Life's Not a Maze, It's an Obstacle Course

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Life is full of obstacles - there is no doubt about it. Deciphering why people have certain obstacles and how they can overcome such obstacles is often just as burdening as the obstacles themselves. It is evident everywhere that people are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The good luck of Lanval. The obstacles in Lanval's life. Getting challenged by his relationship with those in the kingdom. Growing up in raised in a low income, under educated home. Getting a part time job to pay for a business...»

Professional Profile: Travel Magazine Art Director This month's writer and designer interviews Jorge Zegarra, art director for Northwest Airlines' World Traveler magazine.

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Jorge Zegarra has been art director for World Traveler since November of 2005. Prior to that, he worked as a graphic designer and then as art director for La Voz magazine. He also worked for two publications of American City Business Journals,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magazine World Traveler. Zegarra's duties. The ideal qualifications for an art director of a travel magazine. Conclusion....»

Keeping the Masses in Line: Critical Studies of Media, Propaganda and the Powers of Normalization

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «According to author Toby Clark in Art and Propaganda, Saliger's paintings, as well as those of other German artists who adopted similar themes, represent "qualities of Aryan superiority . . . [and this] supposedly superior physical beauty was held...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Extermination and propaganda. Normalization and exclusion . Discussing current normalization. The plague model and the state of the leper. Author Jacques Ellul: Understanding of exclusion. The idea of the excluded and normalized...»

Children: Soldiers or Stew?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the novel, Moses, Citzen & Me, Delia Jarrett-Macauley conveys the narrator's struggle to understand an ex-child soldier. In order to do so, the narrator, Julia, must forge a relationship with the physically and emotionally elusive, Citizen. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding a child soldier . Building empathy . A trauma on Citizen's part. Does killing for a good cause affect a child solder's relationships . Not regarding children as fragile. The culprit for the exploitation of...»

The Greatest Human Conflict

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In The Country Husband, John Cheever introduces us to Francis Weed, a passive country man who leads a lackluster life. The story begins with a plane crash-an event that should be traumatizing and life-altering. However, Frances Weed hardly has a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magnitude of a plane crash. The people in the Farquarsons' living room. The powerful change that Anne triggers. An emotional high as fleeting as a daydream of snow-covered mountains. The ultimate downfall in his emotional...»

Daddy Dearest

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Your stereotypical, average father trudges in from a long day of work, plunks himself down at the dinner table, inquires about baseball practices and play rehearsals, and retires to bed for the evening news and a moment of peace. This process...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. God's greater love for human beings. God's favoritism . The stubbornness of a strict father. The love that God demonstrates . Conclusion....»

Arnold Friend

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is a short story written by Joyce Carol Oates. On the surface the narrative is fairly generic. The plot follows a 15 year old girl named Connie who is a typical teen - shallow, and self consumed. She...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Connie as the only person who sees Arnold Friend. Oates' description of Arnold's car . Arnold Friend's use of Connie's insecurities to make her come to him. Connie's questions on who Arnold is. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora (Colin Palmer)

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «There are two main things that are evident in this work. The first is that the concept of diaspora does not only have meaning in the African context, but in other regions as well. The second is that to study a people or a culture, one needs to trace...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The authors suggestion that diasporas are the movement of a people to different places. Black bodies white bodies. Analysis. The Hottentot Venus . Gilman's arguments and article . Conclusion....»

Nailed to Desks: Symbolism of the Hammer in Moby-Dick

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Herman Melville's iconic novel Moby-Dick contains in its 135 chapters dozens of symbolic images artfully connected and expanded. The power of the imagery lies in how the symbols reappear throughout, like a juggler's balls constantly in the air. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «While a hammer seems an everyday object, it has some distinctive qualities. . Hammers, literal or figurative, appear from early in the novel, but the frequency of appearance and the intensity of associated imagery increase as the novel progresses,...»

Raising Cordelia: Hope and Despair of Resurrection in King Lear

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Of Shakespeare's many plays, King Lear is certainly one of the most troubling and provoking. In comparison to the comedies and romances, it has a much darker setting and content; but even compared with other tragedies, it seems King Lear is...»

Synopsis abstract : «The on-stage action which most directly raises the question of pessimism or optimism is King Lear himself, in the last few moments of his life, taking in the sight of his dead daughter Cordelia.. The reason that Cordelia's death so strongly affects...»

Class in Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Shakespeare may be a poet for the ages, but he was also a man of his times. In this modern era, judging an artist often seems to require asking: how much does he push against the standards of society? But this is a time long removed from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Shakespeare may be a poet for the ages, but he was also a man of his times. In this modern era, judging an artist often seems to require asking. Social conventions in the 15th century were handed down from the Middle Ages, which were a deeply...»

A Queer Reading of Ginsberg's America

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Famed Beat poet Alan Ginsberg was openly gay, a lifestyle decision largely frowned upon in the society in which the Beat generation grew up. However, such constraining standards were typical of the forces that artists like Ginsberg and his...»

Synopsis abstract : «The simple fact of an author's homosexual identity generally qualifies a text for a queer interpretation, but that identity is not necessarily a starting point for such criticism.. Tyson identifies ?homosocial bonding? relationships as cues to a...»

One Thousand Years of the English Epic

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The epic is arguably the ultimate achievement in literature. Its grand scope and its demands on knowledge and language mastery set it singularly apart from other genres. Authors throughout the history of the written tradition have attempted to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Beowulf was handed down from pagan oral tradition and transcribed in its present form by a Christian commentator. Another key aspect of the epic is stylistic, elevated language. . The hero of an epic is not simply representative of an ideology,...»

Eve in Milton and Lanyer

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Aemilia Lanyer wrote Eve's Apologie in Defense of Women in 1611 as a feminist tract within a larger work, Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. Although spoken from an unusual view point, that of Pontius Pilate's wife, the piece is principally about Eve of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aemilia Lanyer wrote Eve's Apologie in Defense of Women in 1611 as a feminist tract within a larger work, Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. Although spoken from an unusual view point, that of Pontius Pilate's wife, the piece is principally about Eve of the...»

Materialism in Renaissance England as Seen in Utopia and King Lear

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The sixteenth century, which set the stage for the Early Modern Period, was characterized by an influx of humanist ideals to England. The literature from this period takes new stances on issues that were not subjected to such intense scrutiny...»

Synopsis abstract : «The sixteenth century, which set the stage for the Early Modern Period, was characterized by an influx of humanist ideals to England. In Utopia, wealth is not eschewed entirely. The society depicted in Shakespeare's King Lear is at the extreme...»

Marketing Plan for A Book

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «This is a compilation of prose poetry, which we think will appeal to readers, writers, and students of poetry. Though we did not publish it, the author's first book of poetry, a chapbook, did rather well. It sold over 400 copies through university...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and audience. Book Clubs. Direct Mail. Timing. Marketing Timeline....»

Cover letter and Resume for a Student Job

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the MSPCA website, I learned of various full-time job opportunities in the Boston area. I am interested in a few of these, and I believe I can contribute as much to the organization as the organization will contribute to me. I am particularly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name.. Objectives.. Education.. Related employment and college activities.. Skills.. References.....»

Rhodes Scholarship Application Essay

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Cover letters   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «When I was a child, I told myself I would read every book ever written. In the two-floored, two-roomed library of my small New Hampshire town, I thought nothing could stop me from reading the world. Innocent naivety yes, but so much the foundation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Main body of the essay.. Acknowledgement.....»

Personal Statement for Ph.D. Candidacy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Cover letters   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Sometimes the dreams of first-grade naivety are the only dreams ever realized. In all probability, I will never read every book ever written. To think of the amount of novels, manuals and reference materials in the Emerson College library is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sometimes the dreams of first-grade naivety are the only dreams ever realized.. But more importantly, Murray Schwartz writes with less-confident letters in a small notebook on his desk. Of course, to arrive at such a world, I need to start walking. ...»

Valedictorian Speech

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Welcome President Liebergott, the Board of Trustees, honorary degree recipients, faculty, staff, family, friends and the Class of the 2007. It's funny. I tried for days to write this speech. Contrary to popular belief, I don't like to hear myself...»

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T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men: Exploring Self-Realization

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When reading "The Hollow Men", by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Such context may be purely historical or may revolve around the author's social life. All of these accounts...»

Synopsis abstract : «When reading ?The Hollow Men?, by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Like Heart of Darkness, ?The Hollow Men? is a voyage inside. In other words, to consider literature at its...»

Analyzing Life and Death through Ivan and Gerasim

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. It is a story views one man's analysis and questioning of the way he has lived up until the point where he realizes he will die. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. . Questioning why his kidney is now floating about inside his body, he now begins to ponder the extent of his illness and the...»

Beneath the Surface: An In-Depth Investigation of the concept of drowning in Stevie Smith's poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. Nothing is definitive or solid in poetry unless the poet absolutely intends for it to be. In Stevie Smith's works, it is difficult to try and understand how she intends...»

Synopsis abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. . The theme of drowning is something that comes up in three entirely different poems that Smith wrote over the years. . Drowning ?resurfaces? in Smith's Advice to Young...»

The Rise and Fall of Satan

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In Book 1 of John Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan's character is borderline glorified as a military hero, despite his juxtaposition to the lord and creator, his nemesis, God. Regardless of this, Satan's essence is evil, sly, and dishonest. Banished...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Milton's portrayal of Satan . Satan's greatest character flaw . Size and symbolism in book 1. Conclusion....»

A Question of Filial Piety

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Should we publicly accuse our own parents of a crime, which will undoubtedly result in their punishment? This age old question has been debated for millennia throughout the world with varied and countless legitimate arguments swaying people's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main question: Is lying to save ones parents considered a form of serving them?. Confucius: Filial piety rules above all. Fathers that may not be worthy of receiving their son's support. Plato's assertion that to inflict wrong is a...»

A Timeless Debate

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «At a lecture given at our own Stony Brook University, Michael Ratner asserts that "Justice is losing its power" . What Michael Ratner, the defending lawyer for many prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay, means by this daring statement is that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Augustine's thoughts on free will. Augustine's 'ideal theory of punitive justice'. Immanuel Kant: Torture as an unacceptable form of punishment. Kant's idea of categorical imperative. Conclusion....»

Open Me Carefully

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout her life, Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, many of which are known and cherished throughout the world. Like many other great writers, Dickinson not only showed talent in her poetry but in her other forms of writing as well....»

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Toni Morrison's Struggle to Find an Identity

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination Morrison rejects the theory that American literature reflects white male views. She argues that "Africanism", a term she uses "for the denotative and connotative blackness that African...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Morrison's life. The begining of his life. Living through the Civil Rights Movement. Her attendance at Howard University and her realization of the reality of the life of Black's. Her teaching career . The novel Tar Baby. The issue of...»

Dissecting Romeo and Juliet

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When studying Romeo and Juliet, most critics focus on four main points: Romeo's and Juliet's death scene, the relationship between the lovers, a feminist look at Juliet's character, and the structure of the play as a whole. However, the death scene...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main focus of most critics . Shakespeare and death . Critics of the death scene of Romeo and Juliet. Cardullo quotes and Bertrand Evans . David Lucking's disection of Romeo and Juliet . The relationship between the two lovers...»

To Kill a Mockingbird

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mocking bird," explains Miss...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first part of the novel: Lighthearted and sentimental . The second part of To Kill a Mockingbird . The controversy surrounding the use of To Kill a Mockingbird in schools. The important themes in the book. Conclusion. Works c...»

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