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John Fante?s "Ask the Dust", 2002.
Discusses the main theme of John Fante's novel, "Ask the Dust".
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper describes how John Fante uses the characters in his novel "Ask the Dust" to convey the inferiority complex common to many new immigrants. It looks at the immigrant culture portrayed in the novel and the impact this culture had on the development of Californian culture.
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"John Fante?s Ask the Dust is regarded as one of the most successful novels of the 20th century with its theme grounded in immigration and myth of American dream. The novel is not exactly negative in tone instead it simply focuses on realistically presenting the life of immigrants in Los Angeles community of 1930s. The author has beautifully recreated the early times of massive immigration to the Golden State where people of many communities settled down in the hope of building and carving a more positive future for themselves than the one they would have been accorded in their native lands. After reading the novel, it appears that the most important theme of the novel is ?struggle of immigrants to become an American by degrading others?."
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John Cheever and John Updike, 1994.
A description and comparison of their short stories including narration, style and views on American society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 27.95
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"John Cheever and John Updike have both been cited as writers of American suburbia, and indeed they do delve into that area of American life in their works. The writers are very different in their style, tone, and the subject matter they tackle, however, and should not be mistaken for one another by any careful reader. They come from different generations as well, and yet Cheever's suburbia, holds the promise of a new form of the American dream, but, is treated by the author as the thing that destroys it. Updike's suburbia is treated more as a simple fact of modern life, although his characters find it difficult living up to the expectations of suburban life. An examination of several stories by each writer can show some of the ways each approaches their subject matter, their stylistic concerns, and their differences as writers."
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John Dewey and John Locke On Experience, 1999.
Compares their views on nature and the meaning of human experience. Discusses ideas, perception, knowledge, scientific inquiry and mind-body relationship.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 32.95
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"Differing notions of experience divide philosophers John Dewey and John Locke. The views of both have meaning in terms of such human endeavors as scientific inquiry and relate to scientific meaning.
Locke's view of experience sees the world as preexisting and the mind as learning from experience. Locke believes that the mind at birth is a tabula rasa, a blank slate, and it is only through experience that knowledge is gained. Any knowledge possessed by the individual would be knowledge gained through experience. In the beginning, however, the individual has no experience. In the Garden of Eden, when Eve has experience of reaching for the extended red apple, it is a new one, the outcome of which will teach her a lesson she could not have gained otherwise. She has been told not to perform this action, and yet ..."
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"October Light" ( John Gardner ), "The Floating Opera" ( John Barth ) & "The Counterlife" ( Philip Roth ), 1994.
Compares protagonists & the way three novels deal with reality, life, death & suicide.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 43.95
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"This study will describe and compare the main characters in John Gardner's October Light, John Barth's The Floating Opera, and Philip Roth's The Counterlife. The study will consider the ways the protagonists in these novels deal with reality, life, death and suicide. Essentially, the study will argue that, despite the differences in the lifestyles, philosophies, and personalities of the three protagonists, they are finally quite comparable in terms of the ways they relate to life and death. The differences remain, but at heart each of the main characters have a cynical, skeptical, absurd, or otherwise generally negative attitude toward reality and life, and each of them are struggling in various ways to arrive at some perspective which would allow them to, at the very least, be more accepting of life and death."
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John Keats, 2002.
A review of two articles which discuss John Keats: "John Keats and Symbolism" by Jeffrey and "The Stylistic development of Keats" by Walter Jackson Bate.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper critically analyzes 2 articles written on his style and imagery and contends that his writing was one of the most stylistic of his era and commended the Romantic poets of his time.
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John 6: A Review and Discussion, 2008.
This paper is a literature review concerning the testimonies of John the Baptist in the fourth Gospel as an influential history of Christian theology. Specifically the paper looks at Chapter 6 within the Book of Signs.
19,130 words (approx. 76.5 pages), 41 sources, APA, £ 172.95
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The New Testament contains many witnesses to Jesus Christ, but the testimonies of John in the Fourth Gospel have been among the most influential in the history of Christian theology. In the more than eighteen centuries since its compilation, the Fourth Gospel has been the source of intense interest on the part of those who would better understand how the followers of Jesus came to believe that he was the true Son of God and how and why Jesus accomplished his mission on earth. This study provides a review of the peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning the gospel of John, including a survey of the academic literature on the subject since 1948, a description of emerging themes and an assessment of how John 6 is situated within the Gospel. A discussion of Chapter 6 within the Book of Signs and the literary structure of John 6 is followed by a structural analysis of John 6 as a general unit and an analysis of John 6:69 in particular. Finally, a discussion of the context of John 6:69 within the Bread of Life Discourse is followed by a grammatical analysis, a colometric presentation and an interpretation of John 6:69 in the concluding chapter.
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"The Holy One of God" (John 6:69)
A Survey of the Academic Literature since 1948
Emerging Themes
Situating John 6 within the Gospel
Chapter 6 within the Book of Signs
Literary Structure of John 6
Structural Analysis of John 6 as a Unit
Analysis of John 6:69
John 6:69 Context within the Bread of Life Discourse
John 6:69 Grammatical Analysis Colometric Presentation and Interpretation
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"Conversely, those who believe in Jesus believe in the one who sent him (12:44). The christological claim of the Fourth Gospel, then, has become so identified with its theological claim that it is no longer possible to speak of Jesus apart from the one who sent him, and it is no longer possible to speak of God apart from the Son whom the Father sent into the world. In a footnote, Matera also notes that, "This establishment of Jesus as Son of God does not mean that he became the Son of God at the Resurrection. Rather, it signifies his messianic enthronement as the Son of God, as the phrase en dynamei ("in power") indicates. Previous to his resurrection, Jesus was, as the Markan Gospel insists, the hidden Messiah. But once raised from the dead, he is enthroned as God's royal Messiah, the Son of God, so that who he was is now apparent."
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Steinbeck and the Era of the Dust Bowl, 2002.
A paper which shows how John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and the article "Steinbeck, Guthrie and Popular Culture" by Elaine S. Apthorp, depict California's Dust Bowl era.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The paper shows how the era of the Dust Bowl was an era of mass migration as thousands moved from the region where drought and other factors had ruined the farmland to California, believed to be the land of milk and honey and opportunity. The paper explores how the Dust Bowl and the mass migration it fostered are well illustrated in the novel "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, and both the novel and the era it depicts are further illuminated by the article "Steinbeck, Guthrie and Popular Culture" by Elaine S. Apthorp. The paper further shows how the novel and the article complement one another and contribute to our understanding of the era and of the way Steinbeck shaped that era into an artistic statement in his novel.
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"The didactic chapters referred to by Apthorp are the interchapters where Steinbeck performs the analytical task of reporting on the state of America during the Depression, the plight of the people, and other information included with a journalistic eye for what is most telling. In these interchapters, Steinbeck seems to step back from the story to examine the larger picture, but in truth, the author never forgets the reality faced by his characters. For instance, the different members of the family have characteristics which add to their problems and which also reflect larger forces at the same time. Grandpa Joad, for instance, is senile, and this symbolizes the vulnerability of the entire family."
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Authorship of the 'Book of John', 2006.
This paper argues the somewhat unusual claim that the 'Gospel of John' was written by Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, £ 18.95
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The authorship of the 'Gospel of John' has been debated over the centuries, and no one is entirely certain of who wrote it to this day. There is evidence to support various claims of authorship, and this paper argues the case for New Testament figure John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, as the book's author. Support for this theory comes from a number of sources, including textual evidence in the 'Gospels'. The considerations of the Baptist's identity and background must be considered in this discussion, as well, as 'The Gospel of John' was written in a very different style from the other gospels, which may be reflective of John the Baptist's unique and radically different personality and overall personal style. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, son of Elizabeth who was Mary's cousin, and was only 6 months older than Jesus.
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Pope John Paul II, 2005.
This paper reviews and examines the life of Pope John Paul II, as portrayed in Tad Szulc's "Pope John Paul II, The Biography."
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper explores the life and many achievements of the head of the Catholic church, Pope John Paul II. Author Tad Szulc argues in his book "Pope John Paul II, The Biography" that despite a seemingly difficult life and an even more unlikely rise to power, Pope John Paul II played a large role in the collapse of European communism. This paper also details many interesting revelations and historical facts of Pope John Paul II's life.
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"Pope John Paul II has never deviated form the rigid principle he set forth with the start of his papacy. He will not stand for any public dissent within the church on matters of Catholic morality, ethics, faith and interpretation. He subsequently banned all controversial theological debates, citing the old Roman adage, causa finita est, meaning, when Rome speaks the matter is closed. Although his appointment seemed a harsh reality, John Paul none the less took up an almost opposite stance when it came to the poor and oppressed, becoming a powerful advocate for third world nations."
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The Works of John Dewey, 2006.
An annotated bibliography of the works of John Dewey or of works that focus upon John Dewey.
1,534 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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By using an annotated bibliography of John Dewey's works, or of works that focus upon John Dewey, this paper shows this American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer's view of education. John Dewey applied much thought, consideration, observation and research in the area of educational issues and challenged those around him to speculate upon the many dimensions of learning and the theories of his time in relation to the education of children in society and future endeavors that would arise as well.
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"Ikeda, D (nd) John Dewey and Tsunesaburo Makiguchi: Confluences of Thought and Action. Online available at: http://www.siu.edu/~deweyctr/jd_makiguchi.pdf
"This work is a paper on the "parallels between the life and thinking of the Japanese educator and activist Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) and the great American philosopher John Dewey (1859-1952)." The writing tells of the similarities in the philosophy of Dewey and Makiguchi relating to experiential learning. Stated in this work is: "As contemporaries, Dewey and Makiguchi shaped and were shaped by the intellectual milieu of the latter half of the nineteenth century, the legacy of Durkheim, Darwin, Hegel and Kant." Further stated is that there exists "important parallels in their attempts to extend the realm of pragmatic thinking; to take it beyond the classroom and institutions of education to the broader framework of building communities and societies; to look with fresh eyes at the role of religion in propelling that effort."
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The U.S., John Lennon and War, 2008.
This paper examines the film 'The U.S. Vs John Lennon', written and directed by David Leaf and John Scheinfeld.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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In this article, the writer notes that John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England and he is arguably one of the greatest artists of all time. The writer points out that not only was Lennon one of the most influential musicians of his time, he was also a very influential anti-war activist during the Vietnam War. The writer studies the film, 'The U.S. Vs John Lennon', which documents Lennon's life with a particular focus on his anti-war efforts and how the U.S. government responded to these efforts. The writer maintains that the main point in 'The U.S. Vs John Lennon' was to show the lengths that the U.S. government was willing to take to attempt to silence Lennon in speaking out against the Vietnam War.
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"In 1972, 18-year olds were given their first chance to vote. Lennon and his friends saw this as a perfect opportunity to hold anti-war protests in order to influence this new class of voters who happened to be the majority of his fan base. The idea was to influence people to vote against the Nixon administration and therefore bring someone else to power who would stop the war. A rock concert tour preaching peace was organized to coincide with the 1972 presidential election tour. Nixon and his administration were determined to not let this happen. In February 1972, a republican senator, Strom Thurmond had the idea that the government could deport Lennon back to England and therefore solve the problem. The majority of the film focuses on the various attempts to deport Lennon and therefore silence his anti-war preaching. The US Vs John Lennon DVD includes a number of outtakes which if included, would have given the film a different perspective."
"There are subtle hints within the film where the creators are attempting to compare the Nixon administration to the Bush administration."
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The Dust Bowl Period, 2002.
A feminist view of the dust bowl period in American history through a review of "Dust Bowl Dairy" by Ann Marie Low.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper will discuss the Dust Bowl era in the history of the United States. By showing the feminine angle on this very hard ear of migrant workers leaving their farms due to dusty weather conditions, we can see how they were viewed in light of feminine testimonials. By analyzing the book "Dust Bowl Dairy", by Ann Marie Low, we can learn how women behaved, how they dressed, and what was their role in being wives of migrant workers in the thirties. With all of these factors in mind, we can learn much from this point in woman's history.
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"Bells for John Whiteside's Daughter", 2005.
A review of the poem, "Bells for John Whiteside's Daughter" by John Crowe Ransom.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses the poem, "Bells for John Whiteside's Daughter" by John Crowe Ransom. It focuses on the metaphors, smilies, dramatic situations, irony and theme of the poem. It further provides a thesis that the poem depicts death from the perspective of mourners who know that death will come to all human beings; yet it is difficult to comprehend when a child's life is considered.
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""Bells for John Whiteside's Daughter", by John Crowe Ransom relates the tale of a child that suddenly dies, and the mourners who are lost in recent memories of her playful life - unable to accept her departure. The poem is also a statement about what is expected in life, but what society does not anticipate with the passing of a child. Irony is evident throughout the work of Ransom. This is demonstrated in the final verse of the poem in which Ransom discusses that the mourners are "ready", in a matter-of-fact-manner, for the funeral to begin with the chiming of the bells (Ransom). The irony exists in the fact that the mourners appear to approach the little girl's funeral with a cold, lack of concern. "
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John Brown, 2003.
John Brown is said to be the man most responsible for bringing on the Civil War. This paper assesses this evaluation of John Brown from 1856 - 1859.
2,194 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, £ 47.95
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This paper examines the claim that John Brown was one of the most important figures leading up to the Civil War. It examines Brown's childhood and upbringing. The writer looks at various events leading up to the Civil War and assesses whether Brown's influence was as meaningful as believed. The writer concludes that the statement is not entirely true because although Brown did add a great deal to the south's decision to secede from the union, his involvement in the massacre in Kansas and the raid on Harper's Ferry were only two of the many incidents leading to Civil War.
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"John Brown was one of the most passionate abolitionists in United States history. He opposed slavery so strenuously that he took force into his own hands. There are some that have said he was the start of the stampede that would eventually lead to war between the North and South. John Brown did become a rallying cry for the North and brought fear to the South because of what occurred at Harper's Ferry. There are others however that believes he was only one of several contributors to the start of the Civil War."
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