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"The Story of an Hour", 2008.
This paper analyzes how marriage is portrayed in "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
2,072 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper shows how Chopin takes a dim view of marriage in general in "The Story of an Hour". The paper looks at Chopin's own marriage, which although happy, ended in tragedy just like this short story. The paper looks at the unhappy marriage of Chopin's mother and discusses how this is reflected in "The Story of an Hour".
From the Paper
"Kate O'Flaherty Chopin was born into a wealthy but unhappy family in St. Louis, Missouri in 1850. Her mother was nearly 30 years younger than her father was, and he was a gruff, controlling man who sent Kate away to boarding school when she was only five. The family kept slaves, and there is speculation that her father, Thomas, fathered at least two children with the slave women of the family (Toth 6-8). There is a startling similarity between her mother's life and the life of Mrs. Mallard, which leads the reader to believe Kate was writing about her mother when she composed this short story. In 1855, Kate's father was riding a train as it took the inaugural run over a new bridge. The bridge collapsed, and Thomas O'Flaherty was one of the men killed in the accident."
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Kurt Vonnegut, 2008.
An analysis of the life, works, character and unique contribution to American fiction of Kurt Vonnegut.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how Kurt Vonnegut's novels such as "Cat's Cradle" and "Slaughterhouse Five" have a reputation both as great literary classics and great works of underground fiction. It looks at how "Slaughterhouse Five" is his most famous novel and also regarded his most personal, as it was based on his experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany during the Allied firebombing of Dresden in 1945. It also discusses how Vonnegut is credited with helping to elevate the genre of science fiction, once considered a staple of pulp magazine racks, to that of high art and how "Cat's Cradle" tells the tale of scientists trying to create 'ice-nine,' a crystal that could turn all water solid and thus destroy all life on earth.
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"Vonnegut is credited with helping to elevate the genre of science fiction, once considered a staple of pulp magazine racks, to that of high art. Cat's Cradle tells the tale of scientists trying to create 'ice-nine,' a crystal that could turn all water solid and thus destroy all life on the earth. In 1963, Cat's Cradle slowly developed a readership as Cold War Americans were increasingly receptive to a book that showed the dangerous potential of science and technology to develop faster than ethics and morality ("Novelist Kurt Vonnegut dies at 84," CNN.com, 2007, p.1) The novel, takes its title from an Eskimo game in which children try to snare the sun with string (Smith, 2007, p.1). Although its first printing sold only 500 copies, it has become a staple of English classes all over America today (Smith, 2007, p.1)."
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Healthcare and Economics: A Comparison of Terminology, 2008.
Compares how the terms: "technology and quality" are used in the fields of healthcare and economics.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper states that every discipline has its own vocabulary of jargon that assigns general terms like "technology" and "quality" its own specific, contextual definition, depending on the needs. The paper then relates that one of the difficulties of discussing how to improve healthcare may be that economists and healthcare providers speak a different language, or at least attach a series of different meanings to terms such as "technology" and "quality." The paper then reviews the differences between the meanings attached to the same word within different professional contexts in order to understand unspoken and unrecognized tensions.
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"In economics, the benefits of technology are gauged not so much in terms of their benefits to the consumer (the recipient of the service) but to the producer. For example, an improvement in economics can enable a producer to produce the same amount of a good or service more cheaply, enabling him or her to make a greater profit off of the same items ("Supply determinants," 2008, Amosweb). This can make the life of the consumer better by allowing the consumer to buy more goods at a lower price, but not necessarily. The producer, if demand is high enough, may simply pocket the profit, pass the profit to shareholders, or invest it into research and development of new, profitable products. The aim of technology is to meet consumer desires better to increase profits, even if the technology is of questionable health or lifestyle benefit to the consumer."
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"Grendel " by John Gardner, 2008.
A discussion of the novel, "Grendel", which is a retelling of the Anglo-Saxon epic "Beowulf", from the perspective of the antagonist.
1,736 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper discusses that the novel, "Grendel", is a retelling of the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf from the perspective of the antagonist i.e. Grendel. The paper says that the 1971 novel by John Gardner follows the life of Grendel but at the same time attempts to construct a deeper subtext by tackling issues such as the quest for meaning in the world, the purpose of man, and the fight between good and evil. The paper further states that the philosophical content of Grendel is undeniable; Grendel follows the changes that occur inside of him, and in doing so, formulates intelligent commentaries as to the two main perspectives on the world and the purpose of humanity, determinism and existentialism. The paper also states Grendel's war on mankind is waged as a result of his encounter with the dragon whose nihilistic view deeply influences Grendel. Grendel now feels enraged by the romantic view that the Danes have on the world, and their history of braveness and courage. The paper asserts the thesis that Grendel is an existentialist who tries to provide meaning to his life in an environment that is hostile to him.
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"Grendel is an existentialist who tries to derive meaning from the world around him. Gardner himself explained, "What Grendel does is take, one by one, the great heroic ideals of mankind since the beginning and make a case for these values by setting up alternatives in an ironic set of monster values. I hate Existentialism." (Morace; Van Spanckeren: 67). Grendel starts out as a nihilist for whom everything is meaningless and devoid of real value. However, he yearns for meaning. His revolt is interior because he does not see himself as important since he in only an animal. Moreover, he gets angry at the sky for "ignoring" him. This is a stage of deep confusion for Grendel who is torn between his feeling that nothing is truly of importance in the world, and the awareness that no matter how many men he kills, he cannot break their spirits as they continue to rebuilt their castle. His inability to destroy their faith and morale angers him."
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"Carpe Diem" - Seize the Day!, 2008.
An analysis of the expressions of the short nature of human existence as portrayed in "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell.
1,314 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses two poems that are both rhetorical attempts by a man to woo a woman's heart and body - "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell. The paper specifically focuses on the poems' expressions of the deeper truth about the short nature of human existence and the inexorable passage of time.
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"One wonders what Marvell's mistress responded to him, or what the maidens would have said to Herrick if they knew what he thought of them, when he saw them literally carrying rosebuds, or simply tarrying by the wayside under the care of a guardian. It is possible that they may have regretted their chastity, and wanted to enjoy their sensuality but society forbade them sexuality before marriage. In that case, it is a pity that they did not or could not listen to the poet's words. But it is equally possible that they had different desires, invisible to the poet--to see the world, to live more empowering lives outside of the control of powerful fathers, brothers, and later husbands or lovers. And that is the true sadness of the young women's fates, that they never had a chance to write poetry about their own desire to carpe diem. Even Marvell and Herrick did not carpe diem as much as they would have liked, as human life was shorter, and old age was more painful when they wrote their verse."
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"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest", 2008.
An analysis of the characters in "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey and their role in the story.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey. It argues that Nurse Ratched purposefully goaded Billy Bibbit to commit suicide. It discusses how the writer's interpretation changes the ending in relation to the opposing interpretation. The paper then traces Chief Bromden's growth as a character and discusses the various stages he goes through.
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Nurse Ratched's Role in the Suicide of Billy Bibbit
The Character of Chief Bromden
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"Although McMurphy's defiance is a key element in Bromden's healing, towards the end of the novel Bromden emerges as having more integrity than his 'teacher.' He refuses to accept the money McMurphy wins after winning a bet that the Chief can move the control panel, because the bet was rigged--McMurphy already knew that the towering Chief could do so. Towards the end of the novel, Chief Bromden appears to be growing stronger, as he is able to mentally retain a sense of sanity even during electroshock treatments. When McMurphy is lobotomized after he physically attacks Nurse Ratched, the Chief is the man who frees McMurphy by taking his life, and escapes the ward by breaking the ward's window with a control panel, and hitching his own ride to sanity and freedom."
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Love and Fantasy, 2008.
An analysis of the themes of love in the works of James Joyce and Haruki Murakami.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper focuses on the short stories "Araby," written by James Joyce and "On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning," authored by Haruki Muraka that deal with the same theme of love fantasy versus reality. The paper discusses how, in both stories, the protagonists wish love to be like the imagined erotic idealism that is read about in a fairy tale with a perfect union that ends "happy ever after." The paper then shows how the protagonists come of age and are unable to return to the innocence of youth and its fantasies.
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"Love is a central theme in many of Joyce's stories and novels, yet his characters always find it difficult to define. Even Joyce, himself, found it a problem to use the word "love." When Nora asked him if he loved her responded in a round-about way that he "was very fond of her, desired her, admired and honored her, and wished to secure her happiness in every way; and if these elements were what is called love then perhaps his affection for her was a kind of love" (Ellmann 6). Joyce's confusion about love and its many varied sides is voiced in a number of his characters. In his works, he writes about all kinds of love from the most ideal and unrealistic to that of friends, family, God, and husband and wife."
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War in Literature, 2008.
A comparison of the style and perspectives on war that are portrayed in Tim O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried" and Yusef Komunyakaa's poem, "Facing It."
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the ways that war is portrayed in literature. It specifically discusses and compares two literary pieces that reflect the heavy weight of war - Tim O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried" and Yusef Komunyakaa's poem, "Facing It." The paper looks at the different perspectives of the writer's and discusses how they convey the emotional strain of war through powerful imagery, tone, theme and point of view.
From the Paper
"In "Facing It," the poet's point of view is serious and nervous with a somber tone. He does not want to cry and tells himself he is made of stone like the wall. When he sees objects reflected in the wall, he is temporarily taken aback and must take a moment to gather himself. For example, when he sees the woman "trying to erase names" (30), he understands that he is catching a reflection of a woman brushing a boys hair. The images blur, representing the blur between the past and the present. In "The Things They Carried," the point of view is from a disillusioned soldier. We read that the soldiers "had no sense of strategy or mission. They searched the villages without knowing what to look for, not caring . . . (15). Here we see that the men feel lost even though they may know exactly where they are. They have no sense of belonging because war has removed any sense of security from them."
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"The Catcher in the Rye", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of innocence in J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how J. D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye", demonstrates the difficulty of growing up. It looks at how Holden's character evolves throughout the novel and how, by the end he realizes that innocence is a nice thing that does not last forever and regardless of how one tries to avoid the reality of the world, one must eventually face it. It also discusses how Salinger is successful about presenting the life and thoughts of a troubled teenager crossing from youth into adulthood.
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"Holden is a cynic, and a very young one at that. He does not have much faith in the world and thinks that the grown-up world (i.e., the real world) is phony. Like many young adults, he believes he has the world figured out and wants no part of it. Holden has a difficult time with certain truths about life, as demonstrated through his emotional breakdown mentioned at the beginning and the end of the novel. "
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Ethical Ideas in Literature, 2008.
A comparison of ethical dilemmas in "A Language Older Than Words" by Derrick Jensen and "From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics," edited by Wayne G. Boulton, Thomas D. Kennedy and Allen Verhey.
4,211 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This paper compares and contrasts ethical dilemmas in two books - "A Language Older Than Words," written by Derrick Jensen and "From Christ to the World: Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics," edited by Wayne G. Boulton, Thomas D. Kennedy and Allen Verhey. It describes the concepts discussed in each work and then finally provides a personal critique discussing why arguments are important.
Table of Contents:
A Language Older Than Words: A Review
From Christ To The World: A Review
Personal Critique: Why Arguments Are Important
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"Fletcher also talks about this under his category "antinomianism": this is the approach which one takes when entering the "decision-making situation armed with no principles or maxims whatsoever, to say nothing of rules." And to carry the analogy along a bit more, with reference to Fletcher's philosophy, did Bush take the antinomianism approach in 2002, 2003, when putting forth the dishonest notion that Saddam Hussein had nuclear weapons and for the safety of all Americans the U.S. military needed to crush him? Most interesting among his three features of Christian ethics is "situationism," which Fletcher places "between" legalism and antinomianism. This third maxim is used when the person is not making a decision based on a rock-solid Christian footing; i.e., the situation dictates whether it's a good idea to go ahead or not. According to "love's needs," Fletcher writes on page 208, the situationist follows "a moral law or violates it."
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