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"Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina", 2006.
A critical analysis of the "Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina" by Galileo.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines how, in his letter to the Grand Duchess Christina, Galileo argues that explanations of physical phenomena are not matters of faith. It discusses how he consistently attacks his opponents and counters their arguments on the basis of two flaws, while defending his own work and the place of science in society. By constantly emphasizing the significance of the Bible and his own devout nature, the papers attempts to show how Galileo's clear arguments succeed in proving how the domains of religion and science can be balanced without demeaning one or the other.
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"Galileo upholds and supports the significance of his scientific work and of science in general, not by humbling religion but by refuting the beliefs of those associated with it. In turn, he accuses them of wrongdoing in the name of Catholicism. By attributing this as the sole reason for any discrepancy between science and religion, he begins to attack his opponents. He does so in a very direct and precise way. First, he makes it clear that many of his opponents are ignorant of the current scientific developments, even those that are compatible with Catholic doctrine. The fact that Galileo had supporters from the Church proves that even the controversial points could be studied, as long as their legitimacy was not openly acknowledged. This justifies Galileo in accusing his adversaries of a complete lack of knowledge and understanding of science. "
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Poetry by Christina Rossetti, 2006.
This paper examines several poems by Christina Rossetti, focusing primarily on the bird imagery themes.
5,545 words (approx. 22.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 93.95
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This paper explains that, in "Bird Raptures", the nightingale theme, which carries through another Rossetti poem, shows that Rossetti not only loved the freedom imagery attached to birds but also loved the contrasts between various birds and between birds and humans. The author points out that, in "A Hope Carol", Rossetti relates a rather simplistic and universal desire to connect to nature and to be alert to the sounds of nature so that she might know where the bird is and when the song is being sung. The paper concludes that birds have more than feathers and a beak; they have faces and with their lovely songs, reach into people's hearts especially, the heart of Victorian poet Christina Rossetti.
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"Goblin Market" - Christina Rossetti
"No, Thank You, John" - Christina Rossetti
"May" - Christina Rossetti
"Song ['When I am Dead']" - Christina Rossetti
"Ode to a Nightingale" - John Keats
"Bird Raptures" - Christina Rossetti
"Odyssey" - Homer
"After Death" - Christina Rossetti
"Lady of Shalott" - Alfred Lord Tennyson
"A Ballad of Boding" - Christina Rossetti
"The Thread of Life" - Christina Rossetti
"A Hope Carol" - Christina Rossetti
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"How and why would all that luscious-sounding fruit harm the two maidens? "Who knows what soil they fed their hungry thirsty roots?" Laura wondered. Who knows, the reader conjectures, what the strange little men really had in mind beyond just the tempting fruit. Roots that are both "hungry" and "thirsty" are roots that are in immediate need of something that may be unhealthy. But Lizzie was less prone to temptation than Laura; she covered her eyes so she couldn't even see the "little men"; one was hauling a basket, one a golden dish, but while Laura was curious, Lizzie was frightened, and "thrust a dimpled finger in each ear," shut her eyes and ran."
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Matthew's Letter to Paul, 2002.
This paper is a letter of response from Matthew to Paul, written as if Matthew had discovered Paul's letters to the Galatians.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This essay is in the form of a letter from the Apostle Matthew to Paul. The letter cogently outlines Matthew's points of disagreement with Paul on issues of doctrine, practice and adherence to the laws according to the Old Testament.
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"Dear Paul,
"I have come upon your letter written to the people of Galatia and I am appalled that you take the laws of the Torah so lightly. You claim that you received a revelation from Jesus Christ and are; therefore, an apostle of Jesus. How then could you have misunderstood the reason for his existence here on earth? You have stated, "A man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" and that "by observing the law no one will be justified." You are preaching this to Gentile Christians, telling them they are not required to obey the Law of Moses. You do this because you believe Jesus came to abolish the Jewish laws, while the opposite is true."
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"The Duchess of Malfi", 2006.
Examines John Webster's "The Duchess of Malfi" considering his representation of 'rebellious, outspoken or desiring' women.
776 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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Concentrating specifically on the Duchess herself in "The Duchess of Malfi", this paper explores both her social and political transgressions that ultimately cause her tragic death. The author of the paper challenges Bartel's assertion that there is 'no escape for those subjects who show remarkable autonomy before they go', by concentrating specifically on the events surrounding the death of the Duchess. The author further attempts to demonstrate how the Duchess' 'remarkable autonomy' continues, even at the time of her death, leaving her the most powerful figure in the play.
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"The Duchess of Malfi has been compared to the real lives of Arbella Stuart, and Catherine of Valois. All were noble women in socially isolated environments, each was at the mercy of more powerful male relative(s), and all three wanted to remarry but were forbidden to do so, yet each insisted on marrying anyway. Further to this, each married not only the man of her choice, but also someone beneath her on the social scale, resulting in each being persecuted."
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The Grand Jury, 2002.
Examines the development of grand juries.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 21.95
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Examines the development of grand juries. Their history in England and America. Grand jury independence. The present use of such panels. Strengths and weaknesses of the grand jury system. Current function of returning criminal indictments, and as an investigative body. Special grand juries. Potential for abuse. Value of grand juries as a check on the state.
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"The grand jury is a unique feature of Anglo-American law that has existed since the 12th century. Though grand juries have largely fallen out of favor, they are still used in many American jurisdictions. This is particularly true at the federal level because of Constitutional clauses regarding grand juries. This paper will examine the development of grand juries, the present use of such panels, and the strengths and weaknesses of the system.
Grand juries trace their lineage to 1166, when Henry II, the King of England, employed a body of locals as his investigative arm. The initial grand juries did not hear evidence per se, but rather were the sources of evidence, reporting what they had heard and seen-in other words, gossip (Frankel and Naftalis, pp. 6-7)."
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"Letters on the Equality of the Sexes", 1993.
A review of the mid-19th century letters on women's rights, sexual equality and cultural imperatives in "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes" by Sarah Grimke.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, £ 38.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the basic assumptions and thesis of Sarah Grimke's Letters on the Equality of the Sexes. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the letters were written, and then to discuss the principal lines of argument that Grimke uses to develop her ideas about the perceived need to end the subjection of women.
To understand the development of Grimke's ideas of women's emancipation, it is useful to realize the social environment in which she wrote. The 1830s and 1840s in America were well within the first half-century of American society as such. Popular knowledge of the period is that there were a good deal of illiteracy, a good deal of activity, a good deal of experimentation at the cultural level, as American life found its own--i.e., non-European--roots. Slavery was a part of that..."
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Letters of Credit, 2007.
This paper discuses letters of credit and the duty of the issuing banks to detect fraud in these transactions.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper explains that the generally accepted rule for banks that have issued a letter of credit, is that they do not need to look beyond the face of the documents to determine if a transaction involves fraud. The author points out that, if the documents on their face appear to be conforming documents, the bank will draw down the letter of credit, paying the beneficiary or seller. The paper states that, if the buyer can show apparent fraud before the bank pays on the letter of credit, then the buyer can approach the bank to prevent payment and can seek an injunction from a court if necessary. The author stresses that the bank can insist that all documents necessary to fulfill the letter of credit conform strictly. The paper presents cases and includes quotations.
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"This essay considers the following scenario: In an international sales contract, buyer and seller agree that payment will be made through the use of a letter of credit. The buyer obtains a letter of credit from the bank, designating the seller as the beneficiary, and specifying the documents the seller must present to satisfy the letter. The seller presents documents which are on their face sufficient to warrant payment. These documents are forged or otherwise contain falsified information. Based on the documents, the bank pays the seller pursuant to the terms of the letter of credit."
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"Persian Letters", 2002.
A look at the "Persian Letters" by Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at the Persian Letters by Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. The author of this paper takes us on an exploratory journey through the letters and examines their meaning regarding many issues when it comes to customs and women. We look at examples of several letters to get a general feel of the underpinnings of the letters and the author's meaning.
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The Bible: Paul's Letter to the Philippians, 2008.
Looks at the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, one of the most powerful and evocative addresses found in the New Testament.
2,470 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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The paper explores the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. In particular, the paper discusses the author, the circumstances and historical period surrounding the writing of the letter , the culture of the age, the main themes and characters mentioned by Paul in his epistle and why they are important. The paper also examines the "then and there" meaning of the text, the "here and now" meaning as it is read in the twenty-first century and its impact on the author. The paper suggests that Paul's letter captures the spirit of his time, the pressures under which he and the church labored, and the high expectations all Christians are expected to satisfy. The paper concludes that the letter is a didactic bit of prose defining true Christian leadership.
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"Scanning over Paul's letter, it is manifest that the "then and there" meaning was to give praise to his followers while simultaneously admonishing them to not fall into the bad ways of others. In a related vein, Paul's sharp criticism of the Pharisees exposes his contempt for the non-believers and it would seem he uses them as an example of individuals who fail to value the word of God, preferring somehow to believe that they know better than the teachings of Christ."
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"My Last Duchess", 2008.
An analysis of the representations in Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess".
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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The paper analyzes how, in "My Last Duchess", Robert Browning presents a complex picture of his two main characters, the Duke and the Duchess. The paper discusses how the poem's representations show that the Duke is far more concerned with controlling the Duchess' behavior than she is with controlling his. The paper also explains that by remaining unaffected by the Duke's strenuous efforts to alter her behavior, the Duchess forces the Duke to take more and more drastic measures like killing her, and she eats away at his ability to even keep control of himself.
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"In his poem "My Last Duchess", Robert Browning gives his readers a complex picture of his two main characters. The Duke, who narrates the poem, is the most immediately present but Browning sets him up to ultimately lose the reader's trust. The Duchess becomes the sympathetic character, a victim of foul play. It is through the various representations of the Duchess within the poem that we come to know both characters. The representations of the Duchess, which focus on her ever-present smile and easily satisfied nature, come in sharp contrast with the desperate, sputtering language of the Duke as he tries to tell their story on his own terms. This contrast is a manifestation of the Duke's frustration with his inability to control the Duchess and her nonchalant but near-total control over him."
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Deception in John Webster's "Duchess of Malfi", 2002.
The paper looks at the play "Duchess of Malfi" by John Webster, suggesting that through the characters we learn that one's only chance for survival in a hostile world is through the deception of others.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The writer analyzes the drama, in particular the title character of the duchess. According to the paper, the duchess learns only at her death that the perils of life cannot be masked by deceit. The writer notes that Webster has the ability to create characters evocative of pathos in a way that is similar to Shakespeare.
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"Following the Duchess's self-deception that an ideal existence for her and her lover is possible is the aforementioned deception of her brothers, the act which leads to her downfall at their merciless hands. In addition to her marriage to Antonio, she must conceal the births of her children from Ferdinand and the Cardinal (She must go so far as to accuse her husband of being a thief!), all the while refusing to acknowledge the danger involved in her actions (Mahaney 167). In response to Antonio's asking "But for your brothers?" (Abrams 1254), the Duchess says, "Do not think of them./All discord without this circumference/Is only to be pitied, and not feared;/Yet, should they know it, time will easily/Scatter the tempest" (1254). Such a reply gives evidence both to her lack of perception of her brothers' intentions, as well as to her lack of introspection in recognizing her own impossible ideals. Only when she is confronted by Bosola, who harshly denies all she believes herself to be (Whitman 154), does the Duchess realize her fallacies of life. She asks Bosola, "Dost know me? Who am I?" (Abrams 1294)."
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MGM Grand Inc., 2004.
The paper is an analysis of the business development and strategies employed in the working of MGM Grand Inc.
4,169 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 77.95
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An examination of the business development and strategies used in MGM Grand, Inc. MGM Grand is an entertainment center honored by celebrity entertainment, comedy, games and sports, and special events all under a single platform. The paper looks at the financial, physical, and cultural aspects of the company. In order to understand this, the writer takes a brief look at a few of its firms. It also looks at the business strategies employed by the company in moving forward by entering into partnership alliances with other leading enterprises. As a result, it shows an understanding of the benefits earned by the company through these partnership alliances. To understand the financial progress made by the company, the writer takes a detailed look at the financial performance of the company in the year 1999 alone. In addition, it also focuses on the problems faced by the gaming industry, in general, and of MGM, in particular.
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"MGM Grand Inc is a leading owner, developer of amusement and gaming resorts in the United States, Australia and South Africa. The Company has interests in entertainment, hotel and gaming with its head office in Las Vegas. (MGM Grand Partners with IBM, InfoGenesis and Symbol Technologies to Implement Wireless POS) MGM Grand Inc holds and runs the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino- the City of Entertainment and New York- New York Hotel and Casino both situated in Las Vegas; Buffalo Bill?s Whiskey Pete?s, and the Primm Valley Resort in Primm, Neveda; the MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit, Michigan; the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Darwin, Australia; controls casinos in Nelsspruit, Witbank and Johannesburg, Rep. of South Africa and possesses two championship golf courses at California/Neveda state. (MGM Grand Reports Record Revenues, Cash Flow)"
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Robert Browning's Poem "My Last Duchess", 2005.
This paper explores the theme of people inadvertently revealing hidden truths about themselves while talking about things seemingly trivial in Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess".
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper explains that Robert Browning's poem "My Last Duchess"
is a dramatic monologue spoken by the Duke of Ferrara. The author points out that, given the title, the poem appears to be about the late wife of the Duke, whose portrait is being shown to a visitor, as the Duke negotiates for his next Duchess; however, the Duke reveals much more about himself and his role as a husband than he does about his late wife. The paper relates that "My Last Duchess", typical of this type of poetry, overtly is about a painting but the covert meaning is confessional. The author underscores that, in the lack of distinction between the portrait and the woman, the Duke reveals his feelings, that women are the possessions of men and are only good for their beauty.
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"The speaker makes a shift in the poem and goes from discussing the qualities of the painting itself, to making jealous hypotheses about why the woman in the painting is blushing. He also says to his listener "not the first / are you to turn and ask thus" (12-13), but the listener did not ask. This implies that the Duke has been suppressing this jealous rant and has been waiting for an opportunity to let the beast out for a high-spirited run. The fact that he says the listener is not the first to ask is probably more likely to mean that the listener is not the first person the Duke has revealed this to."
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Darcy's Letter to Elizabeth, 2005.
An analysis of Darcy's letter to Elizabeth in "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how Darcy's letter to Elizabeth in Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice," is significant because it not only reveals his true character, but it also reveals certain aspects of the truth to which Elizabeth was oblivious. It also shows how, considering the circumstances in which Darcy wrote the letter, we can conclude that he successfully achieves his purpose. His letter is an attempt to defend himself, which he does, but it is also a turning point in that it forces Elizabeth to see a Darcy she did not know.
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"Darcy adds credibility to his letter because he does not attack Elizabeth in a way that appears to be purposeful. For instance, he tells her, "If you have not been mistaken here, I must have been in error. Your superior knowledge of your sister must make the latter probable. If it be so, if I have been misled by such error to inflict pain on her, your resentment has not been unreasonable" (148). These statements help Elizabeth understand that his intent is not to hurt her, get back at her, or have the final word but to honestly explain things from his perspective. This approach goes a long way when it comes to proving a point."
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