| Papers [61-70] of 18500 :: [Page 7 of 1850] | | Go to page : <— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 —> | |
|
|
Tennyson's Poems of Ulysses, 2008.
An analysis of Alfred Lord Tennyson's depictions of Ulysses in his poems, "The Lotos-Eaters" and "Ulysses."
2,408 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses and analyzes two poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson that were derived from Homer and which concern different periods in the life of Ulysses: "The Lotos-Eaters" and "Ulysses." The paper describes how Tennyson addresses the attitudes and feelings of Ulysses through the poems, as well as the heroic reputation of Ulysses.
From the Paper
"The poem "Ulysses" was written a decade after "The Lotos-Eaters" and addresses the attitudes and feelings of Ulysses after the events of The Odyssey. The subject of the poem is thought to be as much Tennyson's recently deceased friend Henry Hallam as Ulysses, though Tennyson finds in the later years of the Greek hero certain evocations of his friend and of his own melancholy at his friend's death. Ulysses in the poem is on his death-bed, as was Hallam before, and this allows Tennyson to create a dramatic situation in which the dying Ulysses speaks to many of his dead sailors. Ulysses by this time has lost faith in the gods, in himself, and even in the future of his kingdom, and this loss of faith is the central issue in the poem and may reflect Tennyson's own questioning of what he has accepted as true in his life."
| |
|
Alexandre Dumas' "Man in the Iron Mask", 2008.
Analyzes the 1850 classic Alexandre Dumas' "Man in the Iron Mask".
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Alexandre Dumas' storyline in his book "Man in the Iron Mask" follows the theory that the man in the iron mask is the identical twin to Louis XIV, who was in a power struggle for the crown. The paper points out that the two main settings of the French Court and the Bastille are essential to the theme of plot. The paper also points out that, although there are many ways in which Dumas stretches the reality of not just the characters involved but also the history of France itself to accommodate his telling of conspiracy and suspense, over the years, no one has been able to resolve if this book is truth or fiction.
Table of Contents:
Plot Summary
Settings
Reality v Fiction
From the Paper
"The French Court also serves to contrast the life between the privileged wealthy, the middle class - like the Musketeers - who are allowed to mingle with the wealthy, but whose own fortunes and social position prevent them from being elevated to the highest levels of society. It does, however, afford them enough freedom and power to be able to assist in carrying out the plot to switch the prisoners. In fact, the middle class Musketeers are essential to a successful plot against the king. This is true in Dumas' story, as it would be in reality."
| |
|
Victims of Social Mores or Victims of Character?, 2008.
An analysis of the main characters in Anton Chekhov's "The Lady with the Dog," Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" and Henrik Ibsen "Hedda Gabler".
1,232 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper questions whether society makes the man or whether the character of the individual determines his or her fate. The paper studies the protagonists of the 19th century stories "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," "The Lady with the Dog" and "Hedda Gabler" and shows how, although all of the protagonists are subject to social shaping, none of them are innocent. The paper explains that all characters show some free will in their actions, to the extent to which they allow their love of creature comforts or fear of what people will say to prevent them doing from what they morally know is right.
From the Paper
"Anton Chekhov's "The Lady with the Dog" has a female protagonist named Anna who is married to a man she does respect, a man very similar to Tolstoy's unattractive central character, a man she calls a flunky. She unexpectedly falls in love with a man while she is on a seaside vacation in Yalta who is not her husband, a man who is also trapped in a loveless marriage named Gurov. Anna and Gurov married before they knew what love truly could feel like, but the live in a society where divorce is a kind of social death."
| |
|
John Ortberg's "The Life You've Always Wanted", 2008.
Reviews John Ortberg's "The Life You've Always Wanted", a book of Christian teachings.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 59.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that John Ortberg's "The Life You've Always Wanted" deals with the subject of spiritual transformation and its true nature. The paper relates that, in his book, Ortberg tries to raise questions that are thought provoking and help the readers re-examine their definitions of spiritual change. The paper also explains that 'morphe' is a very important term used in the first chapter and that the understanding of the process of morphing is critical to the understanding of this book and its thesis.
From the Paper
"This book may not offer anything new but it certainly makes you think about real spiritual transformation. Even though my definition of real spiritual transformation may not coincide with the author's, it is still a thought-provoking subject. I would tell my friends or anyone who wishes to improve their lives that it is important to connect with God. How a person does that is up to him but connection is extremely important. I would suggest that time must be taken out everyday to seek solitude where a person can reflect on his actions and truly seek to connect with God. Connection with God comes in an unhurried state when a person truly wants to be closer to the highest force. It is also critical to focus on the compassionate but powerful nature of this force. It is correct that God is compassionate but many a times we take undue advantage of that and thus go astray. It is also important not to forget His power because He may never want to hurt us, He may be forced to do just that when we repeatedly ignore His teachings."
| |
|
Heroism in Literature, 2008.
An examination of the concept of a hero in "Beowulf",
Homer's "The Iliad", "Gilgamesh", Homer's "The Odyssey" and "Tale of the Heike".
1,866 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines five works of ancient literature, "Beowulf",
Homer's "The Iliad", "Gilgamesh", Homer's "The Odyssey" and "Tale of the Heike" in order to determine the meaning of the hero concept as advocated by their authors. The paper relates that Beowulf, Achilles and Odysseus battle against physical monsters, while the Samurai fights a symbolically spiritual battle, although spirituality does play a vitally important role in the lives of all heroes. The paper also shows how society determines the main qualities of the heroes as they manifest themselves in the particular literature of a specific time and a specific region.
Outline:
Beowulf
The Iliad
Gilgamesh
The Odyssey
Tale of the Heike
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The word "hero" today entails a variety of meanings, depending upon the situation, the person referred to, and the mindset of the person speaking. Generally, the connotation of the word refers to somebody who performs a brave action regardless of the danger to him or herself. When examining the ancient literature from different cultures, the meaning of the word "hero" can be estimated and compared with others of its time, and also more modern meanings attached to the word. To this end, five works of ancient literature are examined in order to determine the meaning of the hero concept as advocated by their authors."
| |
|
Heroes, Loyalty and Devotion, 2008.
A comparison and contrast of the ideal hero in "Beowulf" and "The Tale of the Heike".
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper shows how despite a similar emphasis on loyalty, the way that this value is celebrated in "Beowulf and "The Tale of the Heike" is very different. The paper explains that the hero Beowulf demonstrates his prowess through individual struggle and excellence while the good warriors of the "The Tale of the Heike" collectively show their greatness through their loyalty to their lord. The paper clarifies further that the negation of the self shown by Beowulf is demonstrated by putting the lives of others before his own to make a better community while the negation of the self in "The Tale of Heike" is shown in unswerving devotion to a lord above all other things and showing ruthlessness in battle towards the enemy that opposes the lord.
From the Paper
"Both "Beowulf" and "The Tale of the Heike" relate military narratives of bloody, bitter conflicts in war-torn societies where human civilization is fragile and savage threats are common. Men and women must band together, just to survive. The heroic individuals that triumph in these early sagas of early Scandinavian and feudal Japan define the values of their early societies by the ethics and character they show during trying times. "Beowulf's" triumphs are physical, like his triumph over Grendel, as well as spiritual, and the warriors of "The Tale of the Heike," even when defeated win moral victories over their enemies because of the superior loyalty they show to their lord and to the emperor."
| |
|
The Characters of Katherine Mansfield, 2008.
An analysis of the struggles of the characters in the stories of Katherine Mansfield.
1,378 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the characters in the stories of Katherine Mansfield. The paper specifically looks at how the characters try to avoid the unpleasant realities of human existence and how well they do this. The paper provides examples from the texts of some of her stories in order to illustrate how the characters' struggles provide them with a sense of accomplishment and a degree of hope.
From the Paper
"In this story, the story shifts its point of view from Mr. Woodfield to the boss. He cried when he learned of his son's death, but since then, he has not been able to do so and believes something is wrong with him. The story shows how certain unpleasant things become only vague memories as the individual cannot keep them fully in mind at all times. Death is depicted in this fashion, and while the death may be devastating, human beings necessarily go on without letting the pain cripple them entirely. This is symbolized in the story by the death of the fly on the boss's desk. This death is caused by the boss, who is distressed by what he has done for a moment, but who a second later cannot remember that feeling or even what caused it: "For the life of him he could not remember" (358). This story is more explicit about what may be true for all the other characters in the earlier stories, that people ultimately avoid the unpleasant realities of human existence by simply forgetting them, not intentionally, but because that is the way the mid works."
| |
|
Experimentation Critique, 2008.
A discussion of a critique on the article, "A Study in Sexual Health Applying the Principle of Community-based Participatory Research" by Reece and Dodgand.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses that the purpose of the research report is to inform readers about the problem investigated, the methods used to solve it, the results of the investigation, and the conclusions reached. The paper presents an analysis and critique of research information reported in an article, " A Study in Sexual Health Applying the Principle of Community-based Participatory Research" with respect to a description of the independent and dependent variables examined, sampling methodology employed by the research investigators, and the reliability and validity of their study. The paper states further that the purpose of the research report is to inform readers about the problem investigated, the methods used to solve the problem, the results of the investigation, and the conclusions inferred from the result.
From the Paper
"Although sampling for exploratory research and sampling for experimental research have some common shared elements, Isreal, Schultz, Becker and Parker (1998) used, and appropriately so, a sampling method known as convenience sampling. Notably, convenience sampling was employed by Reece and Morgan (2004) in order to retrieve information that approximated the "truth" with respect to campus cruising by males. As the name implies the sample of men selected by Reece and Morgan was so selected because of convenience, namely, two men who had a reputation of engaging in cruising activities on campus. However, Reece and Dodge would have been more convincing had they expanded their subject base to the size of possibly 20 or 25 participants. Not unlike any research method the size of the sample has important ramifications. Often times a too small sample becomes opinionating rather than an opinion."
| |
|
"Things Fall Apart", 2008.
A comparison of the conversion tactics used by the white missionaries in the book, "Things Fall Apart," written by Chinua Achebe.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the conversion tactics of Mr. Brown and Rev. Smith in Chinua Achebe's book, "Things Fall Apart." The paper discusses the plot and characters of the book, as well as the background of where the book is set. The paper then focuses on the main message that the book aims to impart to its readers, which is the gradual demise of the Igbo culture, of its traditions, customs and religion under the powerful wave of white European civilization.
From the Paper
"Thus, the tactics of conversion used by the two missionaries are indeed contrastive, since Mr. Brown does token some understanding while Rev. Smith has none, but they are not entirely opposite. There are many instances of the author's sarcasm with respect to the 'good intentions' of both of the missionaries. First of all, the names he gives them put them on an equal footing: Brown and Smith are both typical, nondescript British names. Also, they both have the same obvious end in their missions: to submerge the African culture under the 'superior' white one. Achebe uses ironical, indirect devices to portray both of the methods used: Mr. Smith is seemingly a 'superior' character who is 'greatly distressed' by the 'ignorance' of the people that he is trying to convert to the new religion and who believes, in contrast with Mr. Brown, that only a few, superior and overzealous elect people can have access to real faith: "Mr. Smith was greatly distressed by the ignorance which many of his flock showed even in such things as the Trinity and the Sacraments. It only showed that they were seeds sown on a rocky soil. Mr. Brown had thought of nothing but numbers. He should have known that the kingdom of God did not depend on large crowds. Our Lord Himself stressed the importance of fewness...Our Lord used the whip only once in His life -- to drive the crowd away from the Church."(Achebe, 169)"
| |
|
Medieval Epic Literature, 2008.
Looks at gender ideals in medieval epic literature as presented in "Beowulf", "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales".
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that the medieval masculine and feminine ideals are very well represented in three major texts of English literature: "Beowulf", "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales". The main heroes and their female companions in these three texts share very important features, both physically and psychically, which indicates that there is a pattern in medieval literature regarding the essential characteristics of a virtuous individual. The author contends that the main necessary features for the male hero are honor, prowess, valor and purity of heart; however, the female characters, who are also very virtuous, pure and extremely beautiful, are passive characters that serve only as instruments to men's actions.
From the Paper
"The male ideal briefly sketched above is complemented by the female ideal of such characters as Wealhtheow, King Hrothgar's wife in "Beowulf", or Guinevere, King Arthur's wife. Both are perfect beauties and virtuous, gentle persons. However, they are no more than icons, without a real importance. Although Wealhtheow seems to play a role in the poem as she makes two speeches in important moments of the action and performs ritualistic acts, she is actually just an instrument in the very masculine world of the epic. Women do no play a role as such in the medieval society, although they can have some value as emblems for purity and beauty."
|
|
|