The scapegoat

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « On the group; On the victim. Conclusion; Indicative bibliography. The scapegoat in religion INTRODUCTION / DEFINITION Traditionally, a scapegoat was a goat that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emergence context. Mimetic violence: Rene Girard. Determination of good and evil. The scapegpat identification. Choosing of scapegoat. A good scapegoat. The impact of sacrifice. On the group. On the victim. Conclusion. Indicative...»

The Birth and Social Role of the Psychological Sciences: A Comparative Historical Perspective

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   04/20/2007   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « Throughout this paper we shall see that individuals who would today be called "mentally ill" have often served the role of scapegoat in Western society ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. When 'Disease' became equal to sin. Major philosophical and literary tendencies prior to the rise of the Church. The leper, the Church and the society. The phenomenon of leprosy. The attitude of social exclusion. The social scapegoat...»

Archetypal criticism - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Hamlet loosely fits the role of the Tragic Hero, Claudius is a Trickster Villain, and Polonius is a combination of the Wise Man, the Scapegoat, and the Fool. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Archetypal criticism as one avenue in a vast array of critical approaches towards literature.. The character of Hamlet.. The Lord of the Rings - Frodo.. A tragic hero - a common character in tragedies which originated from Greek...»

The parallel tragedies of Lily Bart and Tess Durbeyfield: An examination of Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   10/16/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « on the cruise, she intends from the beginning to use her to distract her husband from her own affair with Ned and to have her there as a scapegoat should that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lily Bart and Tess Durbeyfield - very different characters.. 19th century England and America - very few rights for women.. Lily Bart's death and its relation to events occurring with Bertha Dorset.. Bertha's use of Lily to her...»

Discuss several aspects of the socio-economic cleavage in Israel

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Nonetheless, the Alyot can t be the scapegoat of all the socio-economic problems Nonetheless, the waves of immigration can t explain alone all the socio ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Alyot are at the origin of the main socio-economic cleavages.. The challenge of the Law of Return.. An active public policy in order to reduce the cleavages tied to the immigration.. The Alyot as the scapegoat for all the...»

Deconstructing the Traditional View of Judas the Betrayer: An Exploration of the Gospel of Judas

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « The Gospel of Judas paints a portrait of Judas as possibly the greatest scapegoat in both religious and secular history. According ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choosing which foundational Christian ideas should be part of the New Testament. Leonardo Da Vinci's portrayal of Judas . Conclusion....»

Energy policy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The worldwide stake: the demographic pressure on energy prospects The Marcel Boiteux s scapegoat is the demographic pressure that is undermining any ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Implementing birth control within developing countries.. The energy issue: The developing countries' burden.. The worldwide stake: The demographic pressure on energy prospects.. Mathematically sound: The energy consumption per...»

Essays on Works by American Expaitriate Writers

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « character. In essence he is not a bad man, he has been a scapegoat throughout his life, but it is difficult to feel compassion for him. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The characters of The Sun Also Rises. Jake Barnes: a direct inspiration of Hemingway himself. Cohn: An almost detestable character. Jake's desperate love for Brett. The important role that sex plays. Characters that may be viewed as...»

Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « understanding . But perhaps the theory of the Scapegoat as exposed by René Girard in his book Violence and Holiness can here cast some light. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The starting point of her reasoning.. Ardent and totalitarianism.. Her claim that totalitarianism lacked rationality.. Universal pessimism about life.. Totalitarian terror.. Her attempt to free herself from all precedents. . Her...»

The debate on the trial and the condemnation of Louis XVI during the 18th century and their consequences

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/13/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Moreover, according to the scapegoat theory, the death of the king would trigger the birth of the republic with the destruction of the sacred. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The debate on the trial and the condemnation of Louis XVI during the 18th Century and their consequences. Anger towards the King . Xenophobia's role. The storming of the royal palace of the Tuileries . The important disagreements . The...»

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