School Essays in Literature, Humanities/Philosophy, Social sciences and Film studies

Trials and Tribulations of a Worker in the Soviet Union

Document abstract : «Pavel Chernin, my grandfather, faced excruciating hardships, felt a sense of nationalism and experienced unexpected satisfaction, all at the hands of the manufacturing industry of the Soviet Union. The industry was one of the country's biggest as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mass production of steel has been around since the mid 1800's, allowed for by the invention of the Bessemer converter but, the closely related ironworking industry has been in existence for thousands of years. The sheer size and rapid development of...»

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Materialism in Renaissance England as Seen in Utopia and King Lear

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...»

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One Thousand Years of the English Epic

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,...»

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A Queer Reading of Ginsberg's America

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...»

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

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...»

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Raising Cordelia: Hope and Despair of Resurrection in King Lear

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...»

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

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,...»

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The Effect of Benzodiazepine Drugs on the GABA(A) Receptor

Document abstract : «The GABA(A) receptor plays a vital role in the mammalian brain and is responsible for a large majority of inhibitory neurotransmissions in the central nervous system (Perrine 144). The GABA(A) receptor is a member of the ionotropic (ligand gated)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The GABA(A) receptor. An accidental scientific discovery. New benzodiazepines. Positive effects of benzodiazepines. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Structural Explanation of The paradox between High Permeability and High Conductance in a Potassium Channel

Document abstract : «The human body is a fascinating array of mechanisms, each perfectly sculpted to satisfy its role in the ever changing needs of our physiology. The various systems within us each rely on impulses, sent via the central or peripheral nervous systems,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The voltage gated potassium channel. The helical subunits of a voltage gated potassium channel. Permeability in order to restore resting potential. Important factors for determining why potassium ions enter a favorable...»

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On Balancing the US Budget

Document abstract : «The consequences of balancing the US budget are potentially harming. Whether it is decided to balance at a rapid or steady rate, there will be complications of massive influence on the American people. Let us explore in a triumvirate approach the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A side effect of balancing the budget . Understanding that suppressing the natural flow of any system will only lead to chaotic behavior. Building risk adverse portfolios. The flaw in today's models . Conclusion....»

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Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora (Colin Palmer)

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....»

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The Inner-Workings of Biogen Idec Inc.

Document abstract : «As noted earlier in this report, Biogen Idec Inc. is an amalgamation of strengths. It has been the merger between IDEC Pharmaceuticals and Biogen. These two pharmaceutical giants have been as one corporation only as of November of 2003; therefore,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recent developments in the industry. Ethical issues facing the industry. Conclusion....»

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American Idol

Document abstract : «In its first season, American Idol garnered the attention of 22.77 million viewers on the finale night. The last season-the show's fifth-36.38 million people tuned in to witness Taylor Hicks take home the ultimate title of American Idol...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Giving the people what they want. Hicks: Forfeiting all authenticity by singing nothing but cover songs. Emphasizing a notion by describing aspects of Hollywood and Broadway. The modern theatre and judgeding its success in satisfying...»

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The Greatest Human Conflict

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...»

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Children: Soldiers or Stew?

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...»

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Breakaway (A continuation of "AmericanIdle")

Document abstract : «To the surprise of fans and American Idol producers alike (in varying degrees of delightful glee and ghastly shock), Clarkson's second album conveyed an entirely different message than the first. Entitled Breakaway, the music simply delves deeper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The standards of pop music. Establishing the central meaning of genre through the eyes of production. A movement back to singularity: An intimate note for Kelly Clarkson herself. The lyrics of 'Since You've Been Gone' demonstrate the...»

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The Wall Street Journal: Does Language Exclude Others?

Document abstract : «The assignment states that "language use in discourse communities functions (in part) to exclude others". While this is true in many cases, sometimes language use in discourse communities actually functions to include others. After all, the goal of...»

Synopsis abstract : «The purpose of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) . The intention or purpose of this collection as a whole. The goal of a publication: Maximizing readership. Our discussion of the WSJ and the style: The exceptions, the oddities of the writing, and things...»

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Tax Reform

Document abstract : «Tax reform and the US budget go hand in hand. While many people seek a tax reform, they must understand that the most significant factor in determining the types and amounts of taxes that are to be paid is the US budget. Typically, it would be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Attempts to balance the budget . Suppressing the natural flow of a system . Earnings and discrimination. Conclusion....»

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Co-Op Reflection

Document abstract : «The tools and skills that I needed to complete the job I had already acquired through independent study. There were some software packages that I had become very fluent in the last Co-op that I did, and I kept using them this time, as well. The job...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The new course. Testing different levels and styles of writing. The trip to Chicago. Writing and math classes . Conclusion....»

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The Recovery of Music

Document abstract : «To experience music as it is exactly is a great thing, but a difficult thing. Being an audience to a piece of music does not ensure such experience, and in fact the performers of music themselves can experience music. Bystanders and composers also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experience of a musician preparing to give his work to the public. The lack of a need for sophistication. The advantages of the recovery of the composer. Conclusion....»

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Corporate Corruption: Culture of Enron

Document abstract : «Shareholder value was being diluted. It was worse than just being dishonest: stock options provided managers with strong incentives to get the value of their stocks up quickly - what mattered was not long-term strength but short-term appearances....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The incentives for managers. The 217 page report issued by Enron's board. Leaders and managers of Enron . The main way for promotion . Hierarchies of managers . The lack of trust and cooperation. Creative accounting and misleading...»

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Presidential Scholarship Essay Northeastern University

Document abstract : «A goal often lost in the academic and educational world in the necessity of a concrete connection between our academic growth and its application to the real world. In my time at Northeastern, I have worked very hard to balance the knowledge I...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Working at Alidade Incorporated . Realizing the importance of being a complete person. Conclusion....»

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

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...»

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A Demon in Shakespeare's Hamlet

Document abstract : «As David Bevington states in his introduction to Hamlet, "A recurring motif in Hamlet is of a seemingly healthy exterior concealing an interior sickness. Mere pretense of virtue . . . 'will but skin and film the ulcerous place, / Whiles rank...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hamlet's first encounters with the Ghost . Hamlet's friend and fellow scholar Horatio . Hamlet's corruption by the Ghost . Examining Act 1 Scene 4 . Conclusion. Work cited....»

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How the Author Uses Juxtaposition of Scenes to Develop Particular Characters and Themes

Document abstract : «The authors Andre Malraux and Duong Thu Huong both use the juxtaposition of scenes that are distinctive, but at the same time linked, to provide commentary on a specific theme and to develop certain characters. In both novels, the characters...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The three correlating scenes . Ch'en and his companions discussing their next attempt to assassinate Chiang-Kai-shek. Understanding how Ch'en can find 'the meaning of life'. The use of metaphors and the juxtaposition of scenes...»

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A Short History of Benjamin Franklin

Document abstract : «Benjamin Franklin was a very important historical figure that was crucial to the developments of the eighteenth century. Franklin is a poster child for the Enlightenment and throughout his life he was successful in several endeavors. Franklin was a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Important inventions of Franklin. His ideas that helped shape America. Franklin's values . Conclusion....»

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The Analytical Evaluation of Mickey Mantle as a Hero

Document abstract : «Throughout the history of sports, athletes have been looked upon as heroes. The idolatry of athletics in America has been socially constructed. Adolescents often dream about one day becoming a professional athlete. Athletes are viewed as having the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mickey's career and his injuries and illnesses. 1961: Mickey's pinnacle year . The view of professional athletes . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Mickey Mantle: The impact of the fatherly figures within his life

Document abstract : «In the era of postwar America, baseball defined American culture and society. Mickey Mantle was molded into one of the greatest baseball players by his father, Mutt Mantle, and the Yankee's Manager, Casey Stengel. Throughout Mickey Mantle's life, he...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Growing up in an emotionally detached family environment. Mickey arrival in New York. Mickey's two great mentors . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The Power of Irony

Document abstract : «Johann Goethe and John Milton both imbed verbal irony in their character's soliloquies which presents two different points of view between what the character is saying and how the reader interprets it. In Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «In the letter from the twelfth of August, Werther narrates a discussion he had with Albert that describes their disagreement. Albert declares that ?a man wholly under the influence of his passions has lost his ability to think rationally and is...»

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Successful Admission Essay to a Graduate Creative Writing Program

Document abstract : «I earned my Bachelor of Arts in May 2004 and since then I've wanted only to return to the classroom. I miss the stimulating discussions with peers who share my interests in literature, writing and critical thought. Temple's MA is exciting because...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Knowing a past generation by its literature. Looking for connections between philosophy and fictional works. Conclusion....»

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Efficiency Overpowers Efforts to Chase Losses

Document abstract : «The aim of this paper is to discuss Dr. Ryan Garvey's studies "Do Losses Linger? Evidence from proprietary stock trading," while examining how this works inline with the Efficient Market Hypothesis. Through the research provided by Dr Garvey, it is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The importance of focusing on the current value of investments. Research referencing mental accounting and the investor's tendencies to feel the need to breakeven . Understanding all of the potential problems with trying to chase...»

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Marking the body as a form of appropriation and power in Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. Coetzee and "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka

Document abstract : «In Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. Coetzee as well as "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka, the marking of or writing on the body as a form of power or appropriation takes place on many levels. In both works, we have the inhumanly cruel military...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Looking at the first two levels. An instrument of justice. The branding of people. The prostitute from the hotel. Conclusion....»

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The Relationship between Corruption and Economic Development

Document abstract : «Through the quantitative comparison of corruption and economic development, it can be found that GDP per Capita is partially dependent on the amount of corruption within the governing body of a given nation. The independent variable (x) is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A regression model . Major criticism of regression analysis . Sources. Extra credit....»

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Wife of Solidarity, Wife of Destruction

Document abstract : «Every reader of the Odyssey shares something with the members of the first audience to hear the great tale. Every one has a mother. Also, most people in both groups will either have a wife, or be someone's wife. It is this overwhelming majority to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Odysseus: A peculiar sort of hero. Agamemnon's address to the deceased suitors . Agamemnon's speeches . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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What Do Editors Write?

Document abstract : «One of the most important skills employers seek in potential employees is strong communication skill in both oral and written communication. Being able to write well gives an individual a slight edge over other applicants in any profession. In the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Interoffice communication. Newspaper writing . Accuracy in writing. The negative consequences of writing poorly . Conclusion....»

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Vincent Malloy as Vincent Malloy: A New Critical Reading

Document abstract : «For this reading, it is assumed that there is substantial merit in the ideals described by Cleanth Brooks in his essay, "The Formalist Critics." The so-called "articles of faith" outlined therein demand that efforts in literary criticism be targeted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This poem's protagonist. Vincent's portrayal as a child . The internal turmoil and external consequences. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Ego Trips and Empathy Falls

Document abstract : «Although both drastically different in philosophy, Surrealism and Russian Futurism failed to endure, but in similar ways. Surrealism, as defined by Andre Breton, is grounded in past philosophies while Mayakovsky's Russian futurism floats somewhere...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Breton's distaste for people. Making an exception . People who read and admire the same works as him. Nadja's description of her parents as 'good people'. Mayakovsky's work. Including private and collective points of view. His...»

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Indigo Light

Document abstract : «James Baldwin's Sonny's Blues examines the ways in which people strive to escape from stifling conditions and find a more peaceful home within themselves. Set in the Harlem ghetto, the story depicts the strained relationship between Sonny, a heroin...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The narrator struggle with the acceptance of Sonny's arrest. His inability to cope with Sonny's darkness. The narrators acceptance of the darkness within his brother. Rationalizing the necessity behind his brother's...»

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Carver

Document abstract : «Some might insist that Raymond Carver's short stories prove hopelessly post-modern-and that may be. However, his work remains the first that ever pulled me out of the writing into a deep pondering of the reality he creates in junction with the kind...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Raymond Carver's portrayal of a minimalist world. Carver's uses of a combination of ambiguity and familiarity . The girl: As passive as the language used to describe her. The giving away of material possessions. His 'enriched...»

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My Apologies

Document abstract : «At first it seems daunting, attempting to fill four to six pages with insight pertaining to just one topic: apologies. However, as I reflect, I realize the true difficult task proves summing up the entire universe a single apology unlocks into a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A better writer and a better reader. Thomas Scheff's theories about an apology. Shame: The most frighteningly vulnerable sentiment . Apologizing and the multiple offenders. Conclusion....»

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A Fine Balance of Potential and Kinetic Energy Establishes Relationship

Document abstract : «In Dream Work, Mary Oliver's poetry delivers a balance of potential and kinetic energy. One poem in particular, "Starfish," demonstrates that establishing clear relationships within a poem lies in regulating both passive and active language....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The descriptive language. The use of passive verbs . The energy of the poem . Conclusion....»

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Choosing Language that Avoids Sentimentality Elicits Emotional Resonance

Document abstract : «Avoiding sentimentality means writing to fight cliché and elicit emotion through originality of language. In Dig Safe, Stuart Dischell presents poetry that resonates emotionally without breeching melodrama. One poem in particular, "Children of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Manipulating words to create an air of uncertainty . The use of dismissive language. The image of the couple kissing in the bathtub . Conclusion....»

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Fishing, Spirituality, and the Simple Life: A River Runs Through It

Document abstract : «In Robert Redford's beautiful adaptation of A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean, Norman and Paul Maclean seek to find the purpose for their lives growing up under the guidance of their Scottish- Presbyterian Minister father, in a Montana...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The spirituality tied directly to the Montana wilderness. The Macleans' respect for nature and Neal's blatant disrespect of it. Dissuading the viewer from something the society has told the viewer his or her entire lif...»

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God: Creator or Created?

Document abstract : «Ever since the Renaissance movement, when the question was finally free of its taboo status, there has been widespread and public debate among philosophers, theologians, and scientists as to the existence of God. With the exception of theologians,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The article in Time magazine: God in Our Genes. The famous twins study conducted by the University of Minnesota in 1971 . Conclusion....»

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Punk Rock: Nonconformists, Idealists, and Shameless Sellouts

Document abstract : «Perhaps one of the most controversial genres or sub-genres of music, punk rock has been flowing fresh, hot blood through the veins of teenagers and young adults since its inception in the late 60's and early 70's. Punk rock's "anybody can do this"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The specific waves of punk rock. The movement of the 70's. British punk in the 70's . The 80's as a pivotal decade for punk rock.. The band Black Flag . Fast paced, frenzy punk/hardcore music . The Dead Kennedys . Musical and social...»

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Parody as it Relates to U.S. Copyright Law

Document abstract : «The idea at the heart of the First Amendment - and at the heart of democracy, itself - is that citizens have the right to criticize anything. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution establishes the power of Congress "to promote the Progress of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The originality requirement . The fair use clause . Analyzing the third factor of fair use. Conclusion. Sources....»

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Doctor Faustus and Renaissance Humanism

Document abstract : «The introduction to Christopher Marlowe's The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus in The Norton Anthology of English Literature describes the play's protagonist as "an overreacher, striving to get beyond the conventional boundaries established to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most extreme possible act of humanism. Faustus' signing away his afterlife in exchange for access to superhuman powers. His graduation to the necromantic arts. Mocking the false sense of self importance . The most effective vehicle...»

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Commercial Media as Free Press

Document abstract : «The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The functions of mass media . Conflict with democratic functions. Debate over the most democratic way to interpret the free press clause. The U.S. governments injunction against the AP. The consolidation of the AP and Western Union...»

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American Psycho: An analysis using the techniques of MacCabe and Macherey

Document abstract : «The meaning of the film American Psycho has been much debated since its release. Is it a glorification of violence? a satire of the yuppie lifestyle of the eighties? a disturbing trip through psychosis? Based on the controversial novel by Bret...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recreating and reflecting reality: A key to the understanding what it is to be human. Believing what our senses tell us about a situation. Grodal films: Vital human concerns found to be more realistic . The psyche of the unstable main...»

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The Future Lies Within the Palms of Our Children

Document abstract : «"Welcome, all of you, to the United States of America," says the head of immigration at the U.S. Department of Justice. There are about fifty immigrants from all over the world who have chosen to come to the United States to live. She proceeds to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A fictional scenarion but not far from the truth. The idea of harming others . Mortal Konsquences: Studies done by psychologist named Dr. Craig Anderson . Negative effects of videogames . Conclusion: Will banning violent videogames...»

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Branch Rickey and the Beginning of Baseball's Greatest Experiment

Document abstract : «In the beginning, baseball was considered a "gentlemen's game," with the majority of the leagues containing only white men. Very few black men played in the International League. A man named Cap Anson got blacks banned from major league. He refused...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Branch Rickey's arrival in Brooklyn. His motivation to conduct the great experiment. The extensive talent hunt. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Either Way, Someone Is Playing God

Document abstract : «Once there was a man who hated his neighbor. Everyday there would be music blasting from the neighbor's house that disturbed the man trying to work. He had asked his neighbor to stop the noise politely many times, but the noise persisted. One day...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Incarceration for a lifetime . The other alternative: Capital punishment . A fictional, yet interesting scenario. Discussions on why we should have the death penalty . Lack of evidence in favour of the death penalty. Conclusion. Works...»

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Reactions to a Life and Death

Document abstract : «The account of Jack Turner's life, as shown in William Warren Rogers Sr. and Robert David Ward's August Reckoning, demonstrates the drama that occurred in Choctaw County, Alabama in the late 1800s. Jack Turner, a well-known Republican leader and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Making friends and enemies in the political world. The newspapers and Turner . Political reaction to Turner's lynching . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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At War With Race

Document abstract : «Racism has existed since the beginning of time. People have fought hundreds of wars in the name of racial superiority. Racial differences come between almost all people at some point, be it in war or in every day life. Robert Abzug's Inside the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. America's entry into the Holocaust . The deathly environment . The inmates and their captors. Caputo's book A Rumor of War and the hatred toward the enemy. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Bach vs Sousa

Document abstract : «Throughout history there have been an infinite number of composers. These composers range in time period from the 1600s to present day and their styles of music range from classical to rock 'n' roll. Two of the most influential composers of all...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Other jobs held by Bach and Sousa. Sousa's music and excellence. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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More Than a Title

Document abstract : «Webster defines "mother" as "a female parent." While in some cases that may be all there is to a mother, more commonly, a mother has many more qualities than simply being "a female parent." One mother in particular who has an array of qualities is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The early life of Amanda Wingfield . Her conflict with Tom. Amanda's conflict with her daughter. Feeling sorry for Laura . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Christianity: Justification for Slavery, License to Freedom

Document abstract : «When the first Africans were taken from their homeland to be sold into bondage in the Americas, their religion was left behind with their freedom back in Africa. Their native religions, as well as their languages and various other aspects of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The religiosity of slave masters . Women in slavery . Covey: The man behind the diabolical scheme. The Christianity that Douglass and other slaves adopted . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Sample Scholarship Essay That Was Successful!

Document abstract : «Deciding on the one aspect in all of human history that I would change is certainly a difficult question. I thought of terrorism, the Holocaust, war, conquest, and slavery first. The two aspects these have in common are violence and injustice....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The treatment of African Americans . Racism As the legacy of slavery....»

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The Evolution of The Joy of Cooking

Document abstract : «In 1931, while most housewives were raising children and trying to maintain order and a strict budget in the Great Depression era United States, Irma von Starkloff Rombauer (1877-1962) was facing a dilemma. Following her husband's 1930 suicide, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first edition of The Joy of Cooking had . The evolution of the book. The second revision . The nutrition section . An entertaining section . The Joy of Cooking franchise after Marion's death . The 2006 edition of The Joy of...»

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American Culture and Code: Technology, Reinforcement, and Collective Perception in Don DeLillo's White Noise

Document abstract : «DeLillo's White Noise is largely a critique of American culture after World War II and after the popularity of home television in the 1950s. In White Noise, white noise itself has covered up a gaping hole in American culture. The hole is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Television as a prescription for and distraction from death for the society . Murray's dialogue and Jack's musings. The fear of death syndrome . The link in White Noise between the contemporary mass of television viewers ....»

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Masculine Physicians and Prescribers: Assignations for Women in Daisy Miller and "The Yellow Wall-paper"

Document abstract : «Both Henry James' Daisy Miller and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall-paper" depict male characters that are unable to understand their female counter-points. In Daisy Miller, the suitor Winterbourne fails to comprehend Daisy's true...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the male as physician and prescriber in 'The Yellow Wall-paper'. His assurance that there is nothing wrong. Her 'personal' disagreement with this prescriptions. Daisy Miller' value for her independence . Winterbourne's...»

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On Contemporary American Literature and Subversions of the Canon

Document abstract : «Toni Morrison's claim that "Canon debate . . . is the clash of cultures" rings true to me. This statement can be looked at in a few ways. One can look at it and say that Morrison is referring to a hypothetical debate between cultures on what works...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Race and canon subversion. The phallic pun in 'canon defense'. The link between phallus building and empire building . Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. American beats. Conclusion....»

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A Fever and Fervor in John Donne's Elegy

Document abstract : «Donne's poem "A Fever" is an elaborate blend of narrative designs. Donne uses the venerable poetic device of elegiac stanza to express mourning for the (anticipated) death of a lover from a fever. There is an explicit surface meaning to this poem...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The aim of an elegy . The speaker's corrupting love . Conclusion....»

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Ambivalence and Photography: Resistance or Exchange in Edward Said's After the Last Sky

Document abstract : «In his essay Picture Theory on the relationship between photograph and text, W.J.T. Mitchell refers to concepts he coins as the "rhetoric of resistance" and the "rhetoric of exchange and cooperation" (Mitchell, 41). The terms "rhetoric of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The dialectic of exchange and resistance between photograph and text . The rhetoric of resistance and of exchange in 'States'. Conclusion....»

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"Richard Cory"

Document abstract : «In Edwin Arlington Robinson's short poem "Richard Cory," the speaker tells of a rich gentleman who, to the collective shock of the community, commits suicide for unknown reasons. The poem begins by describing this gentleman, Richard Cory, as slim,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The speaker's tone in 'Richard Cory'. Words and phrases in the poem . A deeper implied meaning. The presence of obvious extended metaphors. The phrase 'admirably schooled in every grace'. Conclusion....»

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Hunter/Gatherer Generalizations

Document abstract : «Hunter/gatherers are not all alike. They can be very diverse or very similar to one another. For the most part, hunter/gatherers are not solely one "type," although they often do have a few similar characteristics. Obviously, they are much alike...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Egalitarian hunters and gatherers. Religion and the involvment of humans as a part of the environment. Conclusion....»

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Animal Analysis: The Role of Pigs in O'Connor's "Revelation"

Document abstract : «"Despite her brief life and relatively modest output, [Flannery O'Connor's] work is regarded as among the most distinguished American fiction of the mid-twentieth century," writes Michael Meyer, author of The Compact Bedford Introduction to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Compact Bedford definition of a character . The pigs: Characters and antagonists. Mrs. Turpin's trouble comprehending how she is like a hog. Conclusion....»

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Two Common Purposes of American Literature

Document abstract : «Two common purposes of early American literature are didacticism and introspection, and a minor purpose is entertainment. Most works written in this time period fulfill one of these purposes, and many fulfill more than one. Works from Franklin,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The 18th century Neoclassical period. The Romantic period of the 19th century. Poe's short stories. Conclusion....»

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Travel Magazines: What Readers Want

Document abstract : «The retail industry is flooded with products and services, all vying for market share and revenue. In order to succeed, the different firms must carefully understand and analyze the market they are in. They must ask questions about their rivals...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Target audience. American Express Publishing's Travel + Leisure. The difference between NGT and Travel + Leisure. Conclusion....»

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Alfred Schnittke in Retrospect

Document abstract : «"For almost thirty years I repeatedly saw one and the same dream: I would arrive in Vienna at long last. I would feel really happy, for I was returning to the most serene time of my life." In this quote, Alfred Schnittke, in the final years before...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Schnittke's music: An extreme Russian sound. Elements of serialism in Schnittke's compositions. Musical characteristics are demonstrated in Schnittke's compositions . Problem that arises when discussing public reaction to Schnittke's...»

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The Politics of Liberty

Document abstract : «The new generation of American children is the first in United States history who are expected to live shorter lives than their parent generation. The trend is largely a result of poor health and not projected increases in crime or auto-accidents or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The question of liberty. The state of Minnesota and the high content of mecury in the fish. Arguments made by skeptics. Conclusion....»

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Love: Better Lost or Unfulfilled?

Document abstract : «While unrequited love is typically viewed as among the most torturous emotions one can imagine, when compared to experiencing the decay of a once fulfilled, true love, the ever-longing heart may have its merits. Thomas Hardy's "Neutral Tones"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The visions and the faces of the narrators' loved ones. The tragic outcomes of the two narrators' relationships. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Call of the Orient for Joyce's Dubliners

Document abstract : «When the body is unable to physically escape from the familiar, the mind will journey to the land of the "other," the unknown that promises relief from everyday, prosaic existence. For the captives of Dublin in Joyce's Dubliners, the paralyzing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introdcution. The Dublin of 'The Sisters' and 'A Little Cloud'. The hopelessness of the city shared by Little Chandler and the boy . Little Chandler's vicarious trip around the world. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Masking the Profound: Yeats and Nietzsche's Masks

Document abstract : «Though it is impossible to measure the degree of influence that the work of Friedrich Nietzsche had upon William Butler Yeats, a definite change in Yeats' poetry occurred soon after the point in which the Irishman received a copy of Thus Spake...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The poet of 'Adam's Curse' and 'philosophers and friends'. Types of nobleness exemplified in Helen according to Nietzsche. The decline of the other lover. Yeats suggestion that he may be leaving Nietzsche's masks behind in 'A...»

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Comparative Study: The Awakening and The Beloved

Document abstract : «This is a study of two books, The Awakening by Kate Chopin and Beloved by Toni Morrison. Both authors are women, and the main characters in their novels are also women. However, Chopin is writing from the nineteenth century about the nineteenth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mothers: Children as background vs. possessions. The attitudes of Edna and Sethe towards their children . What does the treatment of children say about the characters' gender identity? . Lovers: Wives vs. not wives. A series of...»

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Comparison of Two Essays on Goddess Identity

Document abstract : «The book Seeking Mahādevī: Constructing the Identities of the Hindu Great Goddess, edited by Tracy Pintchman, contains ten essays dealing with the different ways Hindus construe the distinct image of Mahādevī. I will compare...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The stories that Menon records in her essay. The identity of the goddess . Seeking Mahadevi. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Quantum Dots : A Brief Overview

Document abstract : «Over the past few decades there has been immense interest in Quantum Dots. In this report the author will outline some of the fabrication techniques, basic theory, and a few important properties of QDs. There are various different kinds of Quantum...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What are quantum dots?. Etched dots. Split metal gates. Self assembled dots. Electronic properties . Applications . Spin based quantum computing. Conclusion. References....»

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Is Cohen More "Jewish" Than Dylan - or vice versa? Why or Why Not?

Document abstract : «During the sixties, which came along with the Civil Rights movement, the diverse ethnic whites in the United States displayed an increase willingness to emphasize their distinct identity. Leonard Cohen and Robert Allen Zimmerman, alias Bob Dylan,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bob Dylan: Invoking his Jewish roots in his music. Bob Dylan's many religious reversals . Bob Dylan's attempt to efface his Jewish origins. Conclusion....»

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Essays on Jewish Culture

Document abstract : «This paper includes two essays: -A Jewish-Christian Symbiosis: The Culture of Early Ashkenaz, Ivan G. Marcus : Ashkenazic Jews living in Northern and Eastern Europe differ from Sephardic Jews from Southern Europe in their respective...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Anti Jewish persecutions . The ambivalent behaviour characteristic of the process of the differentiation between Jews and Christians. Characterization of the Jews living in Ashkenaz land . The urban acculturation as the first...»

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Is it ethical to market to children?

Document abstract : «For-profit corporations increasingly tend to infiltrate (overtly and subliminally) our lives. One example of their interference is marketing strategies aimed at children. Adult consumers are like roaches: they tend to become "immune" to classical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The lack of a consolidated character. The parents' intervention and responsibility. Teaching children to punish parents. Conclusion....»

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"Imagine the subculture of the future"

Document abstract : «It is hard to determine which subculture is likely to become dominant in the future (or at least very popular), considering the plethora of influences and socioeconomic factors that play a role in the emergence of new subcultural forms. Moreover, no...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An increasingly hybrid global culture . Technological advances and cultural differences . The only ones able to resist these changes. The lucrative aspect of the specific future subculture . Conclusion....»

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Unger's Views on Skepticism and Certainty

Document abstract : «Peter Unger applies a unique approach to skepticism. In his essay, "An Argument for Skepticism", he endorses the concept by insisting that if one is not a skeptic, he/she must be (more or less) dogmatic. The way in which he supports this is by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Unger's attempts to argue in favor of skepticism . Unger's argument: Treating certainty as a sort of dogmatic attitude. Conclusion....»

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Jane Eyre's Preservation of Self

Document abstract : «Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a novel that focuses heavily on the protagonist's sense of self-respect and her insistence on remaining true to her principles and standards despite all odds. One of the most fundamental aspects of Jane's character...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most apparent changes in Rochester . Rochester's internal transformation. Rochester marrying Jane while he was still married to Bertha Mason. Jane's need to have established her independence and her own identit...»

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The Presence of Walt Whitman in "A Supermarket in California"

Document abstract : «Allen Ginsberg's poem "A Supermarket in California" is a vivid depiction of the contrast between a lighted, populated American supermarket and the dark, solitary streets outside; a contrast between the youthful American generation and the aged,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ginsberg relates to Whitman immediately: as he experiences his ?headache self-conscious? . Each person in the supermarket that Ginsberg mentions is somehow connected to another person. Ginsberg is left behind with Whitman, who in ?A Supermarket in...»

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Is the United Nations an effective organisation?

Document abstract : «The United Nations is not the first international organisation to be established to help settle conflict peacefully and to prevent future conflicts from arising. In 1899, the Hague Convention for the Settlement of International Disputes was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Another way of looking at the effectiveness of the United Nations. The formation of the Security Council . Reasons why the United Nations seems to be losing legitimacy . United States apparent manipulation of the United Nations . Its...»

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