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Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheik, and the Dialectic of Enlightenment, 2002.
Analysis of the films, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheik", vis-a-vis the theories of Horkheimer and Adorno as presented in their work, "Dialectic of Enlightenment", among others.
863 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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In this paper, the author analyzes some aspects of the production and reception of the film, "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), by situating it within the industry that Horkheimer and Adorno describe in order to further an understanding of what is meant by a ?dialectical? critique of film as ?culture industry?. The paper goes on to briefly discuss the relevance of applying this type of analysis to a film like "The Sheik" (1921).
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"In Dialectic of Enlightenment, Horkheimer and Adorno make the claim that film plays a key role in what they call the ?culture industries? of the 20th century. Writing in 1944, they describe an ?iron system?, which is in large part a reference to the Hollywood system and its fascistic employment of the ?genre film (Horkheimer 154).? Of the effects of mass culture, they write: ??culture now impresses the same stamp on everything. Films, radio and magazines make up a system which is uniform as a whole and in every part (120).? This criticism has specific implications for the feature film: ?They are so designed that quickness, powers of observation, and experience are undeniably needed to apprehend them at all? yet sustained thought is out of the question. Even though the effort required for his [the viewer] response is semi-automatic, no scope is left for the imagination (126,127).? The standardization of the spectator, as it were, via the genre film and through the standardization of the viewing experience, is, for Horkheimer and Adorno, the crux of the culture industry where film is concerned. ?The culture industry as a whole,? they write, ?has molded men as a type unfailingly reproduced in every product (127).?"
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"Lawrence of Arabia", 2002.
Discusses the qualities of Masculinity and imperialism in the film, "Lawrence of Arabia".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper provides a study of the traits of both masculinity and British imperialism as are presented in the classic film, "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962).
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"Lawrence of Arabia", 2005.
An analysis of David Lean's, "Lawrence of Arabia".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses how David Lean, the director of "Lawrence of Arabia", provides a cultural integration within his scene transition. It explores how Lawrence, played by Peter O'Toole, becomes the central figure that binds British and Arabian cultures into a single entity. The paper examines the various scenes that Lean presents in various stages of the film. It highlights how Lawrence slowly becomes a more spiritually awakened man who is willing to drop many stereotypes about the Arabs and bring greater unity to their tribal factions.
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"This film study will analyze the theme of cultural diversity in the film: Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean. By analyzing the relationships that Lawrence (peter O'Toole) has with the Arabians that he comes into contact with his travels, this film provides cinematic techniques that transition his cultural integration into Arabic society. By creating a scene analysis of each of David Lean's transitions from Lawrence's own native culture into Arabic, one can realize the spiritual and cultural significance of this extraordinary cinematic biography of this British hero. In beginning, transition between scenes provides a context into which one is to view Lawrence's development from an Englishman--to a virtual member of Arabic society. Asher (1998) defines Lawrence's personal affiliation with Arabic culture through his physician care of them ..."
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D. H. Lawrence and Freud, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between Sigmund Freud and D. H. Lawrence in Lawrence's work.
6,920 words (approx. 27.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 108.95
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This paper attempts to take a psychoanalytical view of the work of the novelist D. H. Lawrence and discusses the underlying reasons for the obscenities in some of his works such as "The Rainbow" which was was prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act and destroyed by order of the court. It evaluates whether Freud's two books, "Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious" and "The Fantasia" which were published in the two years following Lawrence's success in finally securing the publication of "Women in Love", are, in part, explanations--perhaps even justifications--of that shocking book and of other facets of his literary production up to that point. It examines how the two books lay out the views on human psychology and the promptings of the unconscious that had contributed so much to the underlying scheme of "Women in Love" and others.
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"The characters in Women in Love were deliberately created in a way that rejected, as Lawrence put it, "the old stable ego of the character" and plumbed, instead, the depths of the unconscious (quoted in Kinkead-Weekes xiv). These characters were subject to change in accordance with the pull of forces and drives which they only partially comprehended but were acutely interested in understanding more fully. They were, and, as Lawrence suggested, we all are, "unstable and governed by subterranean impulse" while moving through lives that are in constant flux--ideas which his readers "found much more threatening or even outrageous than mere sexual explicitness" (Kinkead-Weekes xiv). The basic difficulty of expressing such ideas through the construction of literary characters and finding the language that was best suited to this purpose would have made the composition of Women in Love difficult enough for a writer who believed that his book could be published. But Lawrence, in spite of all his difficulties, was intensely moved and fascinated by the process of writing that spurred him to go deeper into the unconscious than, he believed, anyone had delved before."
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Lawrence and Golding, 2005.
An analysis of the function and significance of landscape in literary works by D.H. Lawrence and William Golding.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explores the literary use of landscape in D.H. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers" and in William Golding's "Pincher Martin". The paper claims that both Lawrence and Golding manipulate landscape for a specific purpose in their works. The paper explores both of these novels, commenting upon the stylistic uses of landscape, a literary device that may be employed towards the fulfillment of a particular artistic theme. Both D.H. Lawrence and William Golding make use of landscape in this fashion. Citing many specific examples from the novels, and drawing upon a wealth of bibliographic resources, the paper is relevant to any discussion of Lawrence, Golding or twentieth century literature.
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"D.H. Lawrence's 1913 novel, Sons and Lovers, is set in the British Midlands at the turn of the twentieth century (Lawrence 9). This is a region in central England that was, at the time the novel is set, becoming highly industrialized. Factories, coal pits, and squalid row houses were plentiful. "We are in the northern Midlands at the turn of the century, seeing the daily life of the mining community through the eyes of one of its children, and seen with such intensity and clarity, especially in the first of three parts, that the reader feels in direct contact with life (Black 151). Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest is close by the busy industrial city of Nottingham, where Paul Morel obtains employment, and the river Trent, a significant piece of landscape in Lawrence's novel, swirls its way from the city through the wide-open country hills and vales. Sons and Lovers continually contrasts the sensuous, natural environment with that of the cold, drab monuments of industrial town and city life, providing the reader a vivid sense of the times."
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Hades in Toyland: D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner".
This paper discusses D. H. Lawrence?s use of childhood symbols as metaphors in an adult world in his book, "The Rocking-Horse Winner?.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines D. H. Lawrence?s use of a fairy tale structure to enhance the ironic tone of the story,?The Rocking-Horse Winner?, by controlling three critical literary elements: plot, allusion, and symbolism. The author points out that Lawrence effectively uses the irony of the fairy tale structure to show how children can be overburdened and destroyed when the problems of the adult world, such as obsession, greed and jealousy, are transferred to the child?s world. The paper concludes that, although Lawrence is clearly a master writer, perhaps a writer with a different style, such as O. Henry, could take the same subject matter and write a story without the tragic overtones that are characteristic of ?The Rocking-Horse Winner?.
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"However, even though the parallels are imperfect, they don?t obscure allusions to other stories in the genre. The idea of a ?gift? that is turned against a main character is a theme that recurs throughout the fairy tale and myth genres. The story of King Midas is about a gift that is turned into a curse. His greed for gold is turned into a ?golden touch? that destroys everything and everyone he holds dear. Likewise, Paul?s gift of special knowledge from the rocking horse is turned against him when his mother spends the money he wins at the races faster than he can win it."
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Margaret Lawrence, 2006.
An evaluation of Margaret Lawrence's convocation address.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses how Margaret Lawrence begins her speech discussing the horrors of World War II. She discusses how families and friends lost loved ones, but for young people they lost their innocence that the war destroyed. The paper further discusses how while Lawrence discusses the affect World War II had upon the world, she does not discuss how mankind has been destroying the world from the beginning of creation nor does she state that mankind will continue to destroy the world until there is no world.
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D.H. Lawrence's "The Horse Dealer's Daughter", 2002.
This paper discusses and analyzes the short story "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," by D.H. Lawrence; specifically, how understanding the characters helps us understand the problematic ending of the story.
665 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 16.95
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The paper states that D.H. Lawrence's characterizations make the reader understand and even sympathize with the characters. The author feels that the characters are disturbing; and yet they are real with real problems and real neuroses. The paper concludes that Lawrence's could be the people next door and that is what makes the story understandable.
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"Lawrence creates unusual and yet somehow endearing characters and makes the reader care about them, and what happens to them. "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" is no exception. Mabel Pervin is the heroine of this novel, but she is a desperately unhappy woman, ashamed of her poverty, and sick to death of caring for her rather oafish brothers. Her only joy is taking care of her mother's grave, where she feels "secure," even though others can watch her as she works. "
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"The St. Lawrence and the Saguenay", 2008.
An examination of Charles Sangster's poem "The St. Lawrence and the Saguenay".
1,012 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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The paper analyzes how Charles Sangster in "The St. Lawrence and the Saguenay" portrays the relationship of nineteenth century Canadians to the natural world. The paper examines Sangster's vivid rhetoric and shows how it captures the sublime aspects of the St Lawrence region. The paper also points out Sangster's determination to impress upon the reader the might and majesty of the area that reflected the fears and insecurities of a time wherein the natural world often seemed to be winning its battle against humanity.
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"In general, Sangster's poem discusses a journey from Lake Ontario down the St. Lawrence and up the Saguenay River to a location called Trinity Rock. The poem is 110 Spenserian stanzas in length and seems to emphasize the spiritual aspects of traveling through the stunning and unforgettable wilderness of nineteenth century Canada. For instance, when Sangster is called upon by the muses to describe the lightning that sometimes lights up the Canadian skies, he writes, "The finite man falls down to pray/For mercy at his Maker's feet/How vast art thou!/how minute he!/A human tissue which a breath/Can hurl from quickest life to death/An atom to immensity" (Sangster, lines 211-216)."
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D.H. Lawrence's Tales, 2002.
Examining three of DH Lawrence's stories and their major themes.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper explores the theme, style and plot of three of D. H. Lawrence's stories: "The Rocking-Horse Winner," "The Blind Man,"and "Tickets, Please." By examination of each of these stories, the writer identifies Lawrence's messages inherent in each tale.
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""The Rocking-Horse Winner" is a tale revolving around a young boy?s quest for his mother?s love through alleviating her money problems. One of the themes Lawrence explores is the relationship between parents and children, specifically mother and son. Paul?s mother commits the sin of criticizing Paul?s father to Paul, dismissing the father?s contributions to the family and harping on his failings in luck and money (Burgeon, 1997). Lawrence also explores the notion of the love parents feel for their children. Paul?s mother has a finite quality to the love she has for her kids, ?at the center of her heart [is] a hard place that could not feel love, no, not for anybody.? (http://www.123student.com/english/1874.shtml). Even though on the surface, Paul?s mother acts committed to their welfare, the children sense this hardness of hers and are aware of this limit on her affections for them. This, in turn, gives the children, namely Paul, psychological trauma. Lawrence also expresses his belief that money does not guarantee happiness or love."
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D.H. Lawrence, 2002.
A comparitive essay on three of D.H. Lawrence's stories, "Rex", "Adolf" and "Rocking-Horse Winner".
1,972 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses D.H. Lawrence's stories. "Rex", "Adolf" and "Rocking-Horse Winner". The paper presents two different, although not discordant, views of the mother-son relationship that is always so prevalent in Lawrence's work. The underlying theme of a need for unconditional love is examined and explained.
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"Yet, despite such honest words, there is a sense of secrecy and hush over the entire story. In fact we are only aware after the fact of the boy accumulating wealth through his having the gardener place bets. Hester, the mother is not a bad woman; she is as much a victim as anyone, although she is a victim of her own materialism, or at least from putting her faith there. Paul, her son, no doubt would have been quite happy to trade his fine house, his tutor, his expensive Christmas presents for the love and presence of his mother. She speaks to him gently and though she does a poor job of it tries to hide the facts of her reality from him. When he interrogates her about luck and lucre -- two words he confuses -- and eventually asks her if she was lucky, she says, "I used to think I was, before I married. Now I think I am very unlucky indeed." However when he asks why she remembers who is supposed to be the adult and tries to retreat. "Well?never mind! Perhaps I'm not really." And when he looks to see if she means the retraction, "he saw, by the lines of her mouth, that she was only trying to hide something from him." "
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"Tickets, Please" by D.H. Lawrence, 2002.
A review of the short story, "Tickets, Please" by D.H. Lawrence, focusing on the theme of gender differences in the workplace.
1,771 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper discusses one of D.H. Lawrence's literary works, "Tickets, Please" which illustrates the phenomenon of women taking the place of men in the work force, during war time. The paper presents Lawrence's short description of the position that women are put into when they enter into a work force that is traditionally male. The relationships which evolve are described.
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"The short story "Tickets, Please" by D.H. Lawrence is a tale of wartime Europe. The short description of the position that women are put into when they enter into a work force that is traditionally male is told in the real life style of Lawrence. In this story the representation of the ?other? is the whole staff of the tram system. The staff consists of mostly crippled young men and girls who would normally not be working at all. In this story the girls fight back from the treatment they receive as well as from the emotional and social circumstances of the war."
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D.H. Lawrence and his Works, 2002.
Compares "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" and "Love Among the Haystacks by D. H. Lawrence.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper will compare and contrast two of D.H. Lawrence short stories: "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" and "Love Among the Haystacks". By analyzing the different elements of the two stories, we can see how they resemble each other in story, plot and style. Also, we can see how they compare along these lines to obtain the overall perspective that Lawrence was trying to achieve in these tales.
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D.H. Lawrence, 2002.
A look at the life and work of poet D.H. Lawrence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper presents a look at the life and work of poet D.H. Lawrence. The author takes the reader through the poet's life and experiences. Lawrence held a disdain for a world that only appreciated intellectual gifts while ignoring the natural and physical gifts of mankind and individuals. The author looks at his life to see where that began to develop.
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