Abstract This paper argues that A.A. Milne's children's literature should be taught in the core curriculum of English Literature Classes in high school and college. The paper takes the position that Milne's books are works of serious literature.
From the Paper "Most people when they are young are introduced to stories and nursery rhymes as an initiation to the world of communication and learning. Preschool and primary school teachers use fairy tales, nursery rhymes and children's stories in order to engage their students so that the students will enjoy school and want to learn more. This is the beginning of learning to read and write. Somewhere along the line however due to social pressure, state and federal testing guidelines and other demands ..."
Tags: Persuasive Essay, AA Milne, A.A. Milne, AlanAlexanderMilne, Winnie-the-Pooh, Pooh, Christopher Robin.
Abstract This paper analyzes Alan Greenspan's address to the Federal Reserve in February 2004, using an article from the Wall Street Journal as the sole source. It examines the impact of Greenspan's remarks on the stock market.
From the Paper "Alan Greenspan is chairman of the Federal Reserve the organization that serves the role of a central bank in the United States.The Fed as it is known is responsible for changing the interest rates ..."
Abstract This paper looks at the way Alan Lightman's novel, "Einstein' Dreams", handles Einstein's theory of the relativity of time, mainly the "elasticity" of time. The paper discusses this in terms of how it relates to adult cognitive development.
From the Paper "Alan Lightman's book "Einstein's Dreams" is a novel that plays with Einstein's theory of the relativity of time. There is a proverb that says "a watched pot never boils". It requires some level of cognitive development to understand this proverb. It does not mean that the water in the pot will never boil. Depending on the level of heat applied to the pot, the water could boil in as quick a time as three minutes. However, for someone who stands over the pot and ..."
Tags: developmental psychology, Alan Lightman, Einstein's Dreams
Abstract This paper explores the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great by locating appropriate sources on the Internet. The paper first gives biographical information about Alexander as well as Internet links to where one may find more information about him. Various quotes and information from the sites are given beneath their URL. The author also critically evaluates and analyzes these Internet sites. In addition to learning about Alexander's life, the paper is also a lesson in efficient Internet searching.
From the Paper "The name Alexander the Great should tell anyone embarking on the study of a historical figure that this was someone who did important things during his time. In the study of historical figures one can choose to focus on a famous person or an infamous person with close to the same results. Lots of information exists about the historical person in question. Internet sources abound with biographical information, accomplishments, problems and other elements of that person's life. Now and again however, a historical person is so colorful that there is information that both exalts that person's life and criticizes it at the same time. This was the case with Alexander the Great. As a boy he was fearless, as a man he was powerful but according to many Internet research sites he also had a side of him that was extremely self centered and vain which prompted the actions he took. "
Tags:Alexander, the, Great, ancient, history, Hellenism, Internet, research
Abstract The author wrestles with Alexander the Greats' inclinations towards both good and evil in an attempt to show that he deserved the title: "Great". By comparing and contrasting, she is able to build a case that he was, indeed, as his name implies, 'Great'. With some interesting quotes from people that knew Alexander the Great personally.
From the Paper "Alexander the Great was a charismatic person who won the heart of the people he ruled throughout his short reign. He led them to victory against their enemies and had a generous nature. There was another side to Alexander though; he could be cruel, irrational and was known for his drunken rages. Despite his faults, Alexander's conquests, achievements and personal traits made him worthy of the title, ?the Great.? "
Tags:alexander, ancient, great, greece, greek, history, macedonia, military
Abstract This essay is about the life and times of Alexander Graham Bell. The author discusses his innovations and contributions to the progress of communication and global revolution.
From the Paper "Alexander Graham Bell lived in an era of rapid change. Change was occurring in every aspect of life including the economy, population, transportation, and communication. Even the people's needs and wants were changing. The era that he lived in was called the transportation and communication revolution. Bell is responsible for half of this revolution. His innovations in communication were of a global magnitude."
The essay examines the composition of the army that Alexander inherited from Philip II and looks at how he utilized the army in his four major battles during his campaign into Asia.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 106.95
Abstract The paper explains why made Alexander the Great was one of the finest military commanders in history. The composition and organization of the army are analyzed and his tactics used in his four great battles.
From the Paper "Alexander the Great ascended to the throne at a time when the Macedonian empire was at a crossroads, yet within ten years of coming to power in 336BC Alexander was within striking distance of the Indus valley after destroying the greatest empire the world had ever seen up to that point. The noted military tactician and historian J.F.C Fuller says of Alexander's succession to the throne, ?When Philip was assassinated Alexander was barely twenty years of age and as yet so inexperienced and untried that it seemed to all Greece that the Macedonian empire was about to dissolve.? The description of Alexander by Arrian as "always masterly" says a lot of his capability as a general, but Alexander had inherited numerous advantages from Philip II. This essay will seek to demonstrate whether or not Alexander was a tactical genius or not, on and off the battlefield. I will now go on to discuss the advantages that Alexander had inherited from Philip II."
Tags:alexander, great, ii, macedonia, military, philip, tactics, war, 336BC, greece, philip, II, persia
Abstract This paper discusses the death of Alexander the Great. The paper puts forward the circumstance surrounding his death and the various versions of his death as recalled by various people and cultures.
Abstract A paper on Alexander the Great. The paper answers the following questions: Where was he born, who was he, did people like him? What did he accomplish during his reign and what was the outcome and consequences?
Abstract This paper explains that Alan Schneider, who was an award winning director, innovator, teacher and mentor, was a major influence in academic commercial, local, regional and amateur theater. The author points out Schneider joined the Arena Stage in Washington D. C. during its formative years in the late 1940s, directed such works as "The Glass Menagerie" in 1951, which propelled the playwright Tennessee Williams into international prominence; the two men became close life-long friends. The paper states that the greatest insight into how Alan Schneider's style of directing can be found in the University of California, San Diego, collection of his papers entitled "Series 3, Production Materials"; the paper lists briefly some of its contents, which give an indication into his directing style for plays fro 1941 to 1979.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Biographical and Background Information
The Balancing of a Career
Correspondence Series of Insights
Alan Schneider Style of Directing and Teaching
From Directing to Teaching - An Easy Transition
Conclusions
From the Paper "In 1963 Alan Schneider received the Antoinette Perry (Better known as the "Tony") Award for his excellence of direction of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Likewise he's won the Village Voice Off-Broadway (OBIE) Award for his direction of "The Dumbwaiter" and "The Collection." Plus in Washington D. C., the Board of Trade Award "for outstanding contribution to professional Community Theater in the nation's capital and production director of Arena Stage." However Alan Schneider, always a restless and busy person, was never one to rest much, or even dwell long on his laurels. His delight came in helping others attain their goals and aspirations particularly the youth of not only the United States but throughout Europe and England."
Abstract Discusses the issue of racial segregation in the short story "A Drink in the Passage" by Alan Paton. The author discusses the characters and events of the story and reveals how Alan Paton uses the attempts of the characters to personally connect and to break through racial barriers to illustrate a turning point in the society where racial segregation collapses.
From the Paper "Although it may not be obvious, racial segregation has always affected our lives in one way or another. While some people deliberately make decisions or judgments based on race, many more of us are influenced subconsciously by race, due largely to the society in which we live. In the short story ?A Drink in the Passage,? set in South Africa, author Alan Paton tells of a black sculptor, Simelane, who is responsible for the creation of an award-winning piece. As Simelane looks at the piece late one night while it is on display in a bookstore window, he is joined by a young white man, van Rensburg, who strikes up a conversation with him. An underlying issue in their discussion is the segregation of their two races. Two caring individuals who try to personally connect with each other attempt to break through the racial barrier that they have been brought up to live by. Paton highlights the men's attempts to connect by his use of italics. He also uses both Simelane's winning the award and the events of the story to illustrate a turning point in South African society."
Abstract This paper discusses how the life of Alexander the Great is one of the most well-documented lives of the time, and within all of that documentation, there is a sense that Alexander was either a tyrant or a saint-like human. It looks at how the mystery of his existence is challenged by the propriety of the ancient writings and the individual author's ideal of the hero, whom the writer wished to portray. It also examines how the value of Michael Wood's documentary film, ?In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great,? lies in the extensive manner with which Wood discusses the differences between right and wrong in Alexander's time versus our own.
From the Paper "Reading the Works of Arrian, Curtius, Diodorus, and Plutarch, regardless of the modern language interpretations still leaves the reader with his or her own impressions of right and wrong. It is therefore difficult to address the man Alexander as a whole. The author's all tell the story as historians, yet in a very different tradition of history. The historic fable, the genre of its time does two things, it retells the story as it has been retold before, either through other older epic poetry histories or through legend mixed with the narrators own idea of right and wrong for their time."
Abstract The paper conveys how the author, Paul Cartledge, attempts to read the mind of Alexander, speculating what motivated the great military leader. The paper discusses how the author centers on Alexander's great passion for hunting game and how it helped contribute to his career and fame. The paper relates that the historical situation is detailed and extensive, which helps the reader come to understand Alexander's world as well as Alexander himself. The paper recommends this book to those who are interested in Alexander's life or military history.
From the Paper "The main historical figure in this biography is Alexander the Great, as most readers would imagine. The biography covers his life, but mostly discusses his motivations and accomplishments, and what motivated him to continue to conquer other lands. However, the author does weave short but compelling descriptions of other conquers who almost reached the status of Alexander, such as Julius Caesar, so other great leaders of the epoch do make at least an appearance in the book, which helps add to Alexander's stature and overall influence to the age."
Abstract This paper first discusses the content and inaccuracies of Plutarch's historical documentation of Alexander the Great. It compares Plutarch's ancient views to that of N. G. L. Hammond, a modern historian. It focuses specifically on the documentation of the first crisis during Alexander's reign, the attempted secession of the Greek city-state Thebes and how it was conquered.
From the paper:
"Thebes had wished to break free of the alliance Alexander had enforced upon the formerly independent Greek city-states, including Athens. With Athens? support, Thebes declared itself independent of The Greek League, Macedonia's "alliance" with Greece that demanded none of the League's cities enter conflict with Macedonia or any of the members of the League, and would support Macedonia in any action it would take against Persia. Alexander determined to bring back into the league. He accomplished this within hours, razing the city."
Abstract The paper discusses whether Alexander's victories were inevitable or not and if Darius could have been successful in defeating him. The paper explains that there is no doubt that Alexander the Great had a tremendous impact on the world. The paper shows how Alexander's uncanny grasp of human behavior, combined with his apparent belief that he was, if not immortal, at least touched by divinity, made him an extremely formidable opponent. The paper concludes that because he was so formidable, it is highly unlikely that Darius would have been able to prevent Alexander from taking over the Persian Empire.
From the Paper "However, what if Alexander's desire to conquer the world had been thwarted? There can be no doubt that the face of the modern world would be dramatically changed if Alexander had not conquered the Greek city-states, and then gone on to conquer the known world. Since his death more than 2000 years ago, there has been a tremendous amount of discussion about the impact of his victories. In contrast, relatively little attention has been paid to discussing whether Alexander's victories were inevitable. Instead, the inevitability of Alexander's success has been treated as if it was a given. This attitude overlooks two critical facts."
