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Ahab's Whale of Malice, 2008.
This paper analyzes the work 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, focusing on the character Ahab and the white whale Moby Dick.
1,674 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that one of the most attractive, yet mad aspects of the character of Ahab in Herman Melville's Moby Dick is the way that Ahab seems to attribute morality and intelligent design to the natural world, as embodied in the persona of the white whale Moby Dick. The writer explains that Ahab lost his leg to Moby Dick long ago, and he is determined the whale will pay for this transgression. Ahab is so bent upon his quest in avenging himself against nature that even when he admits that the whale may not have intended to take his leg it does not matter. The writer notes that Ahab says human beings must act as though life has meaning, even though life may be arbitrary and meaningless.
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"In other words, there may be a moral intelligence behind animals like the whale, in Ahab's view, and God or some intelligent force is acting behind the manipulation of the objects or pasteboard creations. After all, God gave the whale many human-like characteristics, like the need to be warm and the need to breathe above water, even though God also gave the whale the ability to do these things naturally, without recourse to culture like blankets and breathing apparatus. And Ahab believes that because Moby Dick deprived him of his leg, he must act as if there is moral, intelligent design and reason to the universe, and take vengeance upon either the whale itself or upon the forces or being that gave the whale the power to act against his leg."
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"Carpe Diem" - Seize the Day!, 2008.
An analysis of the expressions of the short nature of human existence as portrayed in "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell.
1,314 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses two poems that are both rhetorical attempts by a man to woo a woman's heart and body - "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell. The paper specifically focuses on the poems' expressions of the deeper truth about the short nature of human existence and the inexorable passage of time.
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"One wonders what Marvell's mistress responded to him, or what the maidens would have said to Herrick if they knew what he thought of them, when he saw them literally carrying rosebuds, or simply tarrying by the wayside under the care of a guardian. It is possible that they may have regretted their chastity, and wanted to enjoy their sensuality but society forbade them sexuality before marriage. In that case, it is a pity that they did not or could not listen to the poet's words. But it is equally possible that they had different desires, invisible to the poet--to see the world, to live more empowering lives outside of the control of powerful fathers, brothers, and later husbands or lovers. And that is the true sadness of the young women's fates, that they never had a chance to write poetry about their own desire to carpe diem. Even Marvell and Herrick did not carpe diem as much as they would have liked, as human life was shorter, and old age was more painful when they wrote their verse."
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"Sophie's World", 2008.
This paper analyzes the ideas of truth, knowledge and power in "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses Michel Foucault's theory of knowledge, power and truth as well as the ideas of empiricism and rationalism. The paper then examines how these values are found throughout Gaarder's "Sophie's World". The paper looks at the characters' interaction with the philosophies that all claimed at one time to be the truth.
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"Sophie's World - like many novels and human stories as well - can bring truth to light in the mind of the reader and observer as a link between knowledge and power. The first theory of Michel Foucault ("Knowledge, Power, and Truth") holds that knowledge is always "linked to power" and knowledge has the power to "make itself true." Further, Foucault says, power is not necessarily brutal or "repressive" and moreover the power can be expressed through understanding (knowledge) and cultural values. These values are found throughout Sophie's World. It is Foucault's belief that when speaking of truth, one must understand the cultural context of that truth (i.e., what is believed as being true throughout time in a given culture at a given time); there is an underlying "regime of truth," he explained, based on the setting, and context."
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"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest", 2008.
An analysis of the characters in "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey and their role in the story.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey. It argues that Nurse Ratched purposefully goaded Billy Bibbit to commit suicide. It discusses how the writer's interpretation changes the ending in relation to the opposing interpretation. The paper then traces Chief Bromden's growth as a character and discusses the various stages he goes through.
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Nurse Ratched's Role in the Suicide of Billy Bibbit
The Character of Chief Bromden
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"Although McMurphy's defiance is a key element in Bromden's healing, towards the end of the novel Bromden emerges as having more integrity than his 'teacher.' He refuses to accept the money McMurphy wins after winning a bet that the Chief can move the control panel, because the bet was rigged--McMurphy already knew that the towering Chief could do so. Towards the end of the novel, Chief Bromden appears to be growing stronger, as he is able to mentally retain a sense of sanity even during electroshock treatments. When McMurphy is lobotomized after he physically attacks Nurse Ratched, the Chief is the man who frees McMurphy by taking his life, and escapes the ward by breaking the ward's window with a control panel, and hitching his own ride to sanity and freedom."
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Love and Fantasy, 2008.
An analysis of the themes of love in the works of James Joyce and Haruki Murakami.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper focuses on the short stories "Araby," written by James Joyce and "On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning," authored by Haruki Muraka that deal with the same theme of love fantasy versus reality. The paper discusses how, in both stories, the protagonists wish love to be like the imagined erotic idealism that is read about in a fairy tale with a perfect union that ends "happy ever after." The paper then shows how the protagonists come of age and are unable to return to the innocence of youth and its fantasies.
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"Love is a central theme in many of Joyce's stories and novels, yet his characters always find it difficult to define. Even Joyce, himself, found it a problem to use the word "love." When Nora asked him if he loved her responded in a round-about way that he "was very fond of her, desired her, admired and honored her, and wished to secure her happiness in every way; and if these elements were what is called love then perhaps his affection for her was a kind of love" (Ellmann 6). Joyce's confusion about love and its many varied sides is voiced in a number of his characters. In his works, he writes about all kinds of love from the most ideal and unrealistic to that of friends, family, God, and husband and wife."
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War in Literature, 2008.
A comparison of the style and perspectives on war that are portrayed in Tim O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried" and Yusef Komunyakaa's poem, "Facing It."
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the ways that war is portrayed in literature. It specifically discusses and compares two literary pieces that reflect the heavy weight of war - Tim O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried" and Yusef Komunyakaa's poem, "Facing It." The paper looks at the different perspectives of the writer's and discusses how they convey the emotional strain of war through powerful imagery, tone, theme and point of view.
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"In "Facing It," the poet's point of view is serious and nervous with a somber tone. He does not want to cry and tells himself he is made of stone like the wall. When he sees objects reflected in the wall, he is temporarily taken aback and must take a moment to gather himself. For example, when he sees the woman "trying to erase names" (30), he understands that he is catching a reflection of a woman brushing a boys hair. The images blur, representing the blur between the past and the present. In "The Things They Carried," the point of view is from a disillusioned soldier. We read that the soldiers "had no sense of strategy or mission. They searched the villages without knowing what to look for, not caring . . . (15). Here we see that the men feel lost even though they may know exactly where they are. They have no sense of belonging because war has removed any sense of security from them."
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Herman Melville's "Billy Bud, Sailor", 2008.
A persuasive essay on the novel "Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the novel "Billy Budd, Sailor" by Herman Melville. Specifically it contains a persuasive essay regarding sacrifice and the possibility of redemption in the novel. The paper states that in the novel, Billy dies as a result of miscommunication, hatred, and lies, yet, he accepts his fate and sacrifices his life for the rest of the crew. The paper relates that civilization should not require sacrifice, but for the sake of peace and freedom, most often, civilization does require sacrifice by one or many to remain free of anarchy and chaos. The paper concludes that the author questions what this says about our civilization.
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"He compares other characters to ferrets, horses, and other creatures, and he does this again to separate the characters and indicate Billy's innocence and Claggart's evil. As noted, this also indicates just how closely aligned the characters are to the animal world, a world where the fittest survive, and chaos ensues if there is not order and dominance. Clearly, this applies to life on the ship, as well, and so, the society on board ship is somewhat animal-like and inhuman, which is why society demands for the execution of Billy. He is far too innocent and good to survive in this alien world, and Claggart, the most evil of all the characters, understands this far too well. "
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Langston Hughes, 2008.
This paper discusses the works of Langston Hughes, the famed African-American poet.
4,516 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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The paper examines Langston Hughes' poems "Let America Be America Again" and "I, Too, Sing America" that talk about the American Dream and its intrinsic connections with the African-American destiny. The paper shows how his work was influenced by his own life experience, the historical background through which he lived and by his sense of belonging to the African-American tradition. The paper discusses how Hughes' poetry is an essential influence over the subsequent periods through its creativity, style and powerful message.
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"Langston Hughes is one of the greatest and most versatile poets of the twentieth century. His voice has defined and influenced his own age as well as the following centuries, imposing new artistic values in the literary world. Hughes is considered to be one of the leading voices of the Harlem Renaissance, the literary movement which aimed at the revival and assertion of the African American culture and its traditions. Naturally, his works are filled with African folklore and important cultural motifs, following the rhythms of the native tradition. But, most of all, Hughes' work is similar to that one of the greatest voices of America: Walt Whitman."
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William Blake and "The Tyger", 2008.
A short biography of William Blake's life and an analysis of his poem "The Tyger."
1,343 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the Romantic poet William Blake and one of his most famous poems, "The Tyger." The writer explains how Blake's artistic talent led to him becoming an engraver, and how his technique of stereotype printing enabled him to produce his books himself. In analyzing "The Tyger," from Blake's "Songs of Innocence and Experience," the writer notes that it is necessary to keep its companion poem, "The Lamb," in mind as well. "The Tyger" is a poem of many levels and more questions than answers, and the writer finds that its scope is enormous because it makes its readers think of life, the world, God, nature, the universe, and themselves all at once. This intensity and immensity is characteristic of Romantic poetry.
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"Blake's poetry is strong and confrontational - he is a poet that makes us want to think about things. He especially wanted us to think about God and what we thought him to be. His poems of innocence and experience provide two sides of God and man to us and leave us with plenty of food for thought. "The Tyger" is one of Blake's most celebrated poems because it forces us to consider the greatness of God along with his fierceness. The poem is successful because it makes us think about the questions without providing a clear-cut answer."
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"The Catcher in the Rye", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of innocence in J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how J. D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye", demonstrates the difficulty of growing up. It looks at how Holden's character evolves throughout the novel and how, by the end he realizes that innocence is a nice thing that does not last forever and regardless of how one tries to avoid the reality of the world, one must eventually face it. It also discusses how Salinger is successful about presenting the life and thoughts of a troubled teenager crossing from youth into adulthood.
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"Holden is a cynic, and a very young one at that. He does not have much faith in the world and thinks that the grown-up world (i.e., the real world) is phony. Like many young adults, he believes he has the world figured out and wants no part of it. Holden has a difficult time with certain truths about life, as demonstrated through his emotional breakdown mentioned at the beginning and the end of the novel. "
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