Magic Tricks

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   06/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The sixth sense and illusions; Conclusion; Bibliography. Magic Tricks So what, I thought? Card tricks, or magic tricks, can sometimes be painfully boring. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magical tricks. The aesthetic deceptions in magic . The optical illusions in a science exhibition. The sixth sense and illusions. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Courtly Romances: Literature or Theatre?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « He could sing, play instruments, recite poetry, perform magic tricks, juggle, and essentially provide all-in-one entertainment for an evening. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why is performance so often ignored as a subject of cultural study? . Records of performance . Scope. The professional minstrel. Narrative patterns. Works cited....»

The magic of blood: A review of Glib's book

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Various tricks are shown, especially when the second person story burbles up, but the new It seems to show why Magic Realism comes up in the Gilb interview. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The stories in the first section.. The stories in the second section.. That closes the second section. . the ?literary canon? for fiction.. Conclusion.....»

Harry Potter - Translation and analysis

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « Harry has to spend summer at the Dursleys', but the young wizard is quite optimistic about that because of the new magic tricks he learnt and that he will be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Harry Potter: An English story. A short summary of Harry Potter. Harry as a boy with British habits. Famous places that appear in the text. Hogwarts: An English school. Translating Harry Potter. Translating the title. Translating the...»

The feminine power in Spenser's "The Faerie Queene"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Una. Archimago tricks Redcrosse by using his black magic to create an image of Una, in which she is depicted as lustful. When Redcrosse ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How Archimago tricks Redcrosse.. The feminine power that Una has.. The power that Duessa has over Redcrosse.. Conclusion.....»

Ariel's Levels of Consciousness

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « powers to create extravagant illusions and perform complex tricks. But Ariel has little use for a core or autobiographical self since his magic serves Prospero ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ariel's superhuman abilities . His weak core self . Prospero's relationship with Ariel . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Technology in "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « by using his tricks. Hank put gun powder in Merlin's tower and blows it up, but tells the masses of people watching it that it was an act of magic by him ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mark Twain: Technology and improving the technology of his time. The knighthood and the Church . Hank's characteristics . Hank Morgan's corrupt motives . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Wuthering Heights - The Ending (An Attempt at a Commentary)

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « author] betrays us to a superstition we thought we had surmounted ; he tricks us by rise in society is left unexplained it is a transformation as if by magic. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature and direction of our interpretation.. The ending of Wuthering Heights: A direction which slightly deviates from the Gothic proper. . Expansion into the Fantastic through the experience of the small boy.. Lockwood's...»

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