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American Splendor, 2004.
This paper examines how the use of animation and comic book features are brought into the film, "American Splendor."
1,851 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper examines how this film uses an original mix of fiction and reality, which illuminates the life of comic book hero and everyman, Harvey Pekar. The paper also discusses the skill of an artist to communicate, focusing on the art of comics.
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"How does an artist communicate? In the paintings of the great classical artists, the colors, expressions of their subject?s faces, and the surrounding activities all contributed to a mood and content of the times in which they wrote, as well as their own emotional connection to their painting. During the time of Michelangelo, when the human body was considered an art form his paintings and sculptured were created in fine detail, of beauty and specific realism. At the turn of the 20th century, Artists had a new idea, a new flavor to express in their work. The European art world had been dominated by the Michelangelo, his contemporaries, and his imitators for so long that public sentiment in the art world moved in new directions. In response to, or more aptly in reaction against, Claude Monet shoes a unique style, which communicated the beauty of the content, but in a swirl of dots and colors rather than smooth blended strokes. Impressionist art was suited for Monet, and he established his reputation by departing from the smooth colors blending and undetectable brush stroke of the Renaissance era."
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"Blood and Splendor: The Lives of Five Tyrants, from Nero to Saddam Hussein", 2002.
A review of the book "Blood and Splendor The Lives of Five Tyrants, from Nero to Saddam Hussein" in which Daniel Myerson presents a collection of short biographies on five tyrants, Nero, Ivan the Terrible, Stalin, Hitler and Saddam Hussein.
760 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses not only who the tyrants were and their terrible deeds, but what the driving force was behind their cruelty. The author shows the extravagance and complexity of their lives and how their political actions led to global consequences and terror.
discusses plots, themes, characters and their importance. It discusses the central elements that drive the book, mystery, conflict, challenge. It also discusses what life lessons the author is trying to convey.
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"Each of these men represents an age in history, beginning with the Roman days of Nero to the present day of Hussein. Under the first four reigns we know the consequences of the actions. In other words, we know how the story ends for Nero, Ivan, Stalin, and Hitler. History has shown us how these madmen of politics destroyed lives and countries by persuading their countrymen to follow into their dark bloody hells (Myerson 2000). Hussein?s era is not over, and the ending is yet to be written. However, if we follow history, we might well be able to write his ending today. Unfortunately, through the biographies of each man, one sees all too well that madmen will always exist, and some will have that extra charisma that causes people to turn their heads the other way (Myerson 200)."
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The Splendor of Art, 2004.
Examines the importance of art to society and humanity.
1,663 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper looks at art's significance to the development of human civilization. The paper notes the historical and cultural contributions, as well as its role as a form of entertainment and expression. The paper also points out how dreary life and society would be without the opportunity to view art and express ourselves through art.
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"Imagine a world of black and white. Ever since birth, you have wandered around this dull and dreary earth. You have never seen pictures with golden yellow rays of the sun, rich purples of a neighbor?s garden, or the deep blues of an ocean?s waters. Your ears have never heard musical compositions consisting of the lighthearted flute, the soothing violin, or the blazing trumpet. Never have you once opened a book for enjoyment, you only know books as elementary tools to aid you in your position in society. You have never laughed at comedy; it has never brought warmth or happiness to your heart. Your life has seemed to lack an essential element, one that can bring variation and excitement. You may feel a void inside, as all your life you?ve never been able to be passionate about anything, express yourself freely, or simply seek all that is beautiful."
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"The Splendor Falls on Castle Walls" ( Alfred, Lord Tennyson ), 1999.
Critiques poem's lyrics, music, rhyme and meaning. Focusing on theme of death & eternal life.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 27.95
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" OUTLINE
I. Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "The Splendor Falls on Castle Walls" uses elements of song (lyrics), music, and rhyme to convey the suggestion or feeling that human life seems to end with death, but in fact continues through the "echoes" of love and longing shared by individuals.
A. The use of the bugle as the central image gives the poem a musical basis, for the bugle denotes both death, as in "Taps," and the longing of the living to remain connected to the dead.
II. The poem qualifies as a song in its brevity, its expression of the feelings or thoughts of an individual speaker, and in the absence of narrative. The song conveys a mood or feeling rather than a story, and gives to the reader not a philosophical.."
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Marva J. Dawn, 2006.
A review of the book 'A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshipping God and Being Church for the World' by Marva J. Dawn.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper reviews the book 'A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshipping God and Being Church for the World'. The paper first discusses the author, Marva J. Dawn, a teacher and evangelical who as a Notre Dame alumnus, received four Master's Degrees and a PhD in religion. Dawn works as a writer and teaching fellow teaching Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver.
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"A Having taught throughout the world, Dawn's primary focus is on the concept of restructuring the practice of religion toward a true focus on God's word. Yet, the author states, My field of research is not liturgy, so it took me a long time to realize that my work in the scriptures of Christian ethics...had given me the background necessary to answer the call to write that was generated by these worship issues...Numerous people share my primary concerns"
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"Daily Life of the Aztecs", 2002.
Examines Jacques Soustelle's book "Daily Life of the Aztecs" about the splendor, mystery and majesty of the Mexica people on the eve of Spanish conquest.
1,583 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 35.95
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This paper focuses on the various and varied sources used by Soustelle in his book in which the author provides a multi-perspective account into the daily life of the Aztecs. Soustelle draws upon original source documents from surviving texts and materials. He cites surviving Aztec documents such as the Codex Azcatitlan, Cronica Mexicayotl, and the Mapa Tlotzin; Soustelle also cites numerous Spanish sources written at the time of conquest.
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"The Introduction to Daily Life of the Aztecs provides historical context and background to the ideas, issues, and facts Soustelle presents in the book. The author begins by reminding the reader that the Aztecs were only one of many Mexican civilizations that flowered since the third millennium, BCE. Furthermore, Soustelle notes that the Aztecs themselves conquered other cultures on Mexican soil to eventually attain dominance of the region. The area in question is Mexico-Tenochtitlan, or the valley now known as Mexico City. Because Aztec life during the fifteenth century was largely urban in nature, Soustelle is also able to hone in on the specifics of city life. This makes the material extremely accessible to modern readers, who can relate to many of the aspects of daily life depicted in Soustelle?s book. The introduction also clarifies the source documents. The Aztecs were dedicated to chronicling their culture, as they were proud and self-conscious people. Their language was a sophisticated set of figurative and phonetic pictographs. Unfortunately, after conquest, most of the Aztec writings were destroyed. The Spaniards, when they first encountered the Aztec people, deemed them immoral savages incapable of producing anything of true worth. Soustelle does a great job of emphasizing the horrendous nature of the conquest, even as he is able to describe some of the more brutal activities the Aztecs themselves engaged in. Soustelle?s account is honest but not without opinion"
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The Tragic Hero in Modern Literature, 2002.
A discussion of tragic heroes in modern, American literature.
9,500 words (approx. 38.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 134.95
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Today, people do not often see the unquestionable splendor of royalty, the unrelenting actions of the hand of fate, or the importance of human interactions. Does that mean that a tragic hero could not exist in the modern world? This paper reviews what a tragic hero is and illustrates this type of character with examples from "Oedipus Rex". Then, the heroes of "The Zoo Story", by Edward Allbee, "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest", by Ken Kesey, "Death of a Salesman", by Arthur Miller, "The Catcher in the Rye", by J.D. Salinger, and the "Autobiography of Malcom X" are compared to the definition of a tragic hero. The paper concludes that modern society may not believe in crowns, robes and the hand of fate, but it believes in the ability to create revolution. It is in these revolutions that tragic heroes emerge.
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"Modern society may not believe in crowns, robes, and the hand of fate, but it believes in the ability to create revolution. It is in these revolutions that tragic heroes emerge. The act of inciting revolution and change becomes noble. By unselfish actions, courage, and honor, these revolutionaries create a new class of nobility. This idea can be seen in society, and literature is imitating it, just like Aristotle said it should. While there are still many "phonies" in the world, the tragic hero has reemerged to put them in their place."
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William Shakespeare's "Othello", 2006.
This paper discusses the theme of jealousy in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper explains that "Othello", like Shakespeare's other "big" plays, abounds in spectacular examples of theatrical effect, such as the brawls and the big pageantry;however, the theatrical effect of the rest of the play represents communication by gesture and look, the eloquent silences and whispered, spoken and shouted language. The author points out that jealousy in Shakespeare's "Othello" is a mask for the fear of death because what the jealous lover fears is that there will not be time or space enough for him. The paper relates that one of the peculiar splendors of "Othello" is that Othello's belated jealousy cannot be understood without first understanding Iago's primal envy of Othello, which is at the hidden center of the drama.
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"Shakespeare's Iago appears in two aspects: his external appearance, as he reacts with others and his inner life as revealed by the soliloquies. Forget the soliloquies for a moment, and examine the face that Iago turns to the world. Here is a clever, ambitious man coolly manipulating others for his own ends. The current theories of will and reason he voices belong to his character both "psychologically" and dramatically. He denies the reality of loving feelings, they are only a lust of the blood, a permission of the will; he asserts the supremacy of the will and intelligence, ..."
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Plate Tectonics in California, 2006.
A study of plate tectonic activity and earthquakes in the state of California.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at the tectonic plates effecting seismic activity in the state of California. The paper focuses on the Pacific plate and the North American plate, two adjacent plates moving in opposite directions, which form the San Andreas fault in California. The paper points out that plate tectonics play a major role in the various geological processes found in California, especially in relation to earthquakes and the San Andreas fault. The paper concludes that this plate tectonic activity has brought about much beauty and splendor, while also making the state a very dangerous and unpredictable place to live.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Geology of Plate Tectonics
The San Andreas Fault
Tectonic Activity in California
The Loma Prieta Earthquake
Conclusion
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"One important part of the San Andreas fault is known as the Coachella Valley Segment and in June of 1992, the Landers earthquake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, alerted geologists to the potential of a large-magnitude quake somewhere in the Los Angeles area. The Landers quake place much scientific focus on the clustering of quakes and tectonic activity close to the Coachella Valley segment of the fault. Thus, many geophysicists have been increasingly concerned with the high number of quakes and amount of tectonic movement occurring so close together on the northern end of the segment. In 1985, several geological investigators determined that a magnitude 7.5 earthquake along or on the Coachella segment could possibly trigger the so-called "Big One," yet if such a scenario occurred on the next segment north and west of the Coachella segment, the heavily-populated city of San Bernardino could experience massive destruction. In addition, a rupture of this segment could conceivably continue in line past Los Angeles and produce a quake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale (Nance, 1988, p. 174)."
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Evolution and Religion, 2005.
A discussion about Charles Darwin's theory on evolution and how it could be viewed in a religious context.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper argues that even though Darwin's theories are not fully compatible with the Bible, it does not necessarily mean that God did not plan evolution in advance. The great unfolding of nature in all its splendor, even from its most humble beginnings to an advanced state as evolution dictates, proves that man's ideas are compatible with those of God.
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"So far, it seems that science and religion, as far as evolution is concerned, can never come to a consensus on whether life evolved from lower forms as maintained by Charles Darwin or was created by a divine God. However, the Holy Bible encourages man to roam the natural world in responsible freedom, meaning that man must show respect to God's creations while ignoring superstition. In addition, the Holy Bible puts man in the position as a creature of God and part of the divine created order. Unlike the rest of the natural world, man has the power of foresight and understanding which makes him a responsible being in the eyes of God. With these powers, man is commanded by God to control and manipulate the world, not as an arrogant and selfish being but as a steward of God's creations."
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The Great Mosque of Samarra, 2002.
This paper describes the Great Mosque of Samara (in present-day Iraq) on the Tigris River, which is the largest mosque in the Islamic world.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that despite the Koran's strictures against sumptuousness and grandeur, the mosques are built with opulence and splendor. The author points out that early Islamic art offers a striking contrast to Christian art and architecture by the avoidance of religious symbolism found in Christian churches and art. The paper relates an additional feature of the Great Mosque at Samarra: the ziyadas, an outer enclosure or extension common to early Islamic mosques which surrounds the structure on the north, east and west sides but not on the qiblah wall (the wall in the direction of Mecca which Muslims face in prayer).
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"On the north side of the Great Mosque stands a single, large minaret, a lofty tower surrounded by one or more projecting balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin. Yet with this particular minaret, the builders decided to shape it in the form of a ziggurat, a stepped, truncated pyramid based on Assyrian architecture reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia. But the minaret at Samarra was most probably inspired by a certain kind of spiral tower of unknown purpose found in Sassanid, a dynasty of the Persian kings of the third to the seventh centuries in present-day Iran."
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Renoir?s ?The Luncheon of the Boating Party?, 2002.
This paper discuses the artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and his painting, ?The Luncheon of the Boating Party?.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The author states that in the painting ?The Luncheon of the Boating Party?, Renoir shows the splendor and joy of everyday life. This painting marks the culmination of Renoir's Impressionist period. This painting was a huge undertaking for the artist. The author describes in detail the new method of combining colors that Renoir used to give the feeling of natural brilliant light.
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"A prime example of the artist's ability to capture the joy of a single moment on canvas can be seen in The Luncheon of the Boating Party. This painting depicts the carefree gathering of French revelers, having just concluded a convivial meal. Renoir recreates the beauty of the river scene with the posing of models, all friends of the artist; his use of vibrant color applied in small brush strokes to recreate natural light and a richness in texture, and his use of contrasting white with black. All these elements come together to show one of life's greatest pleasures; the joy of eating and drinking with friends."
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?The Longest Day?, 2002.
An analysis of the book ?The Longest Day? by Cornelius Ryan, a story about the Second World War.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 33.95
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The paper begins with a brief introduction to Irish author, Cornelius Ryan who wrote the bestselling book, "The Longest Day". The paper analyzes the book which talks about the dismay as well as the splendor of D-Day. The paper discusses how Ryan has narrated and described the individual, as well as collective acts of heroism in this book which sold over four million copies worldwide.
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"The author provided factual information and not based on any bias. He interviewed over 1,000 individuals who took part in the event on that day, and gave their personal experiences and perspective that together flawlessly leave his readers thoroughly absorbed. However, there were few stories of heroism, which those that took part has been considered just normal, but to the younger generations it does to some extent seem to be unreal making the book so fascinating.
Contrasting some authors of more recent, Ryan does not become entangled in regurgitation of numbers as for him the most vital aim was to get this story across in the world in forms of the words of those people who actually comprehended and recognized as to what happened that day where one of the great interest in the book as how the book concludes as well as the kind of jobs of those who were interviewed in 1959."
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Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Jewish Writings, 2004.
A thorough examination of the writings of ancient Jewish scholars with reference to the end of time and the Messiah.
5,874 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 97.95
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The long, turbulent history of the Jewish people is rich with writings, myths, theories, and beliefs about ?the end times?; these beliefs are also known as Apocalypticism, Messianism, and Millenarianism, and about mysticism linked to ?end times? and other mysteries of the mind and of humanity. Indeed, a substantial piece of the puzzle of Judaism?s revelations and murky annals can be viewed and digested within the various descriptions and accounts of Jewish mysticism. This paper examines the various and diverse approaches to and explanations of these Jewish tenets by respected scholars and historians. Where there are differences of opinion, both sides of the argument are presented and analyzed because the strength of ancient writings can only be fully grasped when modern writers and scholars challenge those ancient beliefs and texts.
Introduction/Abstract
Reviewing Gershom Scholem?s Influence, Writings, and his view of Mysticism
The Debate over Ancient Jewish Mysticism?s Meaning
Background on the Legitimacy and Interpretations of Ancient Writings
More examples of why Joseph Dan parts Company with Scholem
Where Dr. Moshe Idel differs from Scholem
Views from Idel?s book: Hasidism: Between Ecstasy and Magic
Another look at Shabbatean Messianism ? Jacob Katz? View
Yehuda Liebes
More background on the Zohar ? The Book of Splendor
The History of Apocalypticism
Conclusion
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"In the recent history of the Jewish faith, perhaps no individual has had a more profound role in sparking an interest in ? some say fully lighting a fire under ? the scholarly investigation of mysticism, than the late Gershom Scholem. Indeed, numerous scholars have attempted to locate ?the source of Scholem?s fascination with Jewish mysticism? (Roemer 1997, 23) and in the process have classified Scholem, according to Roemer?s lengthy analysis of Scholem in The Germanic Review, as ?simply a historian,? or ?a hidden theologian of Jewish Gnosis, a neo-Romantic historian, or an anarchist.? But Roemer rejects the ?temptation to pin Scholem down to a single source of inspiration,? saying that Scholem?s ?appropriation of ideas? simply ?defies any attempt to schematize? Scholem?s body of work. Scholem?s writings were launched in 1919, when he decided to write a dissertation of the Kabbalah rather than continue his pursuit of mathematics. Roemer quotes from Scholem?s dissertation, which took 19th Century scholars to task for their rejection of mysticism. It appears ?improbably to [me] that the kabbalists could have been such charlatans, buffoons, and masters of tomfoolery as [the scholars] made them to be. Something seemed to [me] hidden there, and it was this that attracted [me to mysticism].? Further in his piece, to illustrate the origins of Scholem?s fascination with Jewish mysticism, Roemer again quotes Scholem ? this time from Scholem?s autobiography, From Berlin to Jerusalem ? and notes that Scholem, early on, was skeptical of the dismissals of the Kabbalah by the Wissenschaft scholars."
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