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"Honor in the House: Speaker Tom Foley", 2005.
A book report on this biography of Tom Foley, former American Speaker of the House, written by Jeffrey Briggs.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, £ 25.95
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The paper shows that as Tom Foley's former press agent, Jeffrey Briggs is able to write an informative and interesting biography of the former Speaker of the House. Briggs combines his memories and experiences with Foley's reflections to provide the reader with a history of the workings of the institution of the House of Representatives. The paper shows that although there are occasional anecdotes about famous figures, such as Lyndon Johnson, this book focuses primarily on giving an insider's view of how Congress works. In the process, the author reflects on most of the significant political subjects since the 1960s.
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"When Tip O'Neal selected Foley as the Democratic Majority Whip in 1983, many thought it was a bad choice. It was believed that the gentlemanly Representative from Washington could not be "hard-nosed" enough to carry out the duties of his position. But he proved that he was the right man for the job. Even though he was respectful of the opinions of others, he could also be forceful in expressing his own opinion. "He had the essential quality of a good leader, of being willing to risk losing when he was pretty sure he was right" (76)."
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Character Development of Uncle Tom in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", 1999.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 33.95
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This paper addresses the character of Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and how Tom is an example of how the author viewed the role of the diligent and loyal slave during the pre-Civil War era.
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Honor in ?Measure for Measure? and ?King Henry?, 2004.
An examination of the theme of honor in two of Shakespeare's plays, "Measure for Measure" and "King Henry".
1,058 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses how Shakespeare focuses on the fact that honor can means different things to different people, and it can also be regarded as less than virtuous in some minds. It shows how Shakespeare clarifies the definition of honor in "King Henry", but he leaves the issue muddy in "Measure for Measure". He leaves us with personalities that may not seem be honorable ultimately being the most honorable of all. It is such characters that have made Shakespeare unmatched in his skill.
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"Isabella becomes the focus of honor and ?doing the right thing? in Shakespeare?s ?Measure for Measure.? During the course of the play, she is propositioned by three different men to break her vows and go against her conscious. Her honor is important to her, and she does not accept Angelo?s proposal. In fact, she is forthright in her initial reaction to Angelo?s request. In other words, she knows what he is all about. Even as Angelo begs Isabella to ?Believe me, on mine honor,/My words express my purpose? (II.iv.46-7). She responds, ?Ha! Little honor to be much believed,/And most pernicious purpose! Seeming, seeming!? (II.iv.49-50). This scene helps us appreciate Isabella because she knows the right thing to do, despite what it means for her brother. She declares she will, ?live chaste, and, brother, die:/More than our brother is our chastity? (II.iv.185-6). She is disgusted by the attitudes that surround her and to remove herself from it, she decides to enter a convent."
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Sports in Thomas Hughes?s "Tom Brown's Schooldays", 2002.
This paper discusses sport as presented in Hughes?s novel, "Tom Brown's School Days", which was written in 1857, and is the story of young Tom Brown, a student at the public school called Rugby School.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper explains that the schoolboys at Rugby, as might be expected, play rugby football, which is quite different from American football. The author points out that competitive games are a large part of their schooling at Rugby, but they do not take the place of schooling; they are extra-curricular activities meant to tax the body as well as the mind and to keep the boys hale and healthy. The paper concludes that, today, sports in college are "big business?; whereas, in Tom Brown's day, sports were about the pride of the school and learning lessons that could be used later in life, such as teamwork and leadership skills.
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"The book was extremely popular when it was published in 1857. Hughes essentially recreated the life he knew playing Victorian sports atschool, and readers identified with his writing ? especially young men. No one had ever written a story like this before, although several "university" novels followed "Tom Brown's" success. Hughes followed up his wildly successful book with another, "Tom Brown at Oxford," which was not nearly as popular, since so many other authors had written similar novels by the time it came out in 1861."
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"Honor and Violence is the Old South", 2002.
A literary and historical review of "Honor and Violence is the Old South" by Bertram Wyatt-Brown.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper presents a review of "Honor and Violence is the Old South", which is actually an abridged version of Bertram Wyatt-Brown?s "Southern Honor: Ethics and Behavior in the Old South". The book presents an objective and highly well-researched account of life for women and slaves in the South who were considered devices with which to maintain family honor. The subject of honor is studied from a historical and anthropological perspective. The author seeks to explain why white masters treated slaves in an inhumane manner and similarly how women were expected to behave in patriarchal societies of the South.
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"The author explains that there were two extremely important driving forces behind South?s obsession with preservation of honor. For one, it was believed that since Northerners were the enemy, they must never be allowed to ridicule South?s men of honor. It was essentially a defensive tactic that helped South keep its head high against a more sophisticated, civilized and successful enemy. In the antebellum period, South was mainly an agrarian society while North had become a major industrial force. It was clear that South?s economy was waning with most immigrants settling in Northern region and contributing to the development of industries there. Cotton plantations were one of the main sources of income for the rich South and with decrease in its production, South was losing to North on the economic front."
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University Honor Systems, 2003.
An analysis of university honor systems, using the interpretive paradigm.
3,737 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 73.95
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This paper examines how nearly every institution of higher education has some form of an honor system with varying degrees of student participation, predetermined harshness and procedure, and sets of guidelines governing student conduct and integrity. It employs the interpretive paradigm as an approach to understanding the motivations and actions of James Madison University?s honor system?s most intimate agents. It attempts to show that what we learn about the agents of the honor system is most telling when drawn into sharper relief with less intimate, less permanent, more occasional agents, such as witnesses, professors, and defendants. It focuses on the culture of the JMU honor system?s more intimate agents and on the more attenuated participants and argues that the honor system?s internal agents embrace a culture of guilt, whereby agents weave into their framework a stronger presumption of guilt for accused parties than those external to the system and a greater taste for severity of punishment.
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"Cheating is prevalent at American colleges and universities. Rutgers University professor Donald L. McCabe is an expert in the field of academic integrity. Research that he conducts published in The Chronicle of Higher Education indicates that nearly 75 percent of students at top colleges and universities have cheated at least once in their adult academic career. (The Chronicle, Oct. 15, 1999). Unless James Madison University is substantially different in some relevant respect from the compilation of schools McCabe?s evidence is based upon, there is no reason to think that the rate of cheating at JMU is a substantial deviation from what McCabe reports the national rates to be. (This of course is if we relax any potential criticism of McCabe?s internal validity for the time being)."
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The Homeric Honor Code, 2002.
A paper discussing male codes of honor in ancient Greece using Homer's 'Iliad' and Hesiod's 'Works and Days'.
1,869 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper discusses male honor codes in ancient Greek society, focusing on seven areas-- prowess in battle, to be able to speak eloquently and convincingly, to honor duty to family and townspeople, to be kind to supplicants, to honor the gods, to be loyal to friends and fellow soldiers and to be recognized as an honorable warrior both through material and non-material acknowledgment.
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"The code of honor that the warriors of the Illiad lived by was complex and oftentimes contradictory. The rules of male honor in the Greek society portrayed in the poem required a man to have prowess in battle, to be able to speak eloquently and convincingly, to honor his duty to his family and townspeople, to be kind to supplicants, to honor the gods, to be loyal to friends and fellow soldiers and to be recognized as an honorable warrior both through material and non-material acknowledgment. These seven characteristics are not an exhaustive list of the qualities expected from a Greek man, but I believe them to be the most significant in relation to the Illiad. I will outline the Greek warrior code using examples from the Illiad and I will then discuss Achilleus? responses to the expectations that the honor code placed upon him. The code of honor in the Illiad is by no means simple and I will explore its complexity and the possible critique that the poem has of this honor code."
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Mark Foley, 2004.
A look at the politics of Florida Congressman, Mark Foley.
3,630 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 27 sources, MLA, £ 72.95
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This paper provides background information on the political character of Mark Foley, describes the demographics of his district and how effectively Foley is able to respond to his constituency, looks at his political acumen and policies he has supported, and outlines his voting pattern. The paper also presents a brief biography on Foley, looks at his political career, his legislation, elections, and his detractors. Additionally, the paper discusses the rumors of Foley's homosexuality and if they have affected his political career.
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"I chose U.S. Congressman Mark Foley for several reasons. First of all, I selected a congressman from Florida because all eyes will be on Florida leading to ? and immediately following ? the Presidential Election of 2004. In Florida during the last presidential election, there were myriad of highly publicized instances of malfunctioning voting machines ? featuring archaic, out-dated ?card-type? voter ballots which produced those notorious ?hanging chads? and other blatant discrepancies. Additionally, news reports indicated that thousands of people ? many of them voters of color in South Florida ? were turned away from the polls in November, 2000, because of incompetence, corruption, misinformation on the part of ill-trained precinct administrators and staff."
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin", 2002.
Looks at the impact Harriet Beecher Stowe's book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" had on American society.
5,800 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 28 sources, MLA, £ 99.95
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This paper discusses the transformation of the novel "Uncle Tom?s Cabin", by Harriet Beecher Stowe into a cultural icon. It looks at how the creation and recreation of the text by its readers, adapters and its foremost opponents, helped to polarize the abolitionist debate. The paper suggests that the responses to and adaptations of the text of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" provided a means by which the novel assumed a principal role in American culture through various media--the theatre, film, posters, paintings, follow-on writings, essays and press coverage. Finally, the paper suggests that the articulation and reconstruction of the text by its readers brought on a range of social and political meanings and results.
Background: The Origins of a Living Document
Introduction
North and South Polarized
Critics Respond
The Abolitionist Debates
The Tom Caricature
The Greatest Impact
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"In what way did this text change the traditional relationship between reader and the novel? The reader became the author, interpreter, director, actor, witness and part and parcel of the story. The story, instead of being about life, became life, and life in turn became its own version of the story. In this context of slavery, religion, melodrama, and family crisis, Uncle Tom?s Cabin can be viewed as a cultural pattern instead of an isolated work. Almost as soon as it was published as a novel, Stowe's story was adapted for the American stage; from 1852 until well into the twentieth century, adaptations of Uncle Tom's Cabin were among the most popular productions that a theater company could stage. Stowe, however, never condoned nor participated in developing the productions, nor did she earn any money from these adaptations."
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The Forms of Honor in the First Part of 'Henry IV', 2002.
A discussion of how various characters such as Hotspur, Prince Hal and Falstaff represent different manifestations of the concept of honor in Shakespeare's 'Henry VI'.
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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Honor, the central theme in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1, is embodied primarily in the two main characters. This essay compares and contrasts the concept of honor as lived by Hotspur and Prince Hall, making frequent use of quotes to substantiate claims. Other characters, King Henry and Falstaff, who Shakespeare finds useful in this major treatment of honor, are also discussed.
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"One of the main themes around which Shakespeare dramatizes the history of his country in The First Part of King Henry IV is honor. To the Elizabethans honor was a major topic of debate as it had been to Englishmen of all ages. Honor is a complex subject, highly personal to some, highly public to others. Honor can be something for which one quietly stands, or about which one shouts in flowery language. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast some of the various forms taken by honor as represented in Shakespeare?s Henry IV, Part I."
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Fraud and the Congressional Medal of Honor, 2004.
This paper discusses that, because of the inherent power and rewards of the Congressional Medal of Honor, many individuals, seeking unearned glory and unmerited privileges, have dishonestly claimed to possess it.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper explains the problem posed by counterfeit Congressional Medal of Honor winners is emotional because it is tremendously offensive to the families of soldiers who have risked their lives and lost them in the defense of the United States. The author points out that the problem of fraudulent or suspicious claims to the Congressional Medal of Honor is historically rooted in the methods by which individuals are awarded the designation. The paper relates that the number of individuals who currently claim to be Congressional Medal of Honor recipients is growing by leaps and bounds and will surely continue to worsen in the current American climate of patriotism and paranoia toward terrorist acts.
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"Many privileges accompany the Congressional Medal of Honor award. Individuals who receive the Medal of Honor are automatically promoted to the next grade, as long as they are not already at the top of the enlisted grades. Medal of Honor winners are also rewarded financially; they secure an additional $600 per month from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the form of a pension, and they can potentially gain a ten percent increase in retirement benefits if they stay in the service at least twenty years. Special travel cards are distributed to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, allowing them to travel at no cost on military air transports, providing there is space for them to sit or stand. Visible symbols of the Medal of Honor are also apparent. Medal of Honor recipients are allowed to wear their special uniforms (different from non-Medal of Honor recipients) wherever and whenever they choose. The families of Medal of Honor recipients are rewarded, as well. The Medal of Honor winner and his or her dependents receive identification cards that allow them to use military recreation and shopping facilities without the payment of dues. Should the child of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient wish to attend a military academy, the child will not have to contend with any university quotas. Medal of Honor winners are invited to attend Presidential inaugurations, and they may display special license plates denoting their hero status. Lastly, Medal of Honor winners receive engraved headstones from the Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of death."
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The Theme of Honor in Ben Jonson's Play "Volpone", 2000.
An exploration of honor between the characters in Jonson's play "Volpone."
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, £ 37.95
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This essay explores the notion of honor in Jonson's play "Volpone" -the manner in which the idea of honor differs from character to character and how honor motivates the characters? actions and interactions.
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"When Ben Jonson wrote Volpone in the seventeenth century, he was unaware of the theatrical capabilities such as pyrotechnics that are available for modern play productions. Even more, Jonson could not have fathomed computer-generated graphics that are available for television and movie productions. Jonson mainly had dialogue and the characters? interactions within his grasp to create an entertaining play; he relies on the intellectual qualities of the play rather than the aesthetics. As a result, Jonson develops basic themes of mankind that convey his rare perception of human nature. One of the most fundamental themes found in this play and in nature is honor. Although humans have probably always had a notion of honor, the definition of honor and objects that contain honor vary among people and cultures. In Volpone, Jonson portrays how the idea of honor differs from character to character and how honor motivates the characters? actions and interactions."
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Stereotypes in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", 2008.
A look at the recent criticism leveled at Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin", regarding the book's stereotypical portrayal of African-Americans
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper examines some of the stereotypes found in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", with particular focus on the main character of Uncle Tom. The paper argues that the character of Uncle Tom is represented as a stereotype of an old, suffering and obedient servant, faithful to his white masters no matter what, but that there is also a philosophy of resistance in the passivity that he exudes. Furthermore, this paper argues that it is in the depiction of African-American women that many stereotypes can be found. Finally, this paper attempts to answer the following question: do the negative aspects of this novel outweigh its moral message?
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin actually consists of two stories told in parallel. It begins with a financial crisis of the Shelby family whom are forced to sell some of their slaves. Eliza, the slave who is a maid in the house overhears this plan, which includes the sale of her child, and escapes with her husband and young son. We follow their long and dangerous escape route that eventually leads them to Canada. Uncle Tom, although he has a family on the plantation, does actually get sold to a family in New Orleans. He is very pious and accepting and soon becomes very faithful to his new owner much like he was to the one who sold him. The family is eventually won over by Uncle Tom and his calm, assuming manner, that both the father and the daughter become ardent supporters of abolishment. "
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Mandarin Speakers' Production of English Vowels, 2007.
An analysis of Mandarin speakers' production and perception of English vowels and their mastery of the English language.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This study examines how production and perception of English vowels are affected by one's native language, specifically among Mandarin speakers. The paper examines the specific relationship between Mandarin speakers' production and perception of English vowels and their mastery of the English language, including their comprehension of intonation and pitch. The author hypothesizes that Mandarin speakers' would experience more difficulty mastering English vowels if their exposure to the English language encompassed one year or less.
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Abstract
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Previous studies suggest that multiple factors affect speakers' ability to produce sounds and their perceptions of sound. Various studies including that conducted by Boroditsky (2001) suggest that how one speaks affects many aspects of their livelihood including how one views or perceives the world. Further studies suggest that when compared with native English speakers, Mandarin speakers tend to refer to different concepts in different ways, including describing time in different manners (Boroditsky, 2001). The results of this study are relevant as they suggest that language is a "powerful tool shaping thought" and that one's native language "plays an important role in shaping thoughts and thought processes" (Boroditsky, 20)."
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