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The Color Purple, 2008.
A review of the book "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, which follows the life of Celie Johnson as she struggles through life in the early 1900s.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper presents a short literary analysis of the book "The Color Purple", written by Alice Walker. The paper explores the story, the meaning and the themes that run through the book and argues that the book presents an argument about the cyclic nature of racism and sexism.
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" Throughout history many authors have used their works to convey a message or idea to the reader. Sometimes this is a purposeful act of writing and other times it simply conveys such things as a by product of telling the story. Such is the case with Alice Walker's The Color Purple. As she tells the story of several Black women in one family setting as the story unfolds the reader can easily trace the themes of sexism and racism and the cyclic nature of them both in society."
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Big Black Good Man, 2008.
A review of the story "Big Black Good Man" by Richard Wright.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses how "Big Black Good Man," one of a series of short stories in the book "Eight Men", by Richard Wright in which he clearly shows how black males were wrongly perceived by society in the mid-1900s. The paper further shows that, Olaf, the protagonist, may deceive himself that he is not a racist, yet the readers quickly recognize him for "showing his true colors." The paper discusses that, even at the end ,one is unsure whether or not Olaf recognizes the truth about himself.
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"The tranquil scene in the hotel totally changes when Jim, a huge "ebony giant," (96) comes looking for a room. Olaf is immediately overwhelmed by disdain and fear as his shallow, insolated world is disturbed. It is not just Jim's race, but the totality of his size, color and attitude that Olaf cannot handle. The way that he reacts to Jim demonstrates how Olaf sees others not by who they are as a person, but rather by their outward appearance."
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"A Light Woman", 2008.
An analysis of the style and depictions in the poem, "A Light Woman," written by Robert Browning.
1,757 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses the poem, "A Light Woman," written by Robert Browning. It focuses on Browning's depiction of two friends and a woman and the relationships between them. The paper discusses the characters, the use of metaphor and the choice of title. The paper finally discusses the use of irony and how it is a binding element throughout the poem.
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"A binding element throughout the poem appears to be irony in terms of the above-mentioned claim to truth. The claim to sincerity and truth throughout the poem is the very thing that reveals the speaker to be false and insincere. His initial claims to these qualities soon break down in the face of his friend's reaction and the final lines of the poem. For Robert Browning, broken friendships and hearts are much more interesting artistic material than truth and sincerity. Both the poet and the speaker then appear to use the friend's tragedy for their own gain."
"Once again, to return to the question in the first stanza: the friend is to be pitied most, as both the speaker and the woman are "light" enough in their lack of loyalty to hurt him for the sake of a frivolous fling."
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"Puddinhead Wilson" and "Tom Sawyer", 2008.
A comparison and look at the contrasting treatment of mixed race themes in Mark Twain's books, "Puddinhead Wilson" and "Tom Sawyer."
1,709 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 55.95
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The paper discusses the theme of racial discrimination in the two books "Puddinhead Wilson" and "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. The paper compares and concentrates on specific incidences of the mixed race individuals' place in and treatment by society.
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"Perhaps Mark Twain, in depicting the difficulty for Injun Joe of assimilating; but then also depicting Roxy's relative ease of doing so, reflects his own observations about eease or difficulty of assimilation among such ethnic minorities in actual life.
The motif of mixed race individuals' place in and treatment by society begins with Injun Joe in the graveyard scene in Tom Sawyer. We do not know many details surrounding Injun Joe's arrest and public beating. We do know Injun Joe came to the doctor's house and asked for food five years ago and was rebuked. The rest Injun Joe explains thus: "And when I swore I'd get even with you even if it took a hundred years, your father had me [sic] jailed for vagrancy." We may perhaps glean from this that the doctor perceived this as a threat and feared for his safety. This outburst from Injun Joe over his being refused food in a rude manner reflects his understanding of how the town's citizens viewed him. If Injun Joe had understood and accepted that he was seen, due to his ethnicity, as being inferior to white property owners like the doctor, he would have been able to understand the rebuke in a less personal context. Twain's use of a minor incident of Injun Joe's unsuccessfully begging for food as a catalyst for threats of violence and revenge shows the perceived wild nature of Injun Joe. And his own reaction to the doctor's refusal of food only reinforces the existing stereotypes that he is of a temperament and mind-set viewed as being both unfamiliar and dangerous by white society. "
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Private Confessions, 2008.
This paper studies the book 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner' by James Hogg.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the foundations of 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner' written by James Hogg is clearly a series of contests of character, of which the narrator appallingly fails through his allowance of piety and the doctrine of predestination to guide his decisions and justify his sins. The writer notes that from the beginning the youth allows himself to lie, cheat and possibly steal to get his way, overcome the truth telling servant and overtake the student who is above him in knowledge and ability. Even though he agonizes over his deeds, he still naively believes that all is forgiven because he has been preordained to be among the good rather than the evil, secondary even to his dubious birth. The writer maintains that his character is duplicitous, as on the one hand he wishes to do good and on the other, believes that if he gets ahead it is justified, as he is a chosen soul.
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"The narrator is answered with his recently acquired friend, a mirror of sorts who justifies the thoughts and actions of the other through knowing and agreeing with everything he says. There are clear indications that this clone of the narrator is actually the devil, attempting to bar him from prayer and logical thought and feed the violence he has unwittingly conjured up as the answer to all ills in the world.
"The narrator is led to horrific acts including murder, for which he has no memory, but is the most likely culprit, having been led down the garden path by the devil to act upon the idea of predestination."
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"Little Red Riding Hood.", 2008.
A discussion on the underlying purpose of a story such as "Little Red Riding Hood."
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper states that stories have been part of culture from the very beginning of human development and that over time, fables and fairy tales have continued to be integrated into everyday life. The paper also relates that scholars disagree on the primary reason why these tales have remained so important in modern times. The paper then questions if fables and fairy tales are just a means to provide information or entertainment with no hidden agenda or, is their purpose to encourage societal mores or intended to help individuals deal with their hidden psychological dilemmas? The paper uses the story "Little Red Riding Hood" to demonstrate these different interpretations.
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'' Some stories go even further and make Little Red Riding Hood do the victimizing. Roald Dahl's character pulls a gun out and shoots the wolf to replace her silly cloak and hood with a "lovely furry wolfskin coat" (Zipes et. al 359). Philippe Dumas's "Little Navy Blue Riding Hood" includes a very determined and self-confident girl who is jealous of her famous grandmother, the "ex-Little Red Riding Hood." Little Navy Blue Riding Hood frees the wolf in order to revive the old story and become well-known like her grandmother. However, this wolf, the great-great-nephew of Perrault's wolf, avoids "like the plague anything that resembled a riding hood, no matter what color it was, even if it came from Galeries Lafayette, and especially worn by a little girl" (Dumas 19-20). Believing that her grandmother is the wolf, Little Navy Blue takes the confused old lady to the zoo at knifepoint and locks her in the wolf's cage. Little Navy Blue Riding Hood becomes notorious with all the media attention and the outcry against the little girl who had previously seemed to be "so well-behaved and obedient."
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Rudyard Kipling, 2008.
This paper explores the life, works and writing style of Rudyard Kipling.
2,984 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The paper paints a picture of Kipling as one of the most controversial authors in modern times who was first admired and then shunned by critics. The paper describes Kipling's background and examines why he was the target of much criticism and then presents an interview with an English professor who is familiar with Kipling's work. The paper concludes that Kipling was able to write in many genres, many voices and to millions of people around the world and will be remembered by his fans as an author of classic literature regardless of his many critics.
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Introduction
Kipling's Life
Critics and Kipling
Discussion of Kipling's Works
Criticisms
Interview
Conclusion
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"Since the beginning of time authors of literature have used their works to convey thoughts, emotions, ideas and facts. Most authors choose whether they want to write fiction, non-fiction poetry or something else and they spend their writing career contributing to that area of literature, however, every once in awhile a writer comes along who is so talented that he or she can cross over into all areas of literature and succeed. Such was the case of well known author Rudyard Kipling. Kipling was a writer who knew no boundaries. His work in non-fiction was equaled by his work in fiction. His poems touched the hearts of millions even while he was busy working on a short story or a piece of non-fiction for others."
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"Southern California: An Island on the Land", 2008.
A review of the book "Southern California: An Island on the Land" by Carey McWilliams.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses McWilliams' thesis in "Southern California: An Island on the Land" that California, the golden state of great wealth was built by exploiting individuals who never enjoyed its riches and were often unjustly denied the name or rights of Americans. The paper is of the opinion that McWilliams' book, although first written in 1946, is a strikingly refreshing text to read against more conventional and seemingly balanced histories. The paper explains that McWilliams' passionate history seems to better express the land and why California is still so complex, so racially divided and provokes such passion today.
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"Carey McWilliams' title of his history of Southern California, Southern California: An Island on the Land, suggests that Southern California encapsulates a unique culture, as distinct from the rest of the United States, almost like an island nation. Although tied to the land, the colorful constellation of cultures, political personalities, and economic speculation that influenced the region caused it stand apart from the rest of the nation. McWilliams attempts to explain some of the extraordinary developments that occurred during the region's history, even before it became a state."
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Literary Devices in Poetry, 2008.
This paper studies the poems "The Courage that my Mother Had" by Edna St. Vincent Millay and "The Funeral" by Gordon Parks.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the poems "The Courage that my Mother Had" by Edna St. Vincent Millay and "The Funeral" by Gordon Parks. Specifically, the writer discusses the literary devices the poets use to help the reader understand the subject of death and dying. The writer explains that poetry is full of effective literary devices such as simile, metaphor, rhyme, and meter that help create vivid pictures in the poem and help the reader identify with the words. The writer points out that these two works graphically illustrate the pain of losing a loved one with their use of poetic devices and raw emotions.
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"In contrast, Parks does not worry about rhyme; he simply uses meter and the rhythm of the words to convey meaning and emotion. Millay speaks about her mother throughout the poem, but Parks only uses three lines to show his father has passed away. Millay openly admires her mother, while it seems there was tension underneath the surface between Parks and his father. He seems to be watching events from the outside looking in, giving the illusion of emotional detachment, while Millay is clearly distraught and overcome by the loss of her mother. By using personification indirectly, Parks likens his father to a giant, while Millay prefers to instead concentrate on her mother's mental qualities and strengths. By looking at the many poetic devices in these two poems, it becomes clear that each poet can use the same device very differently to create memorable and vastly differing poems."
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"The Joys of Motherhood", 2008.
An analysis of the plot and characters in "The Joys of Motherhood," written by Buchi Emecheta.
1,027 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the novel, "The Joys of Motherhood," written by Buchi Emecheta. The paper discusses the central development of the main character, Nnu Ego and how the books shows the role of women within African society, particularly from a perspective of that role being severely limited and oppressive. The paper suggests that Emecheta's novel is one of the most influential books on native African society and their way of life.
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"A further analysis of Emecheta's novel could be painted in the picture of modernity. Much like Kafka's Metamorphisis, Nnu's character can be seen as an abject symbol of modernity. Much like Gregor Samsa, who spent the majority of his life working like an insect rather than appreciating his family and his life, Nnu lived within the restrictions of her society without making the attempt to break free from her societal restrictions. As a result, both of these characters are symbols and warnings of the results of the modern world. They both were limited by the social constraints placed on them on a societal level and as a result they both became victims of society. Both of them suffered from a complex of modernity they attempted to solve their problems by attempting to work within a broken system, as a result they inevitably hit the walls of being socially and political restricted on many different levels."
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Revisiting 'Rothschild's Fiddle', 2008.
This paper looks at the idiom of Anton Chekhov by revisiting his work 'Rothschild's Fiddle' and comparing the style to that of contemporary writer Raymond Carver.
2,631 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this article, the writer notes that before author Anton Chekhov pursued a career in writing, he was a practicing physician and writing was a way for him to express his feelings, opinions, and experiences. His medical practice helped him to bring a unique perspective to his work. The writer points out that Chekhov expressed many themes in his work, including poverty, tragedy, and pain, yet his work seems simple and clear. It allows the reader to come to his or her own conclusions about the material presented. In this essay the writer explores Chekhov's story "Rothschild's Fiddle," and compares the style with that of the contemporary short story writer Raymond Carver.
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"Another symbol is seen in the association Chekhov creates between Yakov and the violin and the orchestra. The violin represents the influence of music that soothes him and can change his emotion. Yakov uses the violin and fiddling to forget about the losses he's suffered. As a violin player, he is one of a group of music players. The orchestra stands for togetherness, a group of musicians that play a piece of music smoothly and beautifully by cooperating. TThe orchestra could also represent the town Yakov lives in, where everyone is expected to have common courtesy and respect for each other. In that orchestra or environment, Yakov sticks out like a sore thumb. He often becomes uncomfortable with the surroundings where is playing and feels hatred toward the Jews around him. Seeing Yakov so insecure and uncomfortable shows his inability to feel a part of society. He can't fit in. He cannot see things from the other person's perspective and does not care how others feel. He is alienated and lacks basic social skills."
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Armand Aubigny, 2008.
An analysis of Armand Aubigny's character in the short story "Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses how readers know something important about Armand Aubigny's character by the third paragraph of Kate Chopin's short story "Desiree's Baby". The paper looks at how Aubigny is shown to be as cold as steel, a slave master and very racist, but also attempts to defend Aubigny's actions, claiming that he is a man from a culture where patriarchal and bigoted behavior is acceptable.
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"Rather than embrace the child and reassure one's wife, the way an average man would likely do, Aubigny leaves Desiree and child alone and retreats into his dark world. He was so racist and hateful of any color of skin not his own, he felt that Desiree had brought shame and injury upon his family name. What kind of a man would fall in love so quickly, and then brutally dominate his pretty, soft, feminine wife (taking advantage of her sweetness in order to have a son so his name can be carried on), only to push her away when the child she bore for him did not live up to his expectations? The answer is Aubigny is a man from a culture where patriarchal and bigoted behavior is acceptable. Yes, contemptible to those with grace and loving personalities, but acceptable because for many individuals, that is just how life was in the south prior to the Civil War."
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