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Defending Judas, 2008.
An analysis of Dante's placement of Judas within the "Inferno" and the meaning behind it.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper presents information in order to attempt to defend Judas from mainstream Christian theology, which teaches that Judas is the greatest of traitors because of his betrayal of Jesus to the authorities. The paper discusses Dante's placement of Judas within "Inferno" and discusses what this placement suggests about Judas' guilt or lack thereof.
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Argument
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"However, if we do not limit ourselves, as Dante did, to accepted official or orthodox beliefs, we have to recognize that the existence of these ancient teachings about Judas may be worthy of being taken into consideration. Even some modern writers have started to feel that these old arguments are worth a new look, as can be seen in books such as The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis, and the short story "Three Versions of Judas" by Jorge Luis Borges. Without claiming any definite value as truth, but only speculation, they do suggest to us that keeping an open mind to different ways of looking at old beliefs can bring new knowledge to light."
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"Three Day Road", 2008.
An exploration of the challenges facing Aboriginal Canadians, as illustrated in "Three Day Road," written by Joseph Boyden.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses the concepts of the novel, "Three Day Road," written by Joseph Boyden. It shows how the novel sheds light on the challenges faced by Aboriginal Canadians as they fought to hang onto their own identity during the First World War, while they were faced with the competing claims of aggressive, dominant colonialism. It also describes how Boyden shows this in an unconventional way - by situating two of the three main characters - Xavier and Elijah - far from their home, in Belgium and France.
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"The medicine bundle was tied around his neck by Niska when he left to join the Canadian army, and it represents his Aboriginal identity and his roots. This act of affirmation, and the act of killing Elijah, together set the stage for his salvation via reclaiming his identity. However, the combination of his brutal experiences, the loss of his leg and the injury to his arm, and the morphine habit he has acquired as a result of his injury, are together such a great weight that he expects to die. However, Niska revives him by telling stories that put him back in touch with his heritage and his identity. She cements this for him by removing his wemistikoshiw (white) clothes, and participating with him in a cleansing-by-heat ceremony in the matatosowin. Thus, the three day journey by canoe down the river becomes not a journey to death for Xavier, but rather a journey to rebirth - as himself again."
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Dante's "Inferno", 2008.
Presents writer's reasons for agreeing with Dante's placement of illicit heterosexual relationships as one of the least serious sins in his "Inferno".
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper analyzes Dante's view in making illicit heterosexual love the least of the serious sins in Hell in his "Inferno" and then presents the writer's opinion of Dante's arrangement. The writer bases his opinion on reasons based on Catholic theology, the mitigating circumstances in the case of at least two of the people he meets and Dante's own confessed susceptibility to a kind of literary seduction.
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"Dante's vulnerability to a similar seduction: The same modern writer who suggested that Francesca may be considered partly a victim also noted that "her account of her seduction by literature might be taken as a veiled confession of a similar susceptibility on Dante's part" (Pinsky xiii). That is to say, Paolo and Francesca's reading in a book about another famous adulterous affair (that of Lancelot and Guinevere) may have influenced them to commit their own sin. Commenting on the Fifth Canto in general, the writer goes on to state that "the damned in Dido's train bear witness to the power of literature more than to the irresistibility of love" (Pinsky 313). Dante's own recognized vulnerability to the strong influencing power of literature may have inspired him to treat other victims of this power more lightly than another writer would have."
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The Abstraction of Death, 2008.
This paper analyzes the abstraction of death in "Driving Through Minnesota During the Hanoi Bombings" by Robert Bly and "War Photographer" by Carol Anne Duffy.
798 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The paper compares and contrasts the abstraction of death in the poems "Driving Through Minnesota During the Hanoi Bombings" by Robert Bly and "War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy. The paper portrays how the points of view of the authors of these poems reflect the abstraction of death from first world perspectives.
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"The poem "War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy relates the abstraction of war and its consequences through the "lens" of photography as an artistic medium. Many of the poems themes revolve around the photo development process of the Vietnam War, which take place in a dark room. Although the "photographer' being used in this poem has seen the horrors of war, the abstraction of death is clearly the process of viewing and processing the images that are dislocated from the battlefields."
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"Flower Feet", 2008.
An analysis of Ruth Fainlight's poem "Flower Feet".
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 23.95
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This paper briefly analyzes and assesses Ruth Fainlight's memorable poem, "Flower Feet". In so doing, the paper looks at the physical shape of the poem, the curious decision by Fainlight to abandon many commonplace poetic devices (while still judiciously using others) and the powerful relevance of the poem even to today's world.
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"One of the most obvious things about Ruth Fainlight's impressive poem is how the lines of the work vary in length; they are disjointed, in other words. For instance, the opening line of the poem has eight syllables in it; the second line has ten and the third line has eleven syllables. This uneven pattern is continued throughout the course of the poem and the unevenness of this sort of construction can be seen as a sort of metaphor for the inequality of forcing women into what amounts to crippled servitude just so that they can satisfy male ideals of what constitutes beauty and femininity.|"
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The Patriot Act: An Essential Weapon, 2008.
This paper presents arguments in favor of the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
2,158 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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The paper attempts to demonstrate that the USA Patriot Act is a prudent and necessary legislation to protect the United States from the real threat of terrorism. The paper argues that the perceived threat to our civil liberties is unfounded. The paper compares the provisions of the Act to truly outrageous actions taken in the past by a government in crisis, such as the Alien Sedition Acts of 1798 and the suspension of habeas corpus by President Lincoln.
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"The USA Patriot Act is the often discussed, much maligned, and little understood legislation that was put forward in response to the tragic aftermath of the 9/11 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and left a crater in Shanksville, Pennsylvania as a testimony to the heroics of ordinary citizens faced with the new reality of life during the first war of this young century. This abbreviated name wrongly suggests a simple law, and has been the target of many groups citing the end of personal civil liberties and the coming of a new police state. Nothing could be farther from the truth, in fact, this Act is extremely complex, far less reactionary that previous laws enacted during wartime, and fundamentally necessary to protect our fellow citizens from another early morning tragedy to unfold on live television."
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"Tamburlaine the Great", 2008.
An analysis of "Tamburlaine the Great Parts One and Two," edited by Christopher Marlowe, Edward Esche and David Fuller and how it can be taught in terms of Marxist literary criticism.
3,127 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper discusses the teaching of "Tamburlaine the Great Parts One and Two," edited by Christopher Marlowe, Edward Esche and David Fuller. It particularly looks at the play in terms of Marxist literary criticism. The paper describes Marx' views and presents the content of the play. It then discusses how the two can be related to one another, particularly in terms of their teaching. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
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Marxist Literary Criticism
Teaching Literature
Teaching Marxist Criticism
Teaching Tamburlaine
Politics
Power
Religion
Manly Men
Conclusion
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"The second incident takes place when Tamburlaine burns the Koran, challenging Mahomet to punish him. Although he is later struck with illness, this act is a declaration of God's power and Mahomet's powerlessness: Mahomet can not prevent Tamburlaine from destroying the Koran, despite his ability to descend from the sky and interact with human beings (Dailey 158).
"These two passages can be read with an eye to Marxist literary criticism. In both scenes, religion is the source of conflict and destruction. A Marxist reading of this play would necessarily be compelled to examine these scenes, given Karl Marx's opinion on religion."
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Lunch with Copland, Brahms and Bach, 2007.
This paper creates an imaginary luncheon conversation between Aaron Copland, Johannes Brahms and Johann Sebastian Bach to explain and compare their music.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper relates that Copland based his music on a deep appreciation of the music of Brahms and Bach. The author points out that both Copland and Bach were enthralled by folk music as evidenced in Brahms' 'Hungarian Dances' and Copland's 'Billy the Kid'. The paper relates that, upon being asked by Brahms who influenced him, Bach remembers the deference that he held for the great organist Buxtehude; whereas, Beethoven and Robert Schumann strongly influenced Brahms. The author reveals that Brahms was a homosexual, Copland was a communist and Bach rebelled against the Calvinist Prince Leopold, his sponsor, by composing also such secular music as the 'Brandenburg Concertos'. The paper concludes that the music of all three men were revolutionary in their own way.
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"Think of your Hungarian Dances. You were enthralled by the gypsy music that you heard, and it was evident in much of what you wrote. I also fell in love with folk music. I wrote 'Billy the Kid', which is indubitably folk, as well as 'Rodeo,' both of which are beloved. I'm not sure if you watch much television, but the hoedown from Rodeo is used in the 'Beef, it's What's for Dinner' commercial." "Speaking of beef, what is for lunch?" Johann interjected. "Do they have any mince pie?" "I'm not sure," Aaron replied, "but you might like a hamburger."
"As in Hamburg?" both Brahms and Bach asked.""
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Assessment of Bertrand Russell's "Value of Philosophy", 2007.
An examination of Bertrand Russell's dissertation "The Problems of Philosophy", focusing on the fifteenth chapter entitled "The Value of Philosophy".
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper explores Bertrand Russell's fifteenth chapter of "The Problems of Philosophy" entitled "The Value of Philosophy", as a means of assessing the rationale of the study of philosophy and its value within the lives of human beings. The paper explains how the Russell describes his concepts of philosophy as a mental endeavor and as a worthwhile subject of study. The paper demonstrates that the value of philosophy for Bertrand Russell consists of the enlargement of human capacity. The paper also discusses how Russell believed that the human being is confined by the rigors of life and often allows these to affect his decision-making processes. The paper also looks at how Russell suggests that philosophy is unique in that it reduces the human's influence and ability to control, thus transforming all efforts to participate in philosophical discovery to a state of pure spiritual achievement.
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"Russell made a distinction between efforts that enriched the self materially and those that enriched the self mentally and spiritually. This theme is seen not only in his attitude towards government and the treatment of citizens by their governments, but also can be seen in his perception of philosophy as a worthwhile endeavor for study. He identifies that "practical" men are those whom merely frame the world in terms of "material needs," where each decision made is used to advance a personal agenda that increases his wealth, resources, or stature (Russell, 114)."
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"The Coming of the Third Reich" by Richard Evans, 2008.
A review of the book "The Coming of the Third Reich" by Richard Evans.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses Richard Evans' book "The Coming of the Third Reich", which is the first installment of a three book series that historically documents the rise of Adolf Hitler's power in post World War I Germany. Thepaper explains how Evans takes special care not to instill any personal prejudices regarding the genocidal actions of the Third Reich, while his findings provide a great deal of insight on the roots of German fascism. The writer points out that the beginning of the book provides a great deal of information on the status of Germany during the reign of Otto von Bismarck. The writer looks at how the German involvement in World War I only perpetuated the delineation of political ideologies even further. The writer explains that Evans believes that the traditions passed down by the German Empire and the economic and political consequences of World War I provided the perfect environment for a military coup or a seizure of power by an authoritarian regime
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"The historical context entailing the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany has been documented numerous times. Many native Germans argue that the rise of national socialism and the Third Reich was a fluke, and the severity of its influence was due to the effective Nazi propaganda machine. Modern German politicians and government representatives note that the Third Reich was an anomaly and that historical evidence does not support the idea that Nazism found its roots within German history. However, Adolf Hitler and many Nazi officials have been quoted that the Third Reich was a revival of German values. Hitler borrowed the term "Third Reich" from Arthur Moeller van den Bruck, which translates to the Third Empire. The first empire of note was the Holy Roman Empire established by Charlemagne followed by the German Empire established by Otto von Bismarck."
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Tstisi Dangarembga's "Nervous Conditions", 2007.
This paper discusses Tstisi Dangarembga's novel "Nervous Conditions", which provides an insight into the residual effects of patriarchal colonization.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that Dangarembga's novel "Nervous Conditions" shows the inequities created by a colonial government and by the perpetuation of colonialism through class division and gender dominance. The author points out that this novel is unique in terms of its character development and its relation to the personal experience of the author, an affluent native woman of Zimbabwe. The paper relates that the women of this book represent the internal societal struggles of gender inequality and patriarchal domination. The author underscores that the novel analyzes the impact of this gender inequality on the physical attributes of women by emphasizing that the road to acceptance in a strict, patriarchal society is through physical ailments.
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"Nervous Conditions"- A Brief
"Nervous Conditions" - Theoretical Implications
"Nervous Conditions" - Analysis and Conclusions
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"Nyasha's sage advice also portrays the hardships of recognizing the atrocities of colonial inequality. The author argues that the issue of colonialism is not observable cosmetically. Rather, internal examination of the family unit and gender interaction is necessary in noticing the elements left behind by colonial rule. Class segregation is obvious in Tambu's mistreatment during her educational career, but specific residual impacts of patriarchal colonialism is much more obvious through the role of the uncle, Babamukuru."
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Mary Rowlandson's "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God", 2008.
A discussion of Mary Rowlandson's narrative "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" and its relationship to 17th century English Puritan society.
2,759 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper examines Mary Rowlandson's narrative "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" and explains how Rowlandson offers vivid accounts of Native lifestyles, with women and religious figures existing outside of, and in opposition to, English Puritan society. The paper discusses the social context of Rowlandson's life and the publication of "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God". Next, the paper explores Rowlandson's narrative in terms of the essentially inferior relationship between Christians and non-Christians in an effort to discern more about 17th century English Puritan society. The paper then looks at how "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" is autobiographical in nature, describing the author's first-hand account of being in captivity, but not autobiographical in the traditional sense because it focuses exclusively on the three months she spent in Native captivity when she was about thirty-nine years old but not on her life before and after captivity.
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"The bullets that sliced through the Rowlandson Garrison in 1676 facilitated a tear in the division of two cultural realms, a transfer between civilizations that resulted in the induction of Mary White Rowlandson into the Native world. For 11 weeks the boundaries of Rowlandson's cultural identification were tested as she was forced to live and participate in the society of her captors. During this time, the essential nature of her identity and status in society changed; rather than being the mistress of her own respected household, Rowlandson found herself occupying the lowest rung of Native society. She was now a captive servant to her Native master and mistresses."
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"A Tale of Two Cities", 2008.
An analysis of the depiction of characters in "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens.
978 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. It discusses whether or not the characters depicted in "A Tale of Two Cities" lean toward rich, detailed individuals or simply caricatures of Dickens' larger goals in the novel. The paper examines the text of the novel, as well as existing critical theory on the subject and suggests that the latter is more likely to be true.
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"Dickens' characters in A Tale of Two Cities lack their own lives, instead serving as "mere vessels of transport for the essential elements of genuine behavior" (Davis and Womack 299). Rather than providing characters like Carton, Darnay, Lucie, and Defarge to live "lives" replete with extensive internal contradictions and complications, Dickens imagines these characters as idealized and stylized versions of ideals and values that are central to the story that he is telling. Lucie becomes the caring woman, while Defarge the spiteful one. Carton is identified through his occupation and stability, while Darnay represents the ethical dilemma inherent in the historical events leading up to the French Revolution. Dickens characters, thus, are caricatures whose presences are indicative of a level of understanding Dickens intends to grant his readership about the historical events that took place during the scope of his novel."
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Undergraduate Admission Essay to UCLA, 2008.
An admission essay to an undergraduate program at UCLA for English-Chinese translation.
1,156 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, £ 28.95
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This paper presents an admission essay for an undergraduate program at UCLA. The writer discusses his desire to become a English-Chinese translator and describes the skills and personal experience that he has in this field. He provides a brief background of himself and also details the potential contributions that he feels that he can make to this area of study.
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Academic Preparation
Potential to Contribute
Personal Experiences
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"I feel that my work as a translator has prepared me to achieve my dream. I enjoy working with words, bringing understanding to people on both sides of a discussion, a contract, or a legal issue. There is a challenge that comes with simultaneous language interpretation and translation of language that makes it appealing to me. I welcome that challenge and feel that I rise to meet it with enthusiasm, accuracy, and professionalism. I feel that a degree from UCLA will help me meet the challenges that I have set for myself in an effort to meet my dream and will help me make that dream a reality."
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