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Greek Heroines, 2006.
This paper compares the Greek heroines Clytemnestra from Aeschylus' play "Agamemnon" and Medea from Euripides' play "Medea".
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper explains that both Clytemnestra from Aeschylus' play "Agamemnon" and Medea from Euripides' play "Medea" are betrayed by their husbands and decide to take vengeance into their own hands. The author points out that one major difference between the women is that Medea seems to have been completely faithful and loving to her husband; whereas, Clytemnestra may have never loved Agamemnon. The paper relates that another difference between the women is the weapon of choice in that Clytemnestra chooses to use knives in order to bathe herself in her husband's blood but Medea uses her magic to kill Kreon.
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"Medea has not sent away her children, because she plans to use them against Jason. Both mothers claim to love their children but only one actually tries to protect their children from harm (there is more suspicion that the true reason is so she can be with her lover privately). Medea loves her children; we see this as she faces reality of their murder. She questions whether or not she could really kill them but decides in the end it is for the best."
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Flaubert & Tolstoy: Heroines & Boredom, 1987.
Compares & contrasts the two novels MADAME BOVARY by Gustav Flaubert & ANNA KARENINA by Leo Tolstoy. Focuses on the shared theme of boredom by the 2 heroines.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 45.95
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"Boredom is a motivating factor for the heroines of the two novels Madame Bovary by Auguste Flaubert and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Both novels feature heroines who have unconventional relationships which set them apart from the society in which they live. Both are married women who have affairs, and both in the end cannot face the sort of world in which they live and commit suicide.
Anna Karenina is a novel structured on elements that are highly dramatic, but the story is told in a realistic fashion with characters who are firmly grounded in their social setting. Tolstoy images this by including considerable detail and by skillfully creating characters with strong psychological underpinnings. These characters come from different backgrounds, and their social roles conflict with one another. Anna and her (...)"
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Greek Mythology: Women in Greek Life, 2002.
Examining the way in which women were depicted in classic Greek mythology.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper introduces, discuss and analyzes the topic of Greek mythology. Specifically, it contains an analysis of the role of women in Greek life as depicted in literature. It discusses how women underwent a tremendous change between the time of Homer and that of Aristophanes four hundred years later, as five different plays clearly illustrate. Early Greek women were one-dimensional and needy, while four hundred years later they were feminists complaining about their sex lives.
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"Women in Greek life are portrayed in a wide variety of ways, and they did indeed change between Homer's type and Aristophanes' time. Homer often portrays women as scheming to keep men from performing their duty, such as how Calypso holds Ulysses on her island in "The Odyssey," attempting to keep her with him rather than allow him to return to his home and family. "This daughter of Atlas has got hold of poor unhappy Ulysses, and keeps trying by every kind of blandishment to make him forget his home, so that he is tired of life, and thinks of nothing but how he may once more see the smoke of his own chimneys" (Odyssey, Book I). In the Iliad, Homer continues to portray women as one-dimensional beings without feelings when he has Chryseis, the daughter of Chryses given as a war prize to Agamemnon as his share of the looting and subsequently ransomed by her father."
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Heroines in "Persuasion", 2005.
An analysis of the character of Anne Elliot in Jane Austen's "Persuasion".
783 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 19.95
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This paper responds to the given statement that: 'In contrast to Emma Woodhouse and Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliot is an unlikely heroine', by stressing that most of Austen's heroines do not obediently conform to the conventional heroine. It looks at how Anne Elliot, the protagonist of "Persuasion", is, like most Austen heroines, witty, clever and considerate and how compared to Austen's other female characters Emma and Elizabeth is the unlikely heroine.
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"We can see that Anne Elliot was certainly not the chief female character in the novel at least not in the beginning. Her point of view of the story only begins after a couple of chapters into the novel. At first we see her as father, Mr. Elliot sees her ? insignificant. Anne is treated as the heroine of the novel; however, a heroine is a woman who takes risks and makes decisions in order to control her life?s destiny, not one who passively waits for her fate. In the book, Anne is depicted as the novel?s admirable protagonist. This only seems so because she is surrounded by confused, bitter and conniving characters. She seems to be the only sensible character in the novel."
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Heroes and Heroines in Literature, 2002.
A look at "As I lay Dying" by William Faulkner and "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper looks at the idea of heroes and heroines in two novels-- "As I lay Dying" by William Faulkner and "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton. The paper discusses briefly the outline of the main characters seen by the author as the heroes and heroines.
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Female Heroines in Victorian Novels, 2002.
This paper discusses the short stories "Little Doritt" by Charles Dickens "MiddleMarch" by George Eliot and "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," by Thomas Hardy.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper compares the female primary characters, Amy, Dorothea and Tess, in each novel. The paper reviews each story and discusses what the novelists hope the reader will know about the character and what the characters do not know about themselves. The author believes that all three novels show women in very different lights, and all use their heroines effectively to illustrate social problems and mores of the time.
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""MiddleMarch" tells the story of several characters who live in the town of Middlemarch. Dorothea and Celia are two sisters who both marry early in the novel. The novel shows how the "other half" lives in the country and their very different concerns. Dorothea is a moralist and a liberal, who would like to see the people become more democratic and caring, especially for their poor tenants. "Surely," said Dorothea, "it is better to spend money in finding out how men can make the most of the land which supports them all, than in keeping dogs and horses only to gallop over it. It is not a sin to make yourself poor in performing experiments for the good of all" Dorothea represents a different kind of Victorian woman, one who can think for herself and attempts to be in charge of her own destiny."
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'The Scarlet Letter' and 'Potrait of a Lady' - the Heroines and their Saviours, 1997.
This paper discusses the role of secondary characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter' and Henry James' 'Portait of a Lady'.
3,630 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 72.95
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This paper is an analysis of two novels -'The Scarlet Letter' and 'Portait of a Lady'. Each heroine in both of the books is explored in depth and the secondary characters are analyzed.These books deal with people whom live in very relgious communities and have sinned. They are both condemned for their sins and are forced to live with them for the rest of their lives. This paper concludes that a new phase of life is best for both characters.
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"The Scarlet Letter is unquestionably the story of Hester Prynne, a woman who violated the seventh commandment by committing adultery. She is punished by the the Puritan society and forced to wear the letter A. Hester is a victim of society, of her own actions, and of fate. Indeed, she is the victim of the letter she carries on her chest. The story is also that of Arthur Dimmesdale, an ordained minister, a devoted servant of God. He is doomed to be a hypocrite and secretly carry the burden of his sin. His punishment is to be tormented for seven long years. Concealing this sin breaks his heart and leads to a prolonged death because he had neither the courage nor the strength to face society and stand by Hester. Hester and Arthur are both punished for their sin and must face the consequences of their actions, either privately or publicly."
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Brewster Place: Its Heroines and Their Dreams, 1999.
A look at Gloria Naylor's "The Women of Brewster Place" and its themes of struggle for improvement of the lot of African Americans.
2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, £ 53.95
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"Kiswana has rejected higher education because she has concluded that it is ?bourgie? and ?counterrevolutionary?. She feels that she should be poor, unlike the rest of her family and that her ?place was in the streets with my people, fighting for equality and a better community?. While her mother cautions her that she is ?wasting her talents?, Kiswana responds by asserting that ?I?m here in day-to-day contact with the problems of my people. What good would I be after four or five years of a lot of white brainwashing in some phony, prestige institution?? When Kiswana?s mother, who persists in calling her Melanie, mentions that she and her husband were ?charter members of the NAACP? Kiswana condemns it as a ?middle-of-the-road Uncle Tom dumping ground for black Republicans.? "
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"Antigone" by Sophocles, 1996.
Analyzes character of Greek heroine, morality, symbol of female strength, effects of her relationships with her father Oedipus, Freudian theory.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, £ 39.95
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"The story of Antigone has been told by many poets, playwrights, and others over the centuries. The relationship between Antigone and her father, Oedipus, and the conflict between Antigone and Creon, point to various aspects of the social roles of women in Thebes at the time this play was written. The tragedy of Oedipus echoes through the generations, affecting his children and determining the course of their lives for them, and Antigone can be examined using this Freudian view, much as Willbern does when he writes, Such a focus will therefore be one-sided, viewed through paternal eyes--the patriarchal perspective. Freud sometimes characterized the daughter's perspective, but he was naturally more familiar with the father's (Willbern 75-76)." "
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Ancient Greek Theater, 2006.
A paper on ancient Greek drama, the Greek theater and ancient Greek playwrights.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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This paper discusses the role of ancient Greek drama in Greek society. The paper explains the stage styles, how actors performed and the main types of plays performed in ancient Greek theater. The author discusses tragedies, comedies and a special form of theater called "dithyramb," which was sung by a large chorus. The paper goes on to discuss the importance of the elements of prose, lyrics and dancing in the ancient Greek drama. The paper then goes on to discuss some of ancient Greece's foremost playwrights, as well as theories about the origins of drama.
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"The word 'Drama' as such has originated from the Greek words that mean 'to do', or 'to act'. When a story is acted out, it becomes a 'play', and this was the medium used by the ancient Greeks to act out their stories, which were either humorous and were about funny situations in their everyday lives, or they would be great tragedies, which would act out some important episode or period of their lives at the time. The speech and actions of the play would therefore, recreate human lives and its flow. It can be stated that ancient Greece was in fact the real birthplace of the future 'drama' of the Western world. In Greece, these plays or dramas were presented on stage twice a year, in honor of the God Dionysius, and there would be choruses made up of men who would be dressed up in goatskins, and who were meant to represent 'satyrs' or those mythical creatures who were partly goat, and partly man."
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Naloxone and Heroin Addiction, 2006.
This paper discusses the use of naloxone to treat heroin overdose and heroin addiction.
2,414 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that heroin use is a problem plaguing countries all over the world. One of the most common and successful ways to combat heroin use is with pharmacological measures. The writer points out that naloxone, a narcotic antagonist, is used to reverse the effects of a heroin overdose. In 2002 it was approved in a combination tablet with buprenorphine for the treatment of heroin addiction. The writer discusses that the approval of the combination buprenorphine/naloxone tablet means that more nurses working in an outpatient setting will be administering naloxone to patients seeking help for heroin and opiate abuse. The writer them emphasizes the importance of explaining the indications and possible side effects of any drugs administered to patients, and to know the proper procedures to take should a patient misuse the medication. The writer concludes that hopefully, as the medical community becomes more aware of the problems associated with drug use and dependence, we will be able to come up with better solutions to solving the problem.
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"In a study done by Cantwell et al., paramedics assessed patients for respiratory status, concurrent drug intoxication, and evaluated the patient according to the Glasgow Coma Scale. Overdose victims were more likely to receive less than the standard dose of naloxone with each single increase in number of breaths. With an increasing Glasgow Coma Scale score, patients were more likely to receive less than the standard dose of naloxone. Patients with concurrent alcohol intoxication were more likely to receive greater than the standard dose of naloxone. It is thought that alcohol combined with heroin causes greater CNS depression than that produced by heroin alone. The trend towards older patients, and male patients receiving higher doses was also seen. The study suggests that patients with a higher level of consciousness and respiratory rate require a smaller dose of naloxone to return to a normal state than those patients with a lower respiratory rate and decreased level of consciousness."
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Who Are the Greeks Today?, 2006.
A look at the Greek-American experience, including their successes, challenges they've overcome and prominent Americans with Greek heritage.
2,339 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper details the Greek-American experience, focusing primarily on their achievements in all aspects of American life. The paper also discusses Greek culture and religion in American and prominent figures in America who are of Greek heritage.
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Statement of Position
Some Interesting Facts About Greeks
The Greek-American Experience
Notable Greeks
In Conclusion
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"Several notable and famous Greeks who come to mind are the late Aristotle Onasis, former candidate for U.S. president, Michael Dukakis, and former White House official in the Clinton administration, George Stephanopoulos. Of course, there are numerous other Greeks today who have made an indelible impression upon the world: Candice Bergen, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Carol Burnett, Liz Claiborne, Sheryl Crow, Elizabeth Dole, Faye Dunaway, Betty Ford, Kate Jackson, Mary Tyler Moore, Debra Norville, Jane Pauley and Gloria Vanderbilt."
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?Literature; Ancient Greek Literature?, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between ancient Greek burial and death rites and ancient Greek literature.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper focuses upon illustrating the relevance of the obvious emphasis and taboo regarding Greek burial or death rites as it is portrayed in a significant amount of ancient Greek literature. It examines how literature has long been a relevant source that historians as well as other scholars can turn to so as to glean at least a marginal understanding regarding the societal norms of the era or culture in particular.
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Introduction
Generalities Regarding Ancient Greek Burial Rites
Relevance of Literary Illustrations Regarding Ancient Greek Perspectives on Death
Burial Rites Within Ancient Greek literature
Conclusion
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"One of the first things that essentially needs to be taken into consideration is that, as a result of their significantly un-advanced and superstitiously primitive preconceptions and beliefs, that nearly all kinds of ancient literature is tinged, to some degree or another, with elements of the super natural or paranormal. The occult, witches, curses and ghosts, all are things that are mentioned, with varying degree of figurativeness and realism, within ancient British as well as Greek literature. Moreover, there appears to be a particular degree of emphasis upon the relevance and effectuality of such things as oaths and curses, especially in regard to the likes of such being implemented in concern to a particular person?s death or burial. This something that is quite strongly portrayed when Euripides? Hippolytus, the protagonist within the play, reasserts his confidence to his father in so much as taking an oath that in death may neither sea nor earth receive my flesh, if I have proved false (Lawson, 1964)."
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Greek Mythology, 2008.
This paper looks at Greek mythology and discusses the Greek system of gods and goddesses.
2,093 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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In this article, the writer first explains that Greek mythology is a collection of stories by ancient Greeks about their gods and heroes. The writer notes that these stories include myths of the origin of the world, an attempt to understand and interpret the universe and the origin of the world in human terms. Many of these stories have been passed down from ancient times and in more than one version. The writer discusses that ancient beliefs eventually mixed with legends from Greek kingdoms and city-states and myths from other tribes. Together, they evolved into this body of stories that were accepted by most Greeks. These myths were transmitted from generation to generation for hundreds of years in the form of spoken tales. It was not until the Classic Period that these stories were put down in written form. The writer looks at the Greek system of gods and goddesses and concludes that traditional literary mythology reflected an increasing dissociation from actual religious practice.
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"The leader was Zeus, the god of the sky, the weather, thunder, lightning, and the father of all mortals and immortals. His wife and sister was Hera. Poseidon, his brother, was god of the seas and shaker of the earth or earthquakes. Athena was the goddess of war, of crafts and of wisdom, the wisest of the gods and goddesses. Apollo was the god of light and order, of both plague and healing who foretold the will of Zeus, his father. His twin sister, Artemis, was goddess of childbirth and all wild animals. Aphrodite, a daughter of Uranus, was the goddess of erotic love. Hermes was the guide of souls in the underworld and the god of sleep and dreams. Demeter, the symbol of Gaia, was goddess of the earth and vegetation. His mother Persephone was a sister of Zeus. Dionysus was th god of madness, frenzy, of wine and the theater. Hephaestus was the god of fire and of the crafts. And Ares was the god of war and the only son of Zeus and Hera. Hades was not among the 12, but he was the ruler of the underworld."
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