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Guiding Characters in Literature, 2008.
An examination of the guiding characters in "The Divine Comedy" and "The Song of Roland".
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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The paper discusses how classical literature often uses pairs of dependent characters to justify the unusual, extraordinary adventures and experiences of the main heroes. The paper looks at Virgil and Beatrice in Dante's "The Divine Comedy" and Olivier in the anonymous "Song of Roland" as examples of guiding characters.
From the Paper
"The heroes of classical literature almost always have guides who help them or sometimes prevent them from achieving their goals. These character guides are sometimes the peers or friends of the heroes and other times supernatural beings or forces. The role of the guiding figures is obviously that of contributing to the initiating experience of the hero. Because the adventures portrayed in classical literature always have an initiating character, the main hero of the story requires help from other men or forces in his journey. Such guiding roles belong for example to Virgil and to Beatrice in the Divine Comedy, or to Olivier in anonymous Song of Roland."
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Nature in Poetry, 2008.
A comparative analysis of the forces of nature in the poetry of Charles G. D. Roberts and E. J. Pratt.
1,721 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The paper examines Roberts' "Tantramar Revisited" and Pratt's "Silences" and reveals the very different, almost opposed representation of nature in their poems. The paper discusses how Roberts conceives of nature as invested with spirituality, while Pratt views nature as something primordial and primitive, in contrast to man's extraordinary spiritual evolution.
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"Charles G. D. Roberts and E. J. Pratt are two of the best known Canadian poets, both belonging roughly to the same late Romantic tradition. Their poetry has often been put side by side, especially due to the major prevalence of nature as a poetic theme in their all their writings. In turns, both Roberts and Pratt have been likened to one of the great English Romantic poets who were their predecessors. Thus, Roberts is indebted to Wordsworth, whom he follows faithfully in most of his work. On the other hand, connections can be found between Pratt's and William's Blake poetry, although in this case the influence may have been less conscious."
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"Tortilla Curtain" and the American Dream, 2008.
An analysis of T. Coraghessan Boyle's 1995 novel "Tortilla Curtain".
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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The paper discusses how Boyle's novel "Tortilla Curtain" evolves in a series of juxtapositions between two couples, one white, affluent, and jaded about the rewards of success (the Mossbachers) and the other poor, Spanish-speaking, yet filled with hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds (the Rincons). The paper analyzes the symbolism and irony present in the book and the focus on the American dream that turns out to be a lie. The paper comments that this work is both persuasive and sadly relevant to current immigration debates in America today.
From the Paper
"T. Coraghessan Boyle's 1995 novel Tortilla Curtain depicts the growing embitterment of the protagonist Delaney Mossbacher with illegal immigrants and Mexicans over the course of three clearly divided sections with the Spanish names, "Arroyo Blanco", "El Tenksgeeve", and "Socorro." The novel begins with Mossbacher hitting an illegal immigrant named Candido. At first, Delaney thinks that Candido is a wild animal, a coyote. Then he realizes that Candido is a man."
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"The Metamorphosis", 2008.
This paper looks at Franz Kafka's short story "The Metamorphosis" and analyzes its interpretation.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The paper discusses how Kafka's story "The Metamorphosis" can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The paper focuses on the central metamorphosis of Gregor into a creature and shows how there are many meanings attached to this event. The paper points out that what is most remarkable is that Gregor's positive feelings towards his family remain unchanged even while everything else changes unrecognizably.
From the Paper
"Kafka's short story, "Metamorphosis", presents a number of interesting obstacles for attempts at interpretation. Some interpreters for example focus on the fact that Kafka never indicates what kind of bug Gregor Samsa becomes. While the maid once refers to him as a "dung beetle", this is never corroborated by the rest of the text. While some hold that the main character is transformed into a cockroach, others note that the description of Gregor's form does not substantiate this. Indeed, Vladimir Nabokov even provides a sketch to illustrate this point in his lecture on Kafka's work. A further problematic issue is that Kafka never directly states the reasons for Gregor's transformation - either in symbolic or in realistic terms. Indeed, the reader is left to his or her own devices in providing a suitable interpretation and reasons for the strange event."
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Franz Kafka's Works, 2008.
A comparison of Franz Kafka's "A Hunger Artist" and "The Metamorphosis".
1,442 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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The paper analyzes Franz Kafka's stories "A Hunger Artist" and "The Metamorphosis", which are similar in theme and are reflections of the author's persona of self-destruction. The paper explains how alienation is a theme in both stories where the main character decides to separate himself from his surroundings. The paper also notes several minor differences between these stories.
Outline:
Franz Kafka's "A Hunger Artist"
Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"
Comparison-contrast of the Kafka Theme of Self-Destruction in "A Hunger Artist" and "Metamorphosis"
Characters causing their own Destruction
From the Paper
"A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka was first written in the year 1922 and also got published in a compilation entitled "A Hunger Artist". Kafka died in 1924, as he was completely involved in the process of correcting the galley proofs, however the collection was published the same year. Kafka's " A Hunger Artist" is considered to be one of the few scripts which Kafka did not request his friends to destroy or otherwise to burn after his death."
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"The Panther", 2008.
A line-by-line explication of the poem "The Panther" by Rainer Marie Rilke.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 30.95
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The paper analyzes Rainer Marie Rilke's use of rhyme in his poem "The Panther" as well as the poem's central image of the animal behind the bars. The paper looks at the vision of containment and Rilke's attempts to capture the essence of a wild thing in a zoo and put it on display before the public. The paper suggests that this sense of wildness 'caught' may be why this poem still captivates readers today and strikes a chord with anyone who has visited a zoo or a place where animals are kept in captivity.
From the Paper
"When doing a line-by-line explication of the poem by Rainer Marie Rilke, entitled "The Panther," it is important to remember that the reader is dealing with a translation, not with the original text. In other words, when constructing the interpretation, the reader who cannot speak German can only understand the poem through the translator's imperfect rendition of the poem into English. In this case, the translator has chosen to create an ABAB rhyming structure in the first stanza, rhyming the words "bars" and "are." Then, the translator uses a slant, or slightly 'off' rhyme of the words "hold" and "world" to pair the second and fourth lines Although these words are not perfect rhymes, they still exhibit consonance, or similar consonant, hard sounds. Rhyming these words stresses the importance of the bars which 'are' impenetrable, and real, and that the entire world of the animal is contained or held."
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Super-Maximum Prisons, 2008.
This paper looks at the life in super-maximum security institutions and argues that it is unnecessarily cruel.
2,378 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper describes super-max prisons and how the lives of the inmates are made intolerable, bordering on a contravention of basic human rights. The paper depicts the extreme and even cruel privation, the isolation and control techniques and the lack of intellectual and spiritual stimulation and their psychological effects. The paper disagrees with the view that while the conditions and treatment of prisoners in these super security prisons is harsh, it is deserved. The paper asserts that this analysis throws an alarming light on super-maximum prisons and strongly suggests a need for reform.
Outline:
Introduction
Prison Type and Characteristics
The Lives of Inmates
Conclusion: Reasons and Criticism
From the Paper
"The Human Rights Watch ( HRS) describes super-maximum prisons as environments that essentially contravene human rights standards and are often seen as places of "torture" rather than prisons. At present about two percent of the American prison population resides in these prisons. (SUPERMAX PRISONS: AN OVERVIEW) Supermax prisons are intended to house the worst offenders, including murderers, rapists, child molesters, etc. However, as will be discussed this is not always reported to be the case."
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Emily and Mr. Mallard: The Torture of Love, 2008.
An examination of the negative aspects of love, as portrayed in "A Rose for Emily" written by William Faulkner and "Story of an Hour" written by Kate Chopin.
1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the contradictory emotions surrounding love in the form of fiction. It specifically explores the "nasty underbelly" to love through the prism of two short stories that grapple with these less pleasant aspects of love. It examines "A Rose for Emily" written by William Faulkner and "Story of an Hour" written by Kate Chopin.
From the Paper
"Both Mrs. Mallard and Emily are victims of more than just lost love or broken hearts - they are presented as victims of extreme circumstances. Both Faulkner and Chopin seem to infer, through their characters, that the rights of women in the south were so restricted by the roles they were expected to play that their freedom was inevitably stifled. This restriction would prove to be a major interference in their love lives, in addition to their general well being. Emily feels the effects psychologically - by turning into a psychopathic, necrophiliac murderer - while Mrs. Mallard internalizes her oppression to the extent that her heart ultimately gives out on her. As Anais Nin once wrote, "Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source." This is a lesson that both Mrs. Mallard and Emily must learn the hard way."
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"The Tortilla Curtain" and Illegal Immigration, 2008.
This paper analyzes the immigrant experience in "The Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle.
2,444 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The paper highlights the contrast between the two couples in "The Tortilla Curtain;" the Mossbachers who are shining examples of how the American Dream is supposed to work and the Rincons, illegal immigrants who show how elusive that dream can be. The paper provides a synopsis of the novel and explores the history of illegal immigration in southern California. The paper presents the thesis that current concern over immigration is not really that different from the attitudes of earlier times and shows how the story told in "The Tortilla Curtain" is timely on many levels.
Outline:
Introduction
Synopsis of the Novel
Illegal Immigration in southern California
Thesis
Analysis
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"In this year's presidential campaign, the issue of illegal immigration is being used as a way to assert how dedicated a candidate is to protecting the public from terrorists, though the issue has much more to do with economic questions and changes in society than it does with terrorism. Some portray the illegal immigrant population as an invading horde and imply a nefarious purpose in their coming here, while others recognize that illegal immigrants are coming across the border, largely the southern border, looking for better economic conditions than they can find in their home country and not because they are terrorists. The issue is not as simple as much of this candidate posturing would make it seem. The immigrant experience can be analyzed in many ways, such as by looking to studies made by scholars, considering government statistics, reading news accounts of the issue, or reading a novel that delves into this territory and provides a fresh perspective. One such novel is The tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle."
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Delaney Mossbacher of "Tortilla Curtain", 2008.
A character study of Delaney Mossbacher in T. Coraghessan Boyle's 1995 novel "Tortilla Curtain".
706 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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The paper paints a picture of a white, privileged individual who is compassionate about the environment but is utterly insensitive to the implications of his lifestyle upon the lives of others. The paper highlights the contrast between Delaney Mossbacher's liberal, environmental and humanist ideals and his actions and lifestyle. The paper shows how he is fanatical about recycling, yet essentially treats another human life like a piece of trash.
From the Paper
"White, privileged, compassionate about the environment--and utterly insensitive to the implications of his lifestyle upon the lives of others. All of this is embodied in the first actions of Delaney Mossbacher in T. Coraghessan Boyle's 1995 novel Tortilla Curtain. At the beginning of the book, Delaney accidently hits an illegal immigrant and injures him. He offers Candido money in compensation, only 20 dollars, and because Candido cannot go to the hospital for fear of being discovered by the authorities, the man accepts the offering. Candido's wife is pregnant, and now that Candido is injured, he will be unable to earn money to support America."
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Don DeLillo's "White Noise", 2008.
Looks at postmodernism and postmodernity as presented in Don DeLillo's "White Noise".
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explores the various meanings of both postmodernism and postmodernity, specifically in reference to Don DeLillo's novel "White Noise", which is in many ways emblematic of both phenomena. Thus, while the paper begins with a delineation between postmodernism and postmodernity, it also shows how the two concepts unite within the course of "White Noise", a postmodernist novel encompassing the postmodern condition.
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"What is more, postmodernism also seeks to erase the boundaries that have traditionally separated high culture from popular culture. This came to the forefront most notably in the Pop Art of Andy Warhol. Many other writers and artists incorporate elements of popular culture into their work, whereas Modernists would have merely quoted elements of popular culture. By integrating these seemingly antagonistic qualities into their art work, the postmodern artists and writers effectively make it difficult to tell which "category" their work is meant to fit into."
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Writing a Research Report, 2008.
This paper explores the steps involved in writing a successful research report.
6,473 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 102.95
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The paper discusses how writing a research report begins with the selection of a topic and the research of information. The paper relates that writers often outline what they are going to do and then make changes later on. The paper also points out that there are different levels and types of writing and the form of the report, the wording and the tone may depend on what type of report is being written. Additionally, the paper refers to various sources that offer advice on writing and language styles.
Outline:
Introduction
Organizing the Topic
Research
The Writing Process
Other Elements to be Considered
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Writing a report can be achieved in several different ways, but there are certain steps every writer should consider and that may help the writer focus on a topic, develop the evidence needed, and shape the written report to follow. In general terms, the writing process begins with the selection of a subject about which to write. Sometimes the subject is assigned, while at other times it must be selected from something that interests the writer or that he or she thinks they can explain in an interesting way. This is more than just the beginning of the process--it is one of the most important parts of the process because it decides much of what will be done next. If the writer chooses a subject that is too hard to understand, he or she will not be able to explain it to someone else."
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The Spanish Inquisition, 2008.
A comparison of two books that discuss the Spanish Inquisition: "The Spanish Inquisition " by Helen Rawling and "Mad for God: Bartolome Sanchez, the Secret Messiah of Cardenete" by Sara Tilghman Nalle.
1,379 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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The paper discusses two books on the subject of the Spanish Inquisition. The paper compares Helen Rawling's book "The Spanish Inquisition", a relatively objective chronological introduction to the events of the inquisition with another book, Sara Tilghman Nalle's "Mad for God: Bartolome Sanchez, the Secret Messiah of Cardenete", which has a more anecdotal and personal account approach.
From the Paper
"The Spanish inquisition The Spanish inquisition "The information in each book is also organized differently, though both are chronological, and topical the Nalle work is clearly much more narrative in nature than the Rawlings, work as has been noted by the summary works above. The organization in the Rawlings work is clearly to demonstrate the scope of the whole of the period in such a way that the reader understands the massive number of events and differing circumstances of the more than 300 year inquisition. The organization of the Nalle work is designed to offer a topical and chronological breakdown of the events that occurred, in conjunction with as much primary documentation, of differing characters and points of view as possible. The work organized to offer a comprehensive rather than broad understanding of one man's experience, with the inclusion of the many characters that were a part of the case as there is evidence to support."
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The Gaze, 2008.
A discussion on the meaning of the term "gaze."
1,246 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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The paper discusses the term "gaze" and relates the many forms in which it can be interpreted and applied in movies, television and everyday life.
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" "In her discussion of the way women "look" at war and interpret that act of looking through language and image, The World Wars through the Female Gaze, Jean Gallagher asserts that "Vision has ... played an important role in the development and gendering of cultural discourses about war" (Acton, 2004, p.53). Acton goes on to explain that the gaze is important if it can be interpreted through the eyes of the person who is beholding the event, whether that event is a movie or a war battle. Today's woman seem to know of what they gaze upon which they may not have known before, or at least they did not have the courage enough to say so. "
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