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Jane Goodall's "In The Shadow Of Man", 1990.
This paper reviewsJane Goodall's pioneering field study of chimpanzees, "In the Shadow of Man", which is a classic of animal behavior study.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 29.95
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"Since its original publication in 1971, Jane Goodall's pioneering field study of chimpanzees, "In the Shadow of Man", has become a classic of animal behavior study, and has made Goodall herself a household name and something of a celebrity. This is not simply because of the pioneering nature of her work. Equally important was the nature of the animals she studied: chimpanzees, creatures which are both fascinating and the closest evolutionary cousins to the human race--a view lately reaffirmed, as Stephen J. Gould notes in the Introduction to the revised edition--in the face of some earlier speculation that orangutans or even gorillas might be closer to us.
By implication, Goodall's study is not simply a behavioral study of another animal species, even one interesting and related ... "
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?In the Shadow of Man?, 2006.
This paper reviews and discusses Jane Goodall's book "In the Shadow of Man" which details her research of primates in Africa.
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper details Goodall's extensive research into primate behavior, which began in the early 1960s and would continue for many years. This paper reviews Goodall's groundbreaking book, in which the author found many similarities between chimpanzee society and human society. This book delves into how Goodall began her research by fitting into the primate society. This paper discusses the manner in which Goodall personalized her subjects by giving them names and in some ways anthropomorphizing them in her description of their behavior, which runs counter to any scientific study of primate behavior in itself. Goodall's book also delves into how the chimpanzees began to accept the author and researcher as one of their own. Goodall did not write this book as a scientific report but as a popular account of her life in Africa and her interactions with chimpanzees. The writer of this paper explains why author and anthropologist Jane Goodall has become a key figure in the field of primate research.
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"Goodall found many similarities between chimpanzee society and human society, noting how interesting it is when she finds something that is different about chimp society in the exclusion of the male from familial responsibilities, calling this "perhaps one of the major differences between human and chimpanzee societies, for most human family groups look upon the father not only as the begetter of the children but as the protector, and usually as the provider of food, or land, or money." However, she also notes that at the time, women were demanding more equality so that the role of the males was being questions, though she also says this is only happening in a very small minority of cultures." It is not clear what it would mean if this were more widespread, whether it would reflect something innate in primates that only emerged when society changed, or whether it occurs in chimpanzee society for some similar reason."
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?To Sing with the Pigs Is Human?, 2004.
A detailed look at the life of the Kaulong peoples of Papua New Guinea, as described by Jane Goodall in her book, "To Sing with the Pigs Is Human".
5,720 words (approx. 22.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 87.95
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The Kaulong peoples of Papua New Guinea devote their lives to moving from the lowest status to politically "big men" and "big women" by displaying their accumulation of knowledge at all-night singing competitions, ending in a pig sacrifice and feasting. This paper shows how, in the course of her fieldwork with the Kaulong, who live on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, Jane Goodall discovered and catalogued that everything of importance to them; every event, relationship, and transaction was rooted in their constant quest for recognition as human beings. The paper explains how Goodall takes considerable time to determine both the Kaulong definition of ?human? and catalogue the tribal rituals and relationships that build into the Kaulong definition.
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Introduction
The Benefit of Goodall's Research
The Environment
Knowledge Management and the Identity of the Self
Kinship and Family
Courtship and Marriage
Sexuality, Gender and Family Order
Economics
Taro
Pork
Gold Lipped Pearl Shells
Sorcery
Culture and Ceremony
Bibliography
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"The courtship and marriage ritual among the Kaulong is viewed as adversarial to the man. The females in the tribe begin the courting ritual, and many men feel as if marriage will ruin them. The male?s identity, as seen in the list of attributed above, is based on traveling, hunting, fighting, and being an individual with great knowledge. A marriage relationship hinders men from freely pursuing many of these traits. For these reasons the women chase the men, at times pursuing them with sticks and whips. Men are beaten by an interested female. Some men put off marriage until late in life. Others, who are caught unwillingly, will spend their first weeks in a marriage hut surrounded by brothers of the new bride. These brothers will not leave until the man pays them off, and assures them that he will not desert his new bride in favor of roaming the jungle."
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Primate Intelligence, 2002.
This paper discusses that the work of Jane Goodall and others are discovering that primates have a higher degree of intelligence than previously known.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses recent primate studies that suggest there are more degrees of intelligence and more kinds of intelligence in the animal kingdom than was thought possible. The paper stresses that observing chimpanzees in the wild affords more opportunities to see intelligent behavior than observing them in zoos or other captive environments. The author points out that having learned that chimpanzees in the wild medicate themselves as needed, humans are learning about medications from these chimpanzees.
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"Jane Goodall has been a key figure in primate studies and helped initiate the ChimpanZoo project to compare behaviors in the wild with behaviors in captivity. Such interdisciplinary studies help researchers understand observed behaviors in both settings. Research in the wild serves to counter many of the stereotypical views of primates that people have developed form only seeing these animals in the zoo, an artificial environment which distorts some behavior."
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Two Literary Peas in a Pod: Jane and Antoinette, 2003.
This paper looks at Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhys's 'Wide Sargasso Sea' and discusses two literary peas in a pod, with regard to Jane and Antoinette.
4,700 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 76.95
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In this article, the writer notes that while Charlotte Bronte wrote her novel 'Jane Eyre' in 1847 and Jean Rhys wrote her novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea in 1966', they contain major similarities: the latter book being written as a prequel to Jane Eyre. The writer discusses that the most profound similarities arise between the two main characters, Jane in 'Jane Eyre' and Antoinette in 'Wide Sargasso Sea'. The writer also discusses that both characters suffer major losses in early childhood; in addition, they are isolated and oppressed by the patriarchal society in which they exist. The writer concludes that 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wide Sargasso Sea' are two works from the same foundation. They compliment each other in a unique way, especially with regards to the characters Jane and Antoinette.
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"In her short existence, Jane has lost many things dear to her.
"Just as Jane suffers from major losses in her childhood, so does Antoinette in Wide Sargasso Sea. Early on in her life, Antoinette lost her father. Mr. Cosway was a rich man who owned Coulibri Estates- the plantation in the Caribbean Islands where Antoinette lived with her mother, father, brother and slaves. This existence would not last after slavery was abolished; the farm went to ruin. Consequently, Cosway became an alcoholic, began having sexual relationships with his ex-slaves, and died in a drunken frenzy."
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2008.
Describes Jane Eyre's journey to independence in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".
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This paper relates that, in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", Jane's archetypal journey toward independence is demonstrated through her call to adventure at Gateshead, her helpers at Lowood, her obstacles at Thornfield, her nadir at Moor house and her return at Ferndean. In the end, Jane and Rochester marry and live as equals with her helping him cope with his blindness and his loss of his hand. The author points out that Jane comes to the realization that part of being true to "who she is" is being true to her passions and emotions. The paper concludes that Jane has found the bond and escape she has been looking for all along.
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"After some time at Thornfield Jane falls in love with the owner of the house Mr. Rochester. At first Mr. Rochester often treated Jane brutally but she stood up to him and eventually gained his love. Mr. Rochester was the first person to offer Jane lasting love and a real home. Jane and Mr. Rochester became engaged but not everything was ideal. Jane never was treated as his equal because of the difference in status between the two of them; they were only equal on an intellectual level."
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"Jane", 2004.
An analysis of the position of the unfavored daughter, Jane, as the victim of neglect in Steven Molen's book, "Jane".
983 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper reviews the book, "Jane" written by Steven Molen, an unfortunate account of the rape of a favored and beautiful sister by a mysterious man. The paper focuses on Jane, the less favored child of the family, and her emotional turmoil in the face of the tragic events. The paper elaborates on Jane's perceived neglect on the part of her parents.
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"Families are tremendously challenged by the perpetration of violence against one or all of its members. Yet, one of the most profound acts that challenges a family is rape. Rape has so many meanings and convoluted issues that are associated with it that many issues both very bad and very good can surface as a response to the rape of a member of any family. This is especially true with regard to families with more than one daughter. In this work, Jane by Steven Molen is an unfortunate account of the rape of a favored and beautiful sister by a mysterious man. Political and Feminist criticism of this work would determine that Jane is a victim of the societal romanticism of violent sexual acts, Jane wishes to endure just such an act to gain favor she seems to always have been denied because of her perceived secondary position to her sister."
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Poetry in "Jane Eyre", 2005.
An analysis of the classic novel, "Jane Eyre" written by Charlotte Bronte.
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This paper discusses Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, "Jane Eyre". The paper presents the poem Bessie sings to the youthful Jane Eyre, after which Jane sobs uncontrollably and is unable to eat. The paper analyzes the poem and examines how the language of the poem reflects Jane's progress toward independence. The paper illustrates the parallels in Bessie's song and Jane's rocky road toward independence.
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"Jane Eyre is a gothic romantic tale of a young orphan girl's youth and young adulthood. From her lowly beginnings as the tormented ward of a sadistic aunt, Jane's internal strength allows her to evolve through into a self-sufficient and independent woman despite the many obstacles placed in her path. Soon after releasing Jane from the Red Room, Bessie-one of Jane's aunt's servants-sings her a "really doleful ballad." The language of the song Bessie sings to Jane reflects in many ways Jane's progress toward independence."
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Independent Women in "Jane Eyre", 2009.
This paper focuses on Jane's gradual emergence into an independent, confident woman in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".
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The paper analyzes the development of Jane, the main character in Charlotte Bronte's novel, "Jane Eyre", from her submissive and abusive childhood to the confident and bright woman at the end of the story. The paper examines her relationship with the other characters and shows how and when her personality emerges for her to become a strong, independent woman.
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"Jane Eyre is one of the greatest British classics ever written. The story watches closely the life and the evolution of Jane Eyre, a poor, orphan girl who as a child lives upon the mercy of her cold-hearted aunt, Mrs. Reed. The story is very interesting from a feminist point of view. Apparently, Jane Eyre is from the beginning and throughout the development of the story a plain, obedient girl who is always trying to please the others. The humiliations she is subjected to as a child growing up in the middle of an aristocratic family but without being treated as their equal also emphasize her submissive status. Moreover, Jane's relationship with Mr. Rochester could also be regarded as one of dependence. However, the strength of the story lies precisely in the effect of Jane's gradual emergence as a true independent individual, from the obscure beginnings of her childhood to the confident and bright woman at the end of the story. Jane's evolution can be traced in relationship with that of the other characters and it is especially apparent in her love relationship with Mr. Rochester."
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Jane Eyre, 2002.
A character sketch of Jane, the main character in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".
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This paper shows how Jane's character develops and stengthens throughout the novel. The writer explains that Jane is faced with many difficulties while attending Lowood School that force her to strengthen her resolve to persevere in spite of many obstacles. Some of these obstacles are mentioned and discussed.
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"At the novels opening Jane Eyre is subjected to various cruelties by Mrs. Reed leading her to renounce her family and hope for the relative escape of Lowood School. Jane is aware that she has little other chance for escape because her social standing as an orphan leaves little options for her future and welfare. While a male can easily strike off on his own, an orphaned female?s only options for escape are education at an acceptable school for females or through marriage."
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Jane Eyre's Struggle Between Conscience and Passion, 2005.
An examination of Jane's internal struggle in the final section of "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.
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The final portion of the novel "Jane Eyre" presents the protagonist with a number of choices where she is forced to weigh matters of conscience versus her passions. This paper considers the last few chapters and discusses whether conscience or passion wins. It also analyzes how her fight between conscience and passion contributes to the novel as a whole.
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"Feeling her perception of Rochester's voice to have had some mystical provenance, Jane immediately returns to Thornfield, discovering only a burnt-out ruin where the beautiful manor once stood. Once she finds Rochester-who was injured in the fire which killed Bertha and now lives in a smaller house in the woods-he confirms the supernatural nature of what she heard just before rejecting St. James' proposal. Rochester proposes marriage to her, and she accepts. Now that Bertha is gone, there is no impediment to Jane's and Rochester's marriage. They are married in a quiet ceremony and live as equals. As was her decision to share her inheritance with her cousins, this decision is one where her passion and her conscience coincide."
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 1990.
This paper discusses the inner conflict experienced by Jane Eyre in her unique way of showing love toward Mr. Rochester in the novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte: Self-control, desire, male dominance and spiritual and moral values.
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"This paper will discuss the inner conflict experienced by Jane Eyre in her unique way of showing love toward Mr. Rochester in the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. It can be seen that there are three basic levels on which Jane's inner conflict takes place. These are: (1) the struggle between her self-control and her desire to express her emotions of love; (2) the struggle between the male dominance of her time and her desire to be free and equal; and (3) the struggle between her spiritual and moral values and her desire for a physical relationship with Rochester. Through the resolutions of these conflicts, Jane Eyre experiences a sense of growth by the end of the novel. Therefore, rather than being a simple love story, Jane Eyre expresses the theme of an "inner evolution of the true self, and the full nature of the free individual in relationship"."
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 1995.
This paper analyzes Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", focusing on the nature, degree and significance of Rochester's dependence on Jane in characters' moral and spiritual evolution..
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"This study will analyze Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", focusing on the nature, degree and significance of Rochester's dependence on Jane. The study will argue that this dependence evolves gradually, becomes intensely powerful and obsessive, and finally serves as an important factor in the moral and/or spiritual evolution of both Jane and Rochester. In addition, there is a strongly feminist edge to the morality of the book, and this feminism is in large part expressed in the complete transformation of the relationship between Rochester and Jane Eyre.
There is no doubt whatsoever that Rochester does indeed become almost entirely dependent on Jane by the end of the book. He has been blinded in the effort to save his wife in the fire, and Jane's return to him gives both of them the opportunity to ... "
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2005.
This paper discusses the role that religion plays in the Bildungsroman novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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This paper explains that gothic novels often establish a sense of mystery which is aided, to a greater or lesser extent, by some involvement with supernatural forces, often relying on religious
conventions for expression in the text. In Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", this sense of religious or supernatural mystery allows Jane to expostulate from her double-narrative point of view on the suspicious happenings at Thornfield House, where Jane is employed as a governess. The author points out that the role of religion can be seen in many ways in the novel using the characters Mr. Brocklehurst, St. John Rivers, Jane (the protagonist) and Rochester as the opposite of the role of religion. The paper relates that "Jane Eyre" takes place in a
society plagued by situations in which women are regarded as religious angels who are kept in a state of either decorative consumption or holistic servitude.
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"When Jane is relating to Mr. Brocklehurst at the school, he is a religious figure who gives mandates and constantly draws attention to the faults of others. Like St. John Rivers later in the novel, this character represents what Jane sees to be religious authority, and its goal towards her life is apparently repressive in nature. "And I was placed there, by whom I don't know: I was in no condition to not particulars; I was only aware that they had hoisted me up to the height of Mr. Brocklehurst's nose, and that a spread of shot orange and purple silk pelisses, and a cloud of silvery plumage extended and waved
below me. (He said) 'You see she is yet young... Who would think that the Evil One had already found a servant and agent in her?'" (Bronte). It can be seen therefore that Brocklehurst represents a sort of oppression over Jane in terms of influencing perceptions of her early in the novel."
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