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"As For Me and My House": A discussion of relationships, 2002.
This paper discusses the novel, "As For Me and My House" by Sinclair Ross.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 31.95
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The author's ability to craft a magical piece is demonstrated through out the book. The misleading representations of the narrator's gender reveal many important aspects of the relationship between Mrs. Bentley and Philip. One may interpret As For Me and My House as Philip being the 'house' of Mrs. Bentley. This fact is not necessarily a negative but shows how the perspective and control within the relationship dynamic.
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Relationships in "A Doll House", 2005.
Argues that the relationships in Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll House," are based on lies and deception.
847 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper looks at how lack of trust and honesty leads Nora and Torvald Helmer down a long path to destruction. It explains that the play gives a picture of a marriage relationship that comes apart when a crisis reveals the lack of trust and the resulting deception that was present. Nora and Torvald Helmer have been married for eight years, but have filled those years playing the role of what society would have said was a happily married couple. It shows how a lack of trust and honesty has left them as strangers without a firm relationship to hold them together.
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"The crisis occurs when it is revealed that years earlier, Nora had forged her father's name to acquire a loan. The money was needed to take her husband to Italy so he could recuperate from a life threatening illness. Torvald felt that to borrow would result in "Something of freedom lost - and something of beauty, too - from a home that's founded on borrowing and debt" (1569). So, with the help of Nils Krogstad, a bank clerk, Nora had secretly taken out the loan. Now Krogstad, in retaliation for Torvald firing him from his job at the bank, threatens to make it public that the loan was obtained by forgery. This turns Nora's life to turmoil."
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The House of Lords, 2004.
A discussion on whether the House of Lords should be fully elected and how its election affects its relationship with the House of Commons.
1,817 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses how, with the UK's transition towards a democratic society, the powers of the House of Lords have been gradually eroded over the years and how complaints that the House was not representative of the populace, and was a hazard to democracy, started leading to proposals for its reform in the 19th century. The paper contends that an unelected House of Lords in our present modern day society is an anachronism, as we compare it with other Western democracies, only to realise how outdated this institution has become. The paper maintains that making the House of Lords a fully elected chamber will solve its problems as a legitimate democratic chamber. The paper also examines any possible detrimental effects of parting with hundreds of years of tradition.
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"Currently, the functions of the House of Lords are to revise legislation passed by the Commons and to keep a check on Government by scrutinising its activities through select committees. The Lords acts in a limited role as a Parliamentary watchdog to ensure that power is not abused, as it still has the ability to veto any legislation aimed to extend the life of Parliament beyond five years. They can also propose amendments to Commons Bills, and many of these amendments are accepted, either because they genuinely improve the quality of the Bill, or for political expediency. Generally, its functions are rather similar to those of the House of Commons in legislating, debating and questioning the executive. The exceptions are that it does not represent constituencies, and are not involved in matters of taxation and finance. It is recognised to play a complementary role to that of the Commons. The Lords is also the final court of appeal for civil cases in the UK and for criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland."
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Male and Female Relationships in Literature, 2008.
An analysis of the relationship between the male and female characters in the ancient text, "The Medea" by Euripides and the modern text, "A Doll House" by H. Ibsen.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines two texts, one ancient, "The Medea" by Euripides and the other modern, "A Doll House" by H. Ibsen. It looks at the roles of the two female characters - Medea in " The Medea" and Nora in "A Doll House" and discusses how the relationships between the male and the female characters reflect the relationship of the colonizer and the colonized. The paper examines what such a relationship entails and argues that this relationship can be changed only under extreme circumstances, which require a drastic action on the part of the colonized.
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"Both Medea and Nora have challenged the concept of the passive feminine and the gender roles assigned to men and women within our society. The relationships between the male and the female often resemble the relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. The male/colonizer is active, the female/colonized is passive. The balance of power tips sharply towards the male/colonizer. The female/colonized are often the 'Others'; they are weak, simple creatures that need protection and guardianship, provided by the 'naturally' stronger, dominant male/colonizer. Nora and Medea refused to stay in the roles of the colonized and succeeded in freeing themselves from oppression by taking drastic action. Both however, were punished for it, shunned by the society in which they lived and both lost their children."
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Henrick Ibsen?s ?A Doll?s House?, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship of husband and wife, Nora and Torvald, in Henrick Ibsen?s ?A Doll?s House?.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper explains that, as Henrick Ibsen?s play, ?A Doll?s House?, progresses, the relationship between Nora and Torvald Helmer changes from that of a well-to-do husband and wife with cheerful children who seem to live the happy marriage life. The author points out that, towards the middle of the play, Nora seems to step away from her fantasy life, observing the fact that she is concerned about what her husband thinks of her. The paper relates that, during the third act, Nora finally opens her eyes to realize that her life with Torvald is over; and, as the play ends, she walks out of her "doll's house" into her new world of dependence, leaving Torvald to raise his three children on his own.
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"In the beginning of the play, Nora is a doll in her husband?s eyes. She is a trophy he has won. He wants to keep his trophy pretty, pampered, and kept on a high pedestal. When he talks to his wife, he treats her like a little girl. He feels as if Nora should no nothing about their financial situation or any important issues in the household. It is a man?s job in life to take care of the family. Torvald adores his wife, but treats her like she is not on the same level as him. "Look, Nora, in lots of things, you're still a child. I'm older than you in many ways and I've had a little more experience" (Act 2, pg. 184). He has pet names for her such as skylark, squirrel and featherbrain."
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Henrik Ibsen?s "Doll's House", 2005.
A look at the character relationships in Henrik Ibsen's play "Doll's House".
924 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper describes the relationships between the characters in this play, the consequences of those relationships and why the marriage between Nora and Helmer is ultimately one that is shallow and based on hypocrisy.
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"Kristine Linde and Nils Krogstad are apparently two minor characters in Henrik Ibsen's play 'Doll's House'. When we meet them for the very first time, they are both surrounded by unfortunate circumstances. Kristine was Mrs. Linde windowed some ten years ago and finally returning to her town to acquire a job at the bank where Torvald Helmer is the manager. Nils Krogstad is in a subordinate position at the very same back and he is a widower with several children. Kristine and Krogstad had been close acquaintances at one time in the past. This is clear from Kristine's initial reaction at seeing Krogstad at Nora's house and her confession that she knew him."
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"The Fall of the House of Usher", 2006.
This paper analyzes the close relationship between environment and character as clearly portrayed in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher."
1,397 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper focuses on the main characters of Roderick Usher and his sister Lady Madeline as well as the eventual demise of the Usher family in Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." The writer of this paper describes why the actual Usher home is itself a physical entity and thus becomes a pseudo-character in the plot which Poe uses to both mirror and amplify the story of the principal characters. This paper also discusses Poe's unique writing style by defining the close relationship between environment and character which becomes clearly evident through the narration.
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"While the character of the estate takes a toll on the narrator, this same character actually seems to be an extension of the Ushers themselves. By the time we are introduced to Roderick and Madeline Usher, we cannot help but notice the parallels between the estate and the characters. The dull, discolored fa?ade of the House seems to closely resemble the complexions of both characters. The otherworldliness of the environment surrounding the household seems to closely parallel the otherworldliness of the Ushers themselves. The phantom like ethereal impression we get of Madeline is the same as the impression we get from the narrator's description of the atmosphere surrounding the estate."
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Father-Daughter Relationships, 2007.
This paper explores father-daughter relationships and how they affect the daughter as she becomes an adult.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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The paper explains that the bond that a daughter has with her father is very important because of the understanding of men and relationships that she gets from this particular relationship. The paper examines the potential consequences of divorce. The paper discusses how forcing children to stay in the same house with the parent they are not closest to after the divorce can often cause unhappiness and rebellion. The paper also looks at the effects of a father dying and relates that this does not not seem to be as severe and lasting as the effect of a father leaving the marriage.
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"How a parent and child interact when the child is young can have serious consequences for the child later in life as he or she grows into an adult and potentially has children of his or her own. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the relationship that a father has with his daughter. Daughters often look up to their fathers and when they are older they look for men like their fathers to marry. If their father is a good man, this is a good thing, but if their father is not a good person the daughter can end up as an adult in a bad or abusive relationship with a man because she feels as though that is 'the way it should be' because it is 'the way that her father treated her and her mother.'"
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"Othello" and "A Doll's House", 2008.
A comparative analysis of the themes that appear in the classic drama plays, "Othello" by William Shakespeare, and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper examines the plays "Othello" by William Shakespeare and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. In particular, the paper outlines the themes of appearance vs. reality and social issues such as oppression and the individual struggling against society that are hidden within the story lines of the plays. It looks at how while the theme of appearance versus reality occurs in isolated events and character relationships in "Othello", it exists differently in "A Doll's House" as an ongoing mask of reality for many situations and characters. The paper also discusses how Ibsen's and Shakespeare's unique portrayals of this theme stem from their distinct dramaturgies, as well as their cultural and social environments.
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"The artificial exterior of characters and their relationships with one another is a major form of appearance versus reality in both Othello and A Doll's House. Shakespeare sets the tone for Iago's trap in the first scene of Act II, as a random dialogue discusses the limitations and unreliability of sight. "What from the cape can you discern at sea?" Montano asks the Gentleman. "Nothing at all," he replied, "it is a high-wrought flood. I cannot twixt the heaven and the main Descry a sail." Othello will be similarly "blinded," as Iago works to mislead him. Othello's major flaw is his trust in Iago's appearance as a friend, when in reality Iago is planning his demise. Othello expresses his faith in Iago in Act III Scene Three, when he responds to Iago's protest that he loves him by saying "I think thou dost; And, for I know thou'rt full of love and honesty, And weigh'st thy words before thou giv'st them breath" Othello relies on Iago's "evidence" blindly, missing the reality that he is his enemy. "
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"The House on Mango Street"--A Review, 2007.
A review of Sandra Cisneros' novel "The House on Mango Street ."
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper reviews Sandra Cisneros' novel, "The House on Mango Street", by focusing on the symbol of a house as presented in the book. According to the reviewer, a house is used as a symbol of comfort, freedom and self-expression instead of as a physical space. Quotes from the book are used to illustrate this thesis. The reviewer further examines the protagonist Esperanza and her views of a house. The author concludes that a house is a symbol of escape for Esperanza.
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"Not only is the house important, but the conditions that caused them to move around so often are also worth pondering. It is because the family couldn't afford a house of their own that they had to move in and out of various houses. That intensified the desire of the family to have a house of their house especially Esperanza whose desire is most pronounced. Esperanza, the protagonist of the novel, is a young child whose sense of self respect is often dented by the humiliating comments made by others. She grows up believing that her sense of self worth is closely connected with having a house of her own- a white house "with trees around it, a great big yard and grass growing without a fence" (p. 8)"
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House Republicans In 1994-1995, 1995.
Examines changes in leadership, organization and management of the House of Representatives under Newt Gingrich, compared to the previous, Democratic-run House. Discusses staffing, costs, seniority and procedures.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 23 sources, £ 79.95
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"CHANGES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This research paper describes the changes which have occurred in the leadership, organization and management of the House of Representatives under the Republicans in 1994.1995, as compared with the way business was conducted under the Democrats previously, and discusses the effects of such changes on the legislative process. On January 3, 1995, the Republicans took control of both the Senate and the House for the first time in more than forty years. In deciding how to further their legislative agenda and political purposes, House Republicans under their new Speaker, Representative Newt Gingrich of Georgia faced a number of challenges and choices with respect to the way they would run the House. A number of changes have been made, some of which were designed to streamline operations, others came ..."
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Illinois House Bill 60, 2004.
An overview of the debate regarding how House Bill 60 grants Illinois's undocumented immigrants the right to pay in-state tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This paper looks at how, on May 18, 2003, Illinois became the fifth state in the country to offer in-state tuition rates to illegal residents. It examines the legal basis of this controversial law and looks at its possible economic, social, and political and economic effects on the state of Illinois. The first part of the paper is a history and overview of House Bill 60. The next part then details the law?s objectives and the number of students who stand to benefit in Illinois. It shows how, despite its objectives, this controversial law has generated spirited criticism, and it examines the various objections, which include debates regarding the legality of the law and the economic effects of this law on Illinois taxpayers.
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History of House Bill 60
Overview and Objectives
Critics of the Measure
Benefits of House Bill 60
Beyond House Bill 60
Conclusion
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"Much of the opposition centers how these laws will limit opportunities for United States citizens and legal residents. For many low-income American families, state universities present the only option for higher education. Because many state universities are already limiting enrollment, groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) contend that ?when public universities admit an illegal immigrant and provide subsidized tuition, some other student who is also deserving is denied an opportunity? (FAIR Issue Brief). These alien students, in effect, will gain an education at the expense of legal American residents or citizens."
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Nora in "A Doll?s House", 2006.
A literary analysis of the character Nora in Ibsen's "A Doll's House".
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper studies Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", a three-act play which affords the audience an insightful perspective on one woman's epiphany. The paper's analysis focuses on the character of Nora Helmer who, when the story opens, appears to be the prototypical pampered wife. The paper dissects Nora's relationship to her husband, and comments on the changes in that relationship as a metaphor for the transformation of women's role in society. The paper also analyzes several literary techniques used by Ibsen in the play, including the retrospective technique to reveal important incidents from the past as the play progresses. Finally, the paper explores the feminist undertones of the play, and its commentary on the position of women in the late 19th century.
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"One soon learns that Nora is not quite the empty-headed spendthrift she appears. Rather, she has need of money in order to repay a debt owed Nils Krogstad from years past--one incurred in order to save her husband's life, but requiring that she forge her father's name. Her husband, of course, is completely unaware that all this has transpired. When Torvald assumes the bank presidency, Nora's creditor will lose his position there. So Krogstad threatens blackmail in an attempt to convince her to use her influence to save his job. Nora certainly tries, but Torvald is determined to dismiss Krogstad. The desperate man delivers a letter revealing his past association with the woman. After Torvald has read the letter and rejected Nora, Krogstad has a change of heart--at which point, so does Torvald. But it is too late. Nora realizes that her marriage to Torvald has never been a relationship between equals. She has lived with a stranger but cannot bear to continue as his mere toy, a doll in this doll's house. Nora leaves Torvald and her three children."
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"The House on Mango Street", 2004.
An analysis of the book, "The House on Mango Street", by Sandra Cisneros, which details Esperenza?s coming-of-age as she struggles to determine who she is and to determine what her future will be.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper suggests that the house in the novel symbolizes the place of women in society and symbolizes Esperenza?s struggles. The writer considers this in detail by describing how the house represents the place of women and how the house represents Esperenza?s identity struggle and the final realization about the reality of life for Esperenza and for all women.
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"The novel is mainly a story about Esperenza?s struggles but also extends to illustrate the struggles of all women. This is illustrated by the various other female characters who all have their own range of problems to deal with. The major struggles of these characters are all related to houses, where houses represent the place of women in society. This is especially related to the old-fashioned views where women are expected to be only housewives and mothers. This is especially important in this novel because of the ethnicity of this characters, where the ethnicity means that the expectations of women as being homemakers is stronger than usual. This is seen by Esperenza?s great-grandmother, who had similar qualities to Esperenza, but these were tamed when she was married."
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