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"Merchant of Venice" and "The Lord of the Flies", 2002.
A character sketch of Shylock from William Shakespeare?s" Merchant of Venice" and Jack from William Golding's "The Lord of the Flies".
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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A brief examination of the main characters of these two classical works. Their characters are discussed relating to excerpts from the play and novel and then compared to each other. The writer concludes that both Shylock and Jack embody the malicious nature of mankind and are both are power hungry.
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""I like not fair terms and a villain's mind". (Shakespeare 1979)
The Merchant of Venice is one of the best comedies written by William Shakespeare and it has become famous because of its character Shylock the Jew. Shylock is perhaps the first character created for Elizabethan audience with anti-Semitic overtones and portraying Jews as comic foils for Christian heroes. Although most famous for his wickedness many modern interpretation have elevated Shylock's energy and eloquence to the height of a tragic hero."
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William Golding?s ?Lord of the Flies?, 2004.
This paper discusses the censorship of William Golding?s ?Lord of the Flies?.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper argues that ?Lord of the Flies", which is no different from any other work that has been considered controversial throughout time, should not be censored nor should any other literary works. The author stresses that, just as Christian-themed works have the right to express their views of society and what is correct behavior so, too, should works like ?Lord of the Flies? be permitted to express their sentiment freely. The paper relates that a theme of the book includes the notion that evil is a necessary part of human nature, which is considered by the censors to be demoralizing as it implies that a man is little more than an animal.
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Introduction
Overview of Censorship
Censorship and ?Lord of the Flies?
Conclusions
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"Censorship is not a foreign concept in the world of literature. In fact, for centuries books have been banned at various points of society. There are many circumstances under which books might be banned. Censorship actually happens even in modern times. Censorship is generally inspired for a variety of reasons. In the case of the "Lord of the Flies" censorship is usually cited based on the notion that the book is violent and oppressive, goes against religious ideals and expresses the notion that man is by nature evil and savage."
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Shakespeare?s ?The Merchant of Venice? and ?Julius Caesar?, 2002.
This paper compares Shakespeare?s view of women and of masculine activity in two of his plays, "The Merchant of Venice" and "Julius Caesar".
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper states that, in these Shakespeare?s plays, women are equal to men and are not excluded when it comes to love and Christianity, but they are lesser than men and are excluded when it comes to politics and power. The author explains that ?The Merchant of Venice? women are portrayed as being equal to men and as having as much power as men; but, in ?Julius Caesar?, women are portrayed as being lesser than men and as having little power. The paper concludes that, in ?The Merchant of Venice?, masculine activity is limited and does not exist to isolate women; but, in ?Julius Caesar", masculine activity is large and exists to exclude women.
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"This difference in subject and theme explains why Shakespeare offers two very different views in the two plays. These different views do not represent that Shakespeare has a view of women that is really any different in either play. Instead, it represents that Shakespeare regards women differently depending on the subject and theme to which he is applying his ideas. The differences in the play in regards to women and the sphere of masculine activity will now be described by illustrating the differences and relating them to the themes and subjects of the plays."
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Irony in "Lord of the Flies", 1999.
This paper looks at " Lord of the Flies", and William Golding's introduction of the savage side of human nature through irony as he develops the characters, the discovery of the beast, and the final rescue of the children.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, £ 39.95
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This essay examines the dark view of human nature in William Golding's novel, "Lord of the Flies". The author discusses Golding's recurrent theme of his fiction, the conflict between humanity's innate barbarism and the civilizing influence of reason. The paper focuses on the ironies in Lord of the Flies through the characters, the discovery of the beast, and the rescue of the boys.
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"The end of the novel hints that under such circumstances it is possible for humans to follow a course of action that will eventually result in its own destruction. Irony plays an important role in the rescue of the children because they leave one corrupt society to return to another. Against all expectations, the children in Lord of the Flies repress all noble instincts and embrace a life of savagery. Golding uses irony to demonstrate that humans are capable of intense evil as a result of their own natures and not because of any outside factors. His book suggests that civilization is the only thing that restrains mankind from a life of barbarism, but savagery also exists in civilization. After all, the children are stranded on the island as a result of a nuclear war and are rescued by a warship engaged in its own savage manhunt."
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The Principles of Thomas Hobbes and "The Lord of the Flies", 2008.
A review of the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding as compared to the theories in "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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The paper discusses the novel "Lord of the Flies", written by William Golding, which is about a group of boys that become stranded on an island. The central idea of the novel is how these children try to form a civilized society, but ultimately fail. The paper relates that the original leader, Ralph, is overthrown by a corrupt leader Jack. What results is a primitive survival-based system. The paper concludes that the ideas that are presented in "The Lord of the Flies" about society, human nature and government are illuminated by the principles that Thomas Hobbes writes about in "Leviathan." The paper examines both of these works and shows how Hobbes' theory is interpreted in Golding's novel.
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"As Golding shows in the novel, once Jack overthrows Ralph, all aspects of civilization are replaced with that of savagery. Hobbes writes that "if any two men desire the same thing, which never the less they cannot both enjoy they become enemies" (Hobbes 54). Jack wants to be leader from the begging. When Ralph is picked over Jack, Jack begins to desire the power that Ralph has. Ralph does not execute his authority correctly over the boys of the island in order to prevent a revolt. Once Jack takes power, chaos is guaranteed to ensue, because Jack is not the right person to lead the boys. He is both too corrupt and power hungry. Hobbes believes that the leader's motivation should be the same as that of the people; both should not want the state of nature/war to exist. Ralph does not want the boys to be in a state of nature/war, but when Jack takes power he returns the boys to a state of nature/war. For a society to be successful, the Leviathan dictates the importance of law and order. Once Jack overthrows Ralph, all concepts of law and order are lost."
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"1984" and "Lord of the Flies", 2005.
A discussion on abused ruling power in "1984" by George Orwell and the "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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In the novels "1984" by George Orwell and the "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, the ruling parties experience virtually no consequences from the populous for their actions. In "1984" this is done by design, but in the "Lord of the Flies" it comes about through natural human impulses. The paper explains how in both cases, however, the competing human drives for order and for random gratification come to rest upon forms of social organization that satisfy certain basic desires of mankind while sacrificing power to a small group of individuals.
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"In Golding's novel the struggle between order and chaos are most clearly exemplified through the characters of Jack and Ralph. The power that Ralph wields over the other boys is sustained by their young understandings of justice and the difference between right and wrong. Ralph is willing to delegate duties and confer some of his power upon others in the hopes of eventual rescue; this is his primary objective. Jack, on the other hand-obtaining only a taste of power-craves more, and takes every opportunity to undermine Ralph's authority. The notion of civilization and a return to the rest of the world are completely lost within Jack's base aims for supremacy. When Jack finally comes to power his rule has no objective other than self perpetuation."
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"Lord of the Flies", 2003.
A summary and overview of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies".
1,314 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper is a complete summary of "Lord of the Flies", including a look at the literary period, themes, and a plot summary. It provides critical opinions and character analysis in a study guide form. Quotes from the book also included.
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"Golding was born in St. Columb Minor in Cornall, England on September 19, 1911, to Alec A. and Mildred Golding. After being educated at Marlborough Grammar School where his father was a teacher, he studied the sciences for two years at Brasenose College, Oxford until abandoning science in favor of English language and literature, particularly that of the Anglo-Saxon period."
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"The Lord of the Flies", 2005.
An analysis of the importance, to college age students, of the message of "The Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper argues that "The Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, should be read by students at the college level. It looks at what the book shows, interpretations of the book and some statements by Golding. It uses these to show that the book has a very important message about human nature and that this message is still relevant in the world with its current problems.
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"William Golding's Lord of the Flies Should be Studied by College Students Soon after the Lord of the Flies was published in the United States in 1955 it became a hit on college campuses. The book's takes place on a remote tropical island during a nuclear war. The comparison was clear for 1950s America and Europe, living in fear of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. This setting makes it an obvious book to read for colleges during the Cold War. But should the book still be read on college campuses today? This essay will argue that it is still an important book that should be read on the college campuses."
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"The Merchant of Venice", 2008.
A study of the message conveyed in William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice", through the portrayal of the characters.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 49.95
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The paper discusses the play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare which depicts characters who are not as obviously evil or heroic as originally thought. The paper illustrates that the play simply raises the question of stereotypes and of the audience's prejudices toward a race of people, in order to examine it in their own minds. There is no answer to the question of whether Shylock was good or evil. Critics who have placed the blame either squarely on Shylock for being evil or who have taken the opposite tact, have missed the point. The paper concludes that the point of the play is not to display Jewish villainy, but to show humanity, to examine pity, to find the meaning of mercy and to dread the consequences of revenge.
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"It is here, in The Merchant of Venice, the Jewish Shylock makes a case against slave ownership. He reaches the trial, an opportune time in the play where one might be able to make a point and make a point Shylock certainly does. Even though it has been argued that Shakespeare was anti-Semitic, in actuality, The Merchant of Venice shows that he is not insensitive to the Jewish plight and in fact is more anti-slavery than anything else. Even though the hero, Antonio, his friend, Bassanio and the duke triy to save the day, all are against him, Shylock does not waver, but continues with his request for a pound of flesh, as he says, concerning slaves, "Let them be free, marry them to your heirs /Why sweat they under burdens?.. . . You will answer 'The slaves are ours.' So do I answer you." A young judge is sent, when Bellario cannot come to be judge because he is ill. Balthasar decides in Antonio's favor, speaking through Portia, who in this play is shown not only to be assertive, but wise."
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"Merchant of Venice", 2002.
An analysis of the character of Portia in William Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper looks at the character Portia in Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." This paper will illustrate how this character is portrayed by her words. This paper will also look at her actions and explain what is happening in the play.
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William Golding?s ?Lord of the Flies?, 2005.
This paper is a psychological analysis of William Golding's most popular novel "Lord of the Flies" incorporating Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud's concept of the darker, unrecognized side of man.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that, as William Golding implied in about the theme of "Lord of the Flies", this is not only a simple adventure story about a group of boys stuck on a remote island but also a highly symbolic tale, questioning what happens to civilization when its very core, man, loses touch with his cultured ways and resorts back to his primitive way of life. The author points out that Golding's use of symbolism in the novel is the type, which shifts in form but not in meaning; when he progressively changes Jack from "dark" to "shadow," he creates the personification of Jack as the primitive man. The paper stresses that, when man acknowledges that his primal tendencies are indeed present, he is consciously on the look out for it to appear out of nowhere; so he strives to suppress his instincts and he replaces it with a sense of morality.
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"The novel, first published in 1954, came at a time in England, when people were still reeling from the effects of World War II. The events of that war shook Golding. He witnessed with his own eyes after joining the Royal navy, that the men who boast of his modernity and his high civilization are the very same men who created the war, joined in the killing and rejoiced in its so-called success. He discovered that these atrocities went far beyond the war and were carried on in the totalitarian states. Atrocities done by learned men, by men who had long ago established an institution of culture, to fellow human beings."
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Film: William Golding's "Lord of the Flies", 2005.
This paper examines the function of the landscape in the movie version of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper relates that William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" is about a group of English schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, where they go wild and commit heinous, uncivilized acts. The author points out that landscape in the movie version reflects these themes, both in a general sense and with regard to specific aspects of the scenery. The paper states that, within the context of the movie, the dynamic is simplified and a group of boys submits to their baser instincts very quickly.
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"The film Lord of the Flies has one central assumption: that people have to be in a civilized location in order to behave in a civilized manner. The boys in the story are intended as a microcosm of society as a whole, and by extension, what happens to them is a comment on what happens in society at large. After all, there are many examples of brutality among human societies on all continents. However, within the context of the movie, the dynamic is simplified, and a group of boys submits to their baser instincts very quickly."
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"Lord of the Flies", 2004.
An examination of the concepts of good and evil in William Golding's "Lord of the Flies."
1,835 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper draws on Golding's "Lord of the Flies" as an allegory for the Christian myth of 'Original Sin'. By examining the characters and the story line, the writer discusses the ideas Golding wished to present in relation to good and evil.
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"The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is considered to be one of the most influential and often controversial pieces of literature from the 1950's. Published in the midst of the Cold War, this novel was perhaps a fulfillment of whatever prophecy convinced Golding to abandon the sciences at the Oxford College where his father taught in favor of studying the English language and literature in greater depth. Work in the independent theaters of ?very, very far-off-Broadway theater,? Royal Navy during wartime, and even the English educational system, were all in preparation for his masterpiece to come in 1954. Dissatisfied with wars between nations and within the school system, Golding made profound statements through the book. Success would finally accompany Lord of the Flies when, in 1959, it was published in the United States."
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"Lord of the Flies", 2003.
A literary analysis of William Golding's novel "The Lord of the Flies".
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses whether Golding's depiction of society in "The Lord of the Flies" paints an entirely negative portrait of human society. The writer discusses the boys' inabilty to create a peaceful society and how their actions match those of the outside world. The paper also explores the messages that Golding was trying to send and some of the imagery in the book.
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"Golding?s ?Lord of the Flies? paints an entirely negative portrait of human society.? This statement is proved to be true as the boys commit many dreadful and malevolent acts during there stay on the island which is evidence of the boy?s emotional, physical and physiological decline that continues throughout the book. The lack of adult authority combined with the innate evil of human nature and our own competitiveness are the contributing factors of this societal decline. The deaths of three children and the ravaging of a once beautiful place are the appalling consequences of this regression. Although Ralph has humane and honest qualities and Piggy?s unfailing loyalty is a positive sign that some things remain untouched by evil, it is a sad fact that these two people are hunted, and eventually overcome by the evil that inhabits the island. Although Ralph escapes with his life, he weeps, for he knows that without the intervention of the navy officer, he would have been killed. He sees that humanity has not triumphed and goodness has not prevailed as he had always been taught that it would. So although Ralph remains alive, Golding?s famous tale of ?The Lord of the Flies? portrays an entirely negative picture of society."
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