Reflections on 'A Clockwork Orange'

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It's a 1st person narrative through Alex's eyes. The first 3-4 pages are used in describing the 'Korova Milk Bar' and its inhabitants. It sells milk laced with drugs. It appears that he is the leader in a gang. There is a brief description of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Journal Entry 1. Journal Entry 2: Character list . Journal Entry 3: Language translation. Journal Entry 4: Alex's relationship with his family. Journal Entry 5: Burgess' account of prison life. Journal Entry 6: The description of the...»

Bakhtin's Dialogism In The Big Sleep

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Mikhail Bakhtin is a philosopher and theorist who defies easy categorization. He has been associated with Marxist Literary critics, Russian Formalists and structuralists. While he has elements in common with all three, he also differs greatly from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This dialogic structuring of language . Bakhtin's theories about literature . The base unit of Bakhtin's structure of language. The dialogic concept . The author Dashiell Hammett. This desire to be one's own boss . The world that...»

Limited Options for Working Class Citizens Prompts Joining of the Military

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Book review   |   04/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Military Mirrors Working-Class America" (2003) discusses the social makeup of the military servicemen enlisted in America. The authors, David M. Halbfinger and Steven A. Holmes (2003) point out that the majority of the American military is made up...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The primary problem . Disadvantages associated with assigning secondary school students to either college preparatory or vocational training. About sociological perspectives. Social forces. Cultural i...»

The Making of the Lady of Shalott's Soul

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott" is the story of an isolated woman who breaks free of her prison in order to enter the world around her. Through the use of vivid imagery and the strategic placement of words and phrases within the narrative structure...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The isolation of the island and its single inhabitant. Tennyson's emphasis on the Lady's isolation . Accepting and recognizing the Lady of Shalott as a person. Conclusion: Keats' view of the 'vale of Soulmaking'....»

"125th and Lenox: The Intersection of Different Ideological Avenues"

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X personify the argument regarding protest within the Civil rights Movement. The two charismatic leaders wanted civil and economic progress for the African-American community, and their differing perspectives on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Noteworthy personalities before the civil rights movements. The pioneers: King and Douglass . The American media the federal government and corporate America. Martin King and Malcolm X against each other. Malcolm X's return to the...»

War and Peace: An Examination through Relativity

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Human beings are not inherently desirous of war and destruction. Antithetically, their basal concern is preservation preservation of land, property, rights, religion, and life. War has no innate locale in the souls of man; it is a device, and many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human behavior and Isaac Newton's Third Law. Human nature has complicated characteristics. Society directs less attention outside the proverbial box. The fusion of malleable human emotions with an ideologically diluted society. The...»

The Beatles and the Creative Process

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Book review   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the moment the news of their overnight stardom dawned on John and Paul, both boys were acutely intent on broadening and sharpening their already clever writing styles. Rising from this foundation the two erected a model of working, formed by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul's songwriting. The obvious dominant of the pair. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Open Boat

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the story of "The Open Boat", Stephen Crane has taken the time to masterfully portray a story that is so very dear to his life. Back in 1897, Crane went through the horrific experience of crashing his boat and being stranded for nearly 30 hours....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A theme that takes places when more than one person experiences a hardship together. A simple theme but often very applicable to life. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Darkness and Light in "Heart of Darkness"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The battle between light and darkness is being waged right now, in every corner of the earth. This war has been fought since time began. In every realm of society, opposites counterbalance each other. The balance of powers in the government allows...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The two worlds where Marlow travels . Marlow as a symbol of light. The gray areas described as 'false light'. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Humanity of the Greek Gods

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If you lived in Athens, Greece around the time when the great poet Homer lived, you probably would be acquainted with the many Greek gods. Homer's written compilation of the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey, which were formerly only told through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Greek gods and unwarranted violent emotions. Petty emotions which are illustrated by chronic dissatisfaction and annoyance. The typical omniscience of divinity. The many vices the gods have. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Fall of Greece, The Rise of Rome

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Greece: City-States in Conflict The Peloponnesian War was waged mostly between Sparta and Athens, although both had outside allies. After Sparta defeated Athens, the balance of power should have shifted to leave Sparta in the role of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Athens and Sparta. The advantages Rome had. Rome's demands on the defeated. The Roman republic and the conflicts within. The Pax Romana and Religion. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Evidence of Platonic Ideals Communicated Through Ancient Greek Statues

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Platonic idealist is the man who by nature so wedded to perfection that he sees in everything not the reality but the faultless ideal which the reality misses" - George Santayana (1) Art is subject to interpretation. Each and every...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Plato belief that children played a crucial role in society. Artistic rendering that depicted the gods. The battles of the gods and the children. Conclusion. References....»

Fukuzawa Yukichi Biography Review

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Book review   |   04/20/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The biography on Fukuzawa Yûkichi written by Helen M. Hopper explores one of the most influential private citizens and his views and actions during a critical period of development in Japanese history. The aim of the book is to explore the large...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The youngest son in the family . The signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854 . Fukuzawa: A vassal to the bakufu during the civil war. The organization of the second punitive expedition . Fukuzawa's participation in Japanese society...»

Freedom That is Never More Authentic Than When it is Within the Walls of a Prison Cell

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Whether it is read from an historical, psychological, literary, or any other sort of applicable perspective, the reader must admit that Toni Morrison's novel Sula allows itself be read in many different ways. Perhaps that is one of the beauties of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Toni Morrison's primary interest in Sula . Shadrack in a mental hospital. Coclusion. Works cited....»

Bartleby: A Christ-figure

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Nothing so aggravates an earnest person as a passive resistance," concludes the lawyer in Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener" (Arp and Johnson 589). This statement rings true, as any reader of the enigmatic short story will find himself or herself...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of our Savior Jesus Christ. Causing some change in the narrator's life. Bartleby as a Christ figure. Emphasis on the 'waning authority' of Christian upbringing. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Fraud: A night-time adventure leads to more trouble than expected

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Adventures in the middle of the night were something I was always very fond of. For the most part they never seemed to get me into much trouble; I just coveted the feeling of being able to sneak out of my house without getting caught. For a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The night spent at Brent's house. The day after. The feeling received from performing crimes . The imprisonment of Brent Baker . Paying the price for trying to fit in. Conclusion....»

The Time Machine and the Plight of the Chinese Immigrant in 19th Century American West

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Time Machine, written in 1895, describes the adventures the Time Traveler as he explores the 800 thousandth century and the unknown eons unto the dying of our sun. The bulk of the story occurs in the year 802,701, where the Time Traveler stops...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. That Wells, the American class differences and The Time Machine. The industrialization of the West . There a similarity in the physical appearance of the Morlocks and the Chinese laborers. The similarity between the characters of The...»

Chinese Mythology, Religion and History: Look At The Journey to The West

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Often times, there is a distinct line between fact and fiction - between history and mythology, and even religion. However, in many of China's classic novels this line is blurred to the point of non-existence. A perfect example of this is Wu...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Considering the historical context . The birth of Sun Wu'kung . Other mythological figures that appear in the book. The religious context of The Journey to the West . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Style vs. Substance in The Sea

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Sea is no doubt, a difficult novel to read. John Banville's language can be quite strenuous, and at some times, enigmatic. No major events or plot points seem to occur in The Sea, that is, externally. There is not much of a linear plot, if any....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Calling 'The Sea' a 'pageturner'. The things that Max observes. The superfluous acute detail. Exploring the loss through the slippery notion of reality and truth. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Perfect Blend of Grit and Grace: An examination of cowgirls and their gender roles at the turn of the century

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Every little girl at one time or another played cowgirl. Being a cowgirl is always much more fun than being a little lady, which is what all parents want of their daughters. Little ladies that wear white gloves to church, say their "please" and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legend of the cowgirl . Annie: A show woman in show ring. Breaking the proper Victorian image. The first all-American cowgirl icon. Lucille's love for her lariat to give her attention to suitors. Lucille: Looked down upon because...»

Adler/Maslow Personality: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Summaries   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Competition is something that has run in my blood since I can remember. I have gone against the grain of what a "normal" female gender role entails, I have been very competitive in all aspect of my life, starting when I was younger with a co-ed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The third need in the hierarchy. Maslow allowing for four exceptions to the hierarchy. Speaking directly about competitiveness. The growth of competitiveness . Conclusion. References....»

Alienation in the Butcher Boy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the Butcher Boy, Patrick McCabe paints a picture of the perfectly dysfunctional family in The Bradys, who are shown in stark contrast to the perfectly normal family, the Nugents. From the start, Francie Brady's family was the epitome of unstable....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theme of the differences in class in the Irish town. Mrs. Nugent and the theft of Philip's comic books by Francie . Francie desire to be a part of the Nugent family. The fakeness of Mrs. Connolly and her friends . His friendship...»

Songs of Caged Birds: life and its ups and downs

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Book review   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is her first book dedicated to "all the strong black birds of promise who defy the odds and gods and sing their songs." The cage represents a life of racism, poverty, illiteracy and dysfunction. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Encouraging Maya not to stoop to the level of bad people. The caged bird that sings loudest . Trying times in Maya's life . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Dr. Faustus and Eve's Sins and Judgments

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Milton's Eve and Marlowe's Doctor Faustus were duped into spiritual doom in pursuit of knowledge, both seeking knowledge bought power at the expense of their spirit. Doctor Faustus sells his soul to Satan, exchanging it for knowledge of magic, while...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for Faustus to reject divinity. Faustus' falls into idolatry. The path followed by Faustus and Eve. The Punishment for trespasses against God. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Liminal Period in the Cinderella Fairy Tale

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In "The Little Glass Slipper", Cinderella is undergoing what anthropologist Victor Turner, in his theory regarding rites de passage, would regard as a transitional period between being a girl under the protection of her mother and a woman under the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cinderella's lack of social state . The change in her life. The extreme passivity of Cinderella. The transmission of knowledge from instructor to initiand . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Post impressionism in To the Lighthouse

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Very little endures in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse; by the third book most of the characters have died tragic and largely overlooked deaths, or they have disappeared almost without mention. Only two characters, the neurotic philosopher Mr....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lily Briscoe's and the other characters. Mr. Ramsay's dissatisfaction with his work life. Mr. Ramsay's quest for physical and factual truth. The representation of beauty. Her attack on the idea of portraying truth in a novel . The end...»

Book Review on Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Book review   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «According to Weber, industrial capitalism emerged in the west though the convergence of a number of key factors. Capitalism itself had existed in areas of the world prior to the west and had even shared some of the same key factors. For instance,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advanced mathematical systems . Important influential factors conductive to change . The differences between Calvinism and Catholicism . The baptizing sects and churches of Protestantism. People in modern capitalistic society...»

Breaking Through the Trappings of Stereotyped Femininity

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Edna Pontellier is a victim of the mother/whore duality, unable to escape the conditions of her culture that prevent her from being capable of self-actualization, and so walks into the ocean and never comes out again. This is the conclusion to Kate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The expression of desire . Mrs. Ratignolle as the epitome of what a woman is supposed to be. The basis for Edna Pontellier's story . Edna Pontellier's want to thrive as a human being. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Fate versus Free Will: Dave Boyle

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The explicit mention of fate occurs only once in regard to Dave Boyle in Dennis Lehane's Mystic River, but the battle between fate and free will in his life is evident throughout the novel. Dave Boyle, a tragic character, has little free will to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A decision made by free will . Dave's struggle with fate and free will . The most significant realizations of Dave's battle . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The American History of Race & Gender in Literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of American history, the literature of the nation has served to reflect the social climate of the time in which it was written. Society's values in regards to both race and gender have thus been contextualized in history by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The contrast between Phyllis Wheatley and the Haudenosaunee. The domination of the literary realm by White men. The situation of Native Americans accordingly Huntly's perspective. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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