«In Wildlife, Richard Ford employs Joe, a sixteen year old boy unsocialized and unfamiliar with the world around him, to tell the story of his parent’s marriage. Having moved to Great Falls, Montana after living in four other towns, Joe is forced to...» Document abstract
$3.95
4 word format
Language : english
literature
presentation
date published
19/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : Advanced
requested 0 times
SummaryIn Wildlife, Richard Ford employs Joe, a sixteen year old boy unsocialized and unfamiliar with the world around him, to tell the story of his parent’s marriage. Having moved to Great Falls, Montana after living in four other towns, Joe is forced to navigate through a new town, as well as through the contours of his adolescence and the ostensibly childish behavior of his parents. He is, in fact, passive in how he relates to those around him: he does not ask questions, and he responds most often in accordance with what he believes others want to hear. However, during many of these moments, Joe often confesses his true feelings to the reader, admitting either what he wishes he could say or simply acknowledging his own confusion. In the first pages, he realizes, “When you are sixteen, you do not know what your parents know, or much of what they understand, and less of what’s in their hearts” (18). Joe’s insight here captures the essence of his narration; he is confused yet insightful and, somehow, strong but vulnerable.
Table of Contents
- The reader has an honest relationship with Joe and a better understanding of his vulnerable sense of self .
- Days later, Jerry is fired from his job as a golf instructor.
- The power of Joe's narrative voice is perhaps most evident when his father returns.
- Similarly to Jerry, Jeanette's actions changed drastically after her husband leaves.
- Accordingly, Warren Miller figured prominently in the unraveling of both Jerry and Jeanette's life.
«Tourists visiting New York City have one major complaint: the rudeness of everyone in the city. The tourists are not entirely to blame, though. The skyscrapers, steam rising from the streets, and the immense amount of concrete would make any non-New...» Document abstract
$2.95
3 word format
Language : english
literature
book review
date published
18/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryTourists visiting New York City have one major complaint: the rudeness of everyone in the city. The tourists are not entirely to blame, though. The skyscrapers, steam rising from the streets, and the immense amount of concrete would make any non-New Yorker uncomfortable. Observers of New Yorkers would say that they are the city, and that their coldness reflects the icy winters and blank concrete. In 1914 the Irish modernist James Joyce published a collection of short stories that examines the city of Dublin entitled Dubliners. In Dubliners, Joyce’s characters represent the city, each cementing an overall composite citizen and exposing idiosyncrasies simultaneously. The best portrait of Dublin in the collection is “A Little Cloud.” In the story, Joyce examines Dublin as an inferior city through the personifications of Little Chandler as Dublin and Gallaher as London, whereby Dublin is a metaphorical bully that inhibits Dubliners from progression and Gallaher is a symbol of progression. Little Chandler’s epiphany at the end is also Dublin’s; showing the reader the true nature of the city and its people.
Table of Contents
- Humans have a love-hate relationship with their hometowns.
- The personifications of Chandler and Gallaher also help give color and depth to Dublin.
- Joyce diverts attention away from Chandler for one reason: to focus the reader on Dublin.
- After the first read of Dubliners, the reader may feel an overwhelming sense of empathy and sorrow for Dublin and its people.
«All throughout time, since man was first given the ability to write, countless novels have been written on almost every subject conceivable. When it comes to literature on history, an infinite number of subtopics become available. Some examples...» Document abstract
$2.95
3 word format
Language : english
literature
book review
date published
18/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryAll throughout time, since man was first given the ability to write, countless novels have been written on almost every subject conceivable. When it comes to literature on history, an infinite number of subtopics become available. Some examples include, war, peace, types of governments, autobiographical accounts of world heroes, etc. Even these few subtopics can be broken down much further. The same idea that links all of these pieces of literature together is the concept that everything is based upon a single question. All books strive to consider a unique question, define it, and then finally, come to some sort of conclusion based on it. That was the goal of this book report; to decide what the main question was, to explain it and then finally to reveal its answer and greater significance.
For my project I decided to read "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque. Arguably the greatest war novel of all time, Remarque takes the reader on a journey as we view life through the eyes of a young man, twenty years of age. This boy, Paul Baumer, enlists in the German army alongside several of his close friends, during World War I. At first, they are eager, but as the novel progresses the truth about war settles in. Baumer begins questioning the opinions of many, as he encounters horror day in and day out in the trenches. Over the years of battle, which pass by extremely sluggish, Baumer maintains one ideal: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly puts young men of the same generation but different uniforms against each other. That is the question this novel is asking. Why is such a dehumanizing event such as war necessary?
For my project I decided to read "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque. Arguably the greatest war novel of all time, Remarque takes the reader on a journey as we view life through the eyes of a young man, twenty years of age. This boy, Paul Baumer, enlists in the German army alongside several of his close friends, during World War I. At first, they are eager, but as the novel progresses the truth about war settles in. Baumer begins questioning the opinions of many, as he encounters horror day in and day out in the trenches. Over the years of battle, which pass by extremely sluggish, Baumer maintains one ideal: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly puts young men of the same generation but different uniforms against each other. That is the question this novel is asking. Why is such a dehumanizing event such as war necessary?
Table of Contents
- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque.
- From the onset of the novel, Paul expresses the concept of his generations.
- The next part of the book is one that really touches the reader on a more personal note.
- I don't think I came across a scene stronger then the one in which Paul, unwillingly, makes his first kill face to face.
- Being in this hospital allows Paul to see the devastation war causes.
- At one point or another, people have questioned the significance of war.
«This essay seeks to show the existence of romantic love in the 12th century through various its manifestations in the letters of Peter Abelard and Heloise, as well as show how the idea of romantic idea was different from the ways in which we think...» Document abstract
$3.95
4 word format
Language : english
humanities/philosophy
presentation
date published
17/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryThis essay seeks to show the existence of romantic love in the 12th century through various its manifestations in the letters of Peter Abelard and Heloise, as well as show how the idea of romantic idea was different from the ways in which we think of it today. These letters are filled with information on the beliefs and practices of twelfth century France. Their discussions range on a variety of matters, issues of theology, regulations concerning nuns, and most importantly debates on the nature of love. To them, romantic love was free of the constraints of marriage, yet it had to deal with the dominant religious piety of the time. Romantic love had to have a religious ends, the love of God, in order for it to be expressed at all. Abelard and Heloise show these beliefs in their writings, in which they attack their desires for each other and try to overcome them through religious discussion.
Table of Contents
- Abstract.
- The Letters of Abelard and Heloise were written during the first half of the 12th century.
- For intents and purposes, 'romantic love' is defined, as love that is not entirely erotic.
- Fulbert, however, did find out and Heloise became pregnant with Abelard's child.
- While Abelard tried to move away from his former passions, it is Heloise whose letters keep the romantic flame alive.
«Between the fall of Toledo in 1085 and the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a new force entered the politics of Muslim al-Andalus (or Andalusia). This force was the North African Islamic fundamentalism of two groups, the Almoravids and their...» Document abstract
$5.95
6 word format
Language : english
humanities/philosophy
presentation
date published
17/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryBetween the fall of Toledo in 1085 and the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a new force entered the politics of Muslim al-Andalus (or Andalusia). This force was the North African Islamic fundamentalism of two groups, the Almoravids and their successors, the Almohads. Both these groups developed out of a “ribat mentality,” which stressed a strict interpretation of Islamic law (the Sharia) and simple living. Their coming to Spain would alter the political and social landscape by introducing a level of religiosity and intolerance to both the Muslim and Christian Kingdoms of Spain, ending the relative toleration of religious minorities in both regions and leading to the eventual destruction of the Muslim presence on the Iberian Peninsula. However, the ribat mentality of the Almoravids and the Almohads cannot be blamed entirely for these changes in Iberia; there was also a strong outside influence on the Christian Kings of Northern Spain to increasingly mix religious and political institutions, namely from the Papacy, and the extent to which these Muslim fundamentalists were able to totally create a barrier between Christians and Muslims cannot be over-exaggerated, as both groups used members of the other to further their own political ends.
Table of Contents
- The ribat mentality saw its development in the context of the Berber society of 11th century Morocco.
- The Taifa states of Andalusia were in trouble;
- The most influence the ribat mentality had on the fabric of Spain, however, was on the Christian side.
- Tere also cases of each side working with their religious rivals.
«The author of this meager submission once attended a birthday banquet at the local McDonald’s establishment in the far southwestern corner of Oklahoma. The highlight of this social outing, which must have included many compelling and edifying...» Document abstract
$4.95
5 word format
Language : english
humanities/philosophy
research papers
date published
11/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : Advanced
requested 0 times
SummaryThe author of this meager submission once attended a birthday banquet at the local McDonald’s establishment in the far southwestern corner of Oklahoma. The highlight of this social outing, which must have included many compelling and edifying moments, consisted of a game in which contestants were forced to stand and drop straws from their mouths in order to land them in awaiting cups on the ground. This event rounded off a long series of rituals which left every attendee with the feeling that he/she had been part of a successful attempt at remembering another child’s day of birth.
As socially significant as this party had been, it in no way compares to the complex social implications and expectations which accompanied banquets in the Greco-Roman world. These often extravagant affairs were endeavors which sought to appease more than a six year old anticipating wrapped-up toys, ice-cream and friends. Instead, in a world where personal honor and stratification were of highest significance, banquets functioned as tools for the betterment or detriment of everyone involved. An examination of these diverse but common dinners will undoubtedly lead to a deeper understanding of New Testament teachings, specifically those concerning table fellowship and feasts, by providing important historical background.
As socially significant as this party had been, it in no way compares to the complex social implications and expectations which accompanied banquets in the Greco-Roman world. These often extravagant affairs were endeavors which sought to appease more than a six year old anticipating wrapped-up toys, ice-cream and friends. Instead, in a world where personal honor and stratification were of highest significance, banquets functioned as tools for the betterment or detriment of everyone involved. An examination of these diverse but common dinners will undoubtedly lead to a deeper understanding of New Testament teachings, specifically those concerning table fellowship and feasts, by providing important historical background.
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Greco-Roman Banquets.
- Social Purposes and Layout of Banquets.
- Banquets in the Ministry of Jesus.
- Banquets in the Writings of Paul.
- Conclusion.
«In her novel, He She It, Marge Piercy questions ideas of gender and gender roles in a futuristic society. Piercy sets the stage of her story in a temporarily safe haven called Tikva, a Jewish slum where matriarchy holds a subtle but evident power. ...» Document abstract
$2.95
3 word format
Language : english
literature
book review
date published
11/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : Advanced
requested 0 times
SummaryIn her novel, He She It, Marge Piercy questions ideas of gender and gender roles in a futuristic society. Piercy sets the stage of her story in a temporarily safe haven called Tikva, a Jewish slum where matriarchy holds a subtle but evident power. The story's central character is Shira Shipman, a highly educated recent divorcee, who has lost custody of her son to her ex-husband. While the deterioration of the marriage may mirror modern circumstances, the decision to give custody to the father is definitely a creation in Piercy's arcane world. Already, the reader is greeted with a gender role reversal. Typically, almost every society views the mother as the more crucial parental unit. Most American divorces result in children going with the mother, with fathers on weekends. Additionally, American society is replete with dead-beat dads or fathers who walk out on their families. In Norika, Josh is awarded custody of Ari simply because he has higher credit earnings, which would roughly translate into having more income in today's society. Motherly guidance and love is not an issue that the Multis comprehend, and neither does Josh, who grew up an orphan for most of his life. In fact, Norika inhabitants do not grasp the idea of "love" they way we do today. Shira seems to be the only character to possess romantic notions, evident in her previous relationships, and most importantly with Yod. To Shira, Yod is the man she never had, the child that was taken from her, and the epitome of safety and comfort; too bad he was a cyborg. Their relationship also tests typical gender roles and teaches about the importance of human perception.
Table of Contents
- The innate familial duties of parenthood are still evident in Piercy's vision of the future.
- Shira's relationship with her mother, Riva, was vastly different.
- What is ironic is that Yod's opinion of Avram is the same as Gadi's attitude toward his father as well.
- The most obvious example of his stereotypical femininity is his attitude toward and participation in sex.
- The longer Shira educates Yod, the more he becomes human like.
- Shira openly defines the rigid sex roles in her society.
«In Tom Twyker's film Run Lola Run, Lola is a character kinetically driven by her love for her boyfriend, Manni, and her desire to save him. This drive takes her on three separate but similar journeys, with fate and timing to decide the outcome....» Document abstract
$3.95
4 word format
Language : english
literature
presentation
date published
09/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryIn Tom Twyker's film Run Lola Run, Lola is a character kinetically driven by her love for her boyfriend, Manni, and her desire to save him. This drive takes her on three separate but similar journeys, with fate and timing to decide the outcome. Lola’s drive to find a hundred thousand marks for Manni in twenty minutes is a spastic journey of desperation played three times over. Because of this, the filming of motion throughout the film has been submitted to meticulous detail. Music, editing, sound and mise en scene also play major roles in the film’s emphasis on movement. The film has a way of forcing the viewer to tension, imbuing in the audience a sense of fight or flight through the use of cinematic elements. In short, Lola’s desperation, anguish, helplessness, determination and ultimate triumph are lived by the viewer as well. Run Lola Run is a film whose technical aspects work to simultaneously enhance the struggle of the protagonist, Lola, and fuse audience identification with her.
Table of Contents
- The storyline begins with a computerized crane shot that falls from the sky.
- The film itself opens up as spiraling, chaotic, and stressful in cartoon form.
- One of the most frequent shots used is a jerky side tracking shot of Lola running.
- While the main storyline is shot with film, the side scenes seem to have been shot in video
- While watching the film, the viewer becomes engrossed in the constant movement.
- Run Lola Run is a film about the power and drive of a young woman protagonist.
«We live in a society where many people are seen as outcasts. The majority of our society sees themselves as superior and try to suppress those not like them. In Jose Emilio Pacheco’s “The Queen,” Adelina is seen as an outcast and is tormented by...» Document abstract
$3.95
4 word format
Language : english
literature
presentation
date published
09/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : General public
requested 0 times
SummaryWe live in a society where many people are seen as outcasts. The majority of our society sees themselves as superior and try to suppress those not like them. In Jose Emilio Pacheco’s “The Queen,” Adelina is seen as an outcast and is tormented by those around her. Her family and acquaintances feel that they can tease her and make her feel inferior. Even after an effort to conform to society, she is still under scrutiny and creates an imaginary relationship with a man to devote herself and to express her feelings. The author, Pacheco, also shows that he himself feels as a sort of outcast. Just as Adelina did, Stan, from Eminem’s song “Stan,” writes to his idol, Eminem, and begins treating him as if they were eternal soul mates. Both, Adelina and Stan, create a world where they are in charge of what happens and feel that they are part of society.
Table of Contents
- Adelina has always been on the outside.
- Although she is seen as an outcast, she desperately tries to fit in.
- We live in society where a larger portion was created and seen as a normal in-take of food.
- Unlike Adelina, Stan, from Eminem's song, does not realize that his relationship is fictional.
«Throughout theatre and drama history, we read about and study the great men that have dominated stages and plots. We analyze all of their speeches, actions, and intentions, but can the same be said of women? While women are studied in dramatic...» Document abstract
$3.95
4 word format
Language : english
literature
presentation
date published
09/02/2008
review : not yet assessed
level : Advanced
requested 0 times
SummaryThroughout theatre and drama history, we read about and study the great men that have dominated stages and plots. We analyze all of their speeches, actions, and intentions, but can the same be said of women? While women are studied in dramatic context, it is certainly not with the same intensity of men. So, what role does this suggest women play in drama? Women are not usually found in the foreground, but rather they are hidden in the shadows of male characters. Their dramatic functions, especially in early post-Classical theatre, are often to drive the plot or highlight the actions of the men in the drama. While it is true that men were in deed acting in the roles of women, the parts themselves were still representations of actual women. However, it can be said that sometimes in these women and in their small actions and roles are hidden clues to the unlock personalities in the play and critical plot details as well. In other words, women, though often overlooked—most likely as being speaking props—are actually the thread that sews the entire play together.
As an example of this, I turn to Ophelia in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Ophelia reveals the sexual nature of Hamlet and also his true priorities. Their interactions demonstrate that Hamlet wants to be involved in everything and be the cause of all action, but he is not as dedicated as he needs to be to actually complete his goals.
As an example of this, I turn to Ophelia in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Ophelia reveals the sexual nature of Hamlet and also his true priorities. Their interactions demonstrate that Hamlet wants to be involved in everything and be the cause of all action, but he is not as dedicated as he needs to be to actually complete his goals.
Table of Contents
- Ophelia reveals the sexual nature of Hamlet and also his true priorities.
- Next, in the play, Hamlet discusses Ophelia with her father, Polonius.
- Hamlet mentions the sin between himself and Ophelia during his now famous 'To be or not to be' soliloquy.
- Another injury to Ophelia's mental state is when Hamlet accuses that it is a woman's love that is brief.
- Was Ophelia taking the easy way out of the situation, or did she reclaim her honor in the only way that she could?
knowledge network
Sort by
Results 191 - 200 out of a total of 523
Subject :
Type :
Extension :
Language :
Size :
Document>philosophy & literature