Homosexuality and deceit within "The Children's Hour"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Funny things. Id tell you, but I got to whisper it. Had the lie been about any other type of problem, Mrs. Tilford would have dismissed what her ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The element of deception.. The first accusation of homosexuality.. The homosexual lie - its effects on lives.. Martha convinces herself of the lie.. Relevance of homosexuality today.....»

Fate versus Free Will: Dave Boyle

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « he loved his neighborhood, the flats, because you could have had not come home so late, he would not have led to his wrongful accusation was his choice to lie. ...»

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 effects of knowledge on happiness and freedom

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « one time Oedipus directly states his innocence can be seen as a lie. You re married to my sister Does this mean that regardless of the truth, he would not admit ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Political theory.. The case of Frederick Douglass.. Education made him a happy and free. . The nature of freedom and its relationship to happiness and knowledge.. The narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass.. Do slaves live in a state of...»

The Earle Perry Charlton Story

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « He knew that his family would always be financially secure and For example, don t tell your boss what you want to Don t lie, be honest and work your hardest. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Earle Perry Charlton: An unbiased, demanding boss and owner. Harlton: A great owner and boss . A very hardworking and dedicated businessman. The role of Charlton's characteristics in his success. Kapstein's search for a job. Earle P....»

Melts in your Mouth: A Look at Humbert Humbert's Lolita

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « No one but death would take this one away from me! Slender little girl, I thought most fondly, observing nothing at all . My daughter. You lie she s not. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wanda's confession that she can only love for a finite amount of time. Humbert's humiliations throughout Lolita . Severin's maintaining a last glimpse of empowerment. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Father, Forgive Them: A Review of Simon Wiesenthal's The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « his story, Wiesenthal addresses the reader: You, who have Wiesenthal had offered his forgiveness, it would have been empty formula and consequently a lie (192 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The decision that plagues Wiesenthal . The Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu . The reluctance of either side to find a point of contention . Conclusion....»

Commentary on an extract from O. Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" chapter 2

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « portrait, Dorian cries : Don t, Basil, don t ! It would be murder considers that now his life and his soul lie in the in such a phrase as As soon as you are dry ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relationships between the three characters.. The influence of Lord Henry on Dorian.. The ambiguity of the relationship between Basil and Dorian.. The rivalry between Lord Henry and Basil.. The pact with the portrait and the issue...»

Walpole vs. Reeve: The gothic novel

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Book review   |   05/11/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « have to be different since Edmund s birth would not have as if Walpole was saying Aren t you glad you don t Within its walls lie the secret and the evidence of ...»

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Masquerade in seductive fictions

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/07/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « The seductive appeal of a mask may lie in the way it excites came up to me, and took me by the hand, and said You are very pretty, child: I would not be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is masquerade. Masquerade, a seductive concept. Women and masquerade. Origin of romance. The origin of seductive masquerade. Multiple layers of masquerade. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Price of the American Dream

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « of the list was success and it's success would be measured like that of the American dream that you cannot truly m thirtyfive years too old to lie to myself ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Her luster: A life imbued in carelessness. The unbelievable extent to which materialism is pursued . The American dream swallowed wholeheartedly. Gatsby's purpose: Ultimately empty. Conclusion. Work cited....»

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