" and discusses how they were misunderstood because they went against society standards.
Outline:
Introduction
Elizabeth
Jane
Conclusion
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"In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennet is seen as "strong and intelligent, however at the same time, she can be viewed as bewitching. To the reader, it appears that Elizabeth's has strength of character and moral integrity, great intelligence, and an attractive personality. On the other hand, she is misunderstood since she refused to marry Darcy's first marriage proposal. During this time period, women were seen and not heard, which caused a lot of drama for her. Furthermore, Jane was misunderstood because she supported Elizabeth in her decisions, which was not common when someone went against society at that time period. Therefore, they were two misunderstand women that went against society's standards."
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Psalm 62, 2008.
Analyzes Psalm 62, which, according to Jewish tradition, is the work of David.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that Psalm 62, is found in the second book of the Psalter, is linked with Jeduthun and his sons and was written as a hymn to be sung in his choir after his manner. The author points out that the speaker of Psalm 62 is a person of some prestige or power - most likely, he is a king. Jeduthun himself had been appointed by King David as one of his three music masters, which gives further confirmation as to the Psalm's Davidic authorship. The paper concludes that, with its refrains of "alone" or "only", Psalm 62 is a celebratory affirmation of the power of trust in God.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Psalm 62 Introduced
The Psalm's Genre and Authorship as Reflected in Text
Psalm 62: Exposition
Translation
Structure
Meanings of Key Words
Themes
Psalm 62: Theological Meaning
Theological Message as Related to the Bible
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"Here, the speaker is evoking the need to separate oneself from the trappings of the material world in order to affirm one's connection to God and the eternal. As the second of these two verses tells us, riches tend to be acquired in immoral ways. It is also inferred in the last line that the more riches one acquires, the more one will be tempted to commit immoral deeds, feeling oneself to be equal to or independent of God. What is more, the acquisition of riches gives us false hope. After all, wealth will not save one from death."
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Many Religions; Universal Ideals, 2008.
A comparison and contrast of "Gandhi's Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth", by Mahatma Gandhi, "Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux" by John Neihardt and "The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper examines three works, "Gandhi's Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth, "Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux" and "The Hiding Place" that represent completely different cultures, regions and faiths in the world, but all have similar messages of hope and redemption. The paper shows how each work expresses humility as a personal standard and faith as a steadfast individual character trait, expresses belief in the inherent good of humanity, and stresses the need to make personal sacrifices for the good of others.
Outline:
Introduction
Contrast
Comparison
Conclusion
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"Religious experience is a foundational aspect of human development and various people around the world have different and yet similar religious and spiritual experiences that make them a part of humanity. Many profound works of intimate individual experiences have been written that anecdotally express the experience of spirituality, across world religions and cultures. Regardless of the diversity of the person experiencing spiritual understanding, even if it is significantly different than your own a reader can find universal ideals and messages."
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Frankenstein in Print and on Film, 2008.
This paper compares and contrasts Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and James Whale's film 'Frankenstein'.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Whale's 'Frankenstein', although based on Mary Shelley's classic tale of a young Victor Frankenstein seeking ultimate knowledge through experiments with the dead, was also based on a number of earlier stage versions. Thus, the differences between Shelley's novel and Whale's film version in the context of what was gained and what was lost can be explained by the artistic need to simplify and condense Shelley's long and complex plot into an enjoyable ninety minutes of sheer terror, mayhem and murder. It should be mentioned that Whale's version of the novel has come to epitomize our current vision of the Frankenstein monster, created by Universal Studios rather than from the original novel. The writer concludes that there are many scenes in Whale's film version that adds substantially to Shelley's original tale, yet because it is a film, it cannot convey the true depth and pathos of Shelley's novel in a mere ninety minutes.
From the Paper
"First of all, the inclusion in the film of the mad and physically-deformed Fritz, played brilliantly by Dwight Frye, as Dr. Frankenstein's lab assistant introduces a major deviation in the plot by accidentally stealing the diseased brain of a murderer from the dissecting room of the local university. The scene which portrays this theft of a dead man's brain shows Fritz entering a window and climbing down to the lab, where he first picks up a jar containing a normal brain. But after dropping it, he picks up another jar holding the diseased brain and quickly leaves the lab. As a result, the Monster ends up with the brain of a murderer, rather than the brain of a normal person.
"Although this scene does not appear anywhere in Shelley's novel, it does add a certain ghoulish flavor to the film. In contrast, Shelley's most basic philosophical tenet in the novel revolves around the Creature's rejection by his creator and by humanity which drives him to commit evil deeds, meaning that his brain is that of a normal human being. Yet Shelley does not even mention this in her novel; rather, she leaves it to the reader's imagination."
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'The Flanders Panel', 2008.
This paper studies the novel 'The Flanders Panel' by Arturo Perez-Reverte.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the mystery novel 'The Flanders Panel' is set in the contemporary art world. The writer explains that the main protagonist in the book is an art restorer and amateur detective, determined to solve a murder that occurred centuries ago. The writer studies the book and maintains that the old truth about many mystery novels holds true in 'The Flanders Panel' as one of the more sympathetic and unlikely killers is in fact the source of all of the turmoil depicted in the novel. The writer concludes that 'The Flanders Panel' is a potboiler, a dark but ultimately escapist read, and no masterpiece, although it attempts to deal with the implications of masterworks of art in history.
From the Paper
"Julia begins to read more and more about Arras, the circumstances that spawned the composition of the painting, and begins to feel as if the characters in the painting are familiar to her as her own friends in Madrid, Spain, where the mystery is set. However, the authorities at the Prado museum, which charged Julia to restore the work, seem uninterested in her finding beyond the word's significance to art, and they merely wish Julia to continue her restorative work on the same level of quality as always.
"Looking for further information and aid that cannot be provided by texts alone, Julia first turns to her old guardian, Cesar, a cultivated, gay, gin-sipping art dealer, who knows a great deal about art, but has very little inclination towards learning about chess."
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Violence, 2008.
A review of the issue of violence in the book "The Wretched of the Earth" by Franz Fanon.
2,686 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The paper discusses the subject of violence, with particular reference to the book "The Wretched of the Earth" by Franz Fanon. The paper discusses the many interpretations of the word "violence" and comments that the Fanon puts forward an in depth look at the way in which violence influences human conscience.The paper also comments on the philosophical and psychological views of Fanon with respect to social justice and violence, and contrasts them to the activities of the colonial powers in the African continent. The paper continues by discussing and referring to the violence resulting from the Algerian struggle for independence.
From the Paper
"In this context however, there is a question to be answered. Is the violence used in the decolonization process legitimate and justifiable? From Fanon's point of view, the decolonization process is a completely legitimate affair taking into account the distinctive nature of the relationship which led to the state of being colonized. As he briefly points out, from the very beginning the first contacts of the settlers with the natives were represented by a violent attitude as "the settler owes the fact of his very existence, that is to say, his property, to the colonial system" (Fanon, 1965, 36). Therefore, from this point of view, it can be said that it was in fact the act of violence that brought the two elements of any colonial culture together. "
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Understanding Exodus, 2008.
This paper provides an examination and discussion of Exodus 19:5-6.
3,645 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how the 19th chapter of Exodus works into God's plan. The writer studies what impact the individual verses 5 and 6 have on our faith and purpose, in relation to the overall book. This paper attempts to identify the meaning, context, and placement of these verses in the greater text. The writer presents a formal analysis of the form, structure, and movement of the text and notes that mainly, the importance of a close examination is in the detailed analysis; here, the passage is examined word-by-word and section-by-section, searching for the truth intended by God. Following the detailed analysis, a formulation of thoughts culminates in the synthesis of the materials and final reflections on the passages in question.
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"Again, this section's importance lies in the choice posed to the Israelites by Yahweh. The use of the wording "if" implies that the Israelites must enter willingly. The word "indeed" implies that a preexisting relationship exists between Yahweh and the Israelites, since it seems that He expects an affirmation. We, of course, know that He has developed a relationship with the Israelites through Moses, who he sent to deliver them. Knowing this allows up to easily associate this passage with a continuation of a relationship rather than the creation of a new relationship."
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