Abstract This research proposal discusses the effect on the motivation of women to go into flying, of the finding of Amelia Earhart's long lost plane. Amelia Earhart has been a source of motivation and inspiration for women in aviation for decades. The research hypothesis is that finding her plane would discourage women from flying as they would be reminded of a tragedy-Earhart's accidental death.
Abstract In this article, the writer looks at the life and aviation achievements of Amelia Earhart. Through her achievements, the writer demonstrates why she had such a significant influence on women's advancement and aviation in general.
From the Paper "The life and aviation career of Amelia Earhart left a tremendous impact on the world of aviation. While there were other female pilots before Earhart, many of them faster or more decorated, Earhart's popularity with the public helped expand the role of women in aviation more than any female flier of her era. When the Wright Brothers' plane took to the air women were still prohibited the vote and viewed as inferior to men,when it came to what was considered a male occupation like ..."
Tags: George Putnam, Fred Noonan, Neta Snook, Lindbergh, navigation, air racing, barnstorming, ambition, gender, feminism, flight, pilots, publicity, WWI, Roosevelt
This review of Mary S. Lovell's "The Sound of Wings" discusses Lovell's views of Amelia Earhart's achievements and her significance as an aviator as well as her husband's influence as to how she is perceived today.
Abstract In this review of Mary S. Lovell's book, "The Sound of Wings", the writer suggests that Lovell is not so much interested in Amelia Earhart's aviation career and accomplishments, but rather in the developing cult of personality in America of the 1920s. The reviewer describes Lovell's treatment of Earhart's relationship with her husband, George Palmer Putman, and his impact on her career. Furthermore, the writer suggests that by concentrating on Earhart's relationship with her husband and his attempts to promote her for commercial reasons, and by not examining her contributions to the development of aviation, Lovell denigrates Earhart's legacy.
From the Paper "Lovell's work chronicles the evolving implications of Amelia Earhart's husband George Palmer Putnam on her career. Putnam emerges in the text as a pure showman, eventually divorcing his first wife, heir to the Crayola empire, to pursue a more lucrative career exploiting Earhart's supposed technical prowess at an aircraft's controls. In fact, Lovell suggests that even before Earhart became an aviatrix, Lovell had already begun to pen the supposed autobiography of Amelia's first flight, which would propel her to world fame. After gaining fame as a pioneer of women's liberation, Earhart was called to speak to countless audiences, and became a tireless endorser of everything from cigarettes to clothes."
Tags:Amelia Earhart, aviation emancipation, women's rights, Mary S. Lovell, flight
Abstract This paper will compare and contrast these three poems- William Blake's "The Little Black Boy", William Cowper's "The Negro's Complaint" and Amelia Anderson Opie's "The Black Man's Lament." The focus of the paper will be to analyze Blake's poem and create a compare and contrast with the two other poems studied here. By analyzing this we can see the differences in the meditations of the authors about black people in this context.
Abstract In the novel, "Vanity Fair," one of William Makepeace Thackeray's moral purposes is to demonstrate the consequences of human vanity and its counterpart, self-interest. This paper shows how Thackeray explores various forms of human vanity and selfishness, focusing on the character of Amelia Sedley.
From the Paper "In this context, we see Amelia's foolish vanity in arraying her ass, George, in the persona of a manly idol. Even though his love for her is shallow and prompted by his own vanity, he has condescended to let her love him, to let her imagination array him in noble attributes that he does not possess. She in turn shows excessive pride in George's appearance and achievements, both real and imagined. Amelia's obsessive idolatry is the epitome of vanity. How could she, the virtuous good girl, love any being who is less than the perfect man? A faltering, awkward fellow such as Dobbin could not hope to win the affections of a woman who worships an ideal lover that she has created, and who resides, in her mind."
Abstract In this article, the writer maintains that all of the events of westward expansion and manifest destiny are very important, but the most significant event which caused westward expansion in the late 1840s was the California Gold Rush. The writer focuses on the women that were involved in the gold rush and what their actual roles were. The writer notes that this is very important because most people do not realize how women like Louise Amelia Clappe and others like her affected the gold rush and what took place at that time in history. The writer concludes that the extreme greed that over took many people, the violence and tragedy that broke out over the desire for wealth, and the destruction of the native people of California made the California gold rush one of the most tumultuous times in history.
From the Paper "The most famous tales of the California Gold Rush say that in January of 1848, James Marshall, who was an employee of John Sutter, was building a sawmill. This incomplete mill was what would later become known as Sutter's Mill, and it is where the first piece of gold that consequently started the California Gold Rush was found. Sutter received the property from the Mexican government, as he talked them into granting him 48,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley. Unfortunately, the land that the Mexican government granted to Sutter was already owned by Indians who had been in that area a great deal longer than any Mexican or American settlers. The ranch that Sutter lived on was run and staffed almost entirely by Indians. There is some discrepancy about whether or not Sutter treated his Indian workers well, or whether they were used more as slaves."
Abstract The paper asserts that William Makepeace Thackeray's "Vanity Fair" is a broad satire on the Victorian Age that was based on self-centered aspiration. The paper analyzes the two heroines, Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp, who are from opposite ends of the economic spectrum, and highlights how they are both vain and self-serving in their own way. The paper posits that the author is showing how vanity springs from all strata of society since it is inherently human.
From the Paper "In his novel Vanity Fair it is Thackeray's intention to create a canvass where all the characters are vain. The intention is announced in the subtitle, which reads "A Novel Without a Hero". There is no character in it with heroic qualities to admire, and we search in vain for a reference point of virtue by which to compare the rest. It is not Thackeray's intention to explain why certain people are vain, or to provide a lesson in how to live honestly, or even how to uproot such hypocrisy and vanity from society. We must take the novel as a broad satire on Victorian England and the Utilitarian ethos that was overcoming urban society at the time."
Abstract Tzevtan Todorov in his book, "The Fantastic. A Structural Approach to a Literary Genre" states that works labeled fantastic literature must contain three basic features. Todorov's theory of fantastical fiction is that the reader chooses whether to believe the natural or the supernatural choice, and this choice affects how the reader understands the text. This paper analyzes Todorov's theory by examining three works: Ruben Dario's "Thanatopia" and "The Case of Senorita Amelia", and Jorge Luis Borges' "The Zahir" in order to test the accuracy of Todorov's theory as it relates to fantasy.
Outline:
Introduction
Condition 1
Thanatopia
The Zahir
The Case of Senorita Amelia Condition 2
Thanatopia
The Zahir
The Case of Senorita Amelia Conclusion
Condition 3
Thanatopia
The Zahir
The Case of Senorita Amelia Works Cited
From the Paper "The three stories chosen clearly satisfy the first two elements of fantasy-they happen. No mentions are made about an inherent magical world, and they satisfy the idea of a single, minimum departure. With these two conditions being met, we can proceed with a suitable analysis of whether the third and most important element, hesitation of the supernatural event, occurs. The conditions are as follows: 1) The text must leave the reader hesitating between the real and the supernatural, in the intermediate space of the unexplained and unexplainable. This hesitation can take the form of fear and perplexity, terror, wonder or surprise. 2) The fantastic requires that the reader identify with a character, or narrator, and that we share the hesitation with that character. 3) Unreliable narrator provides personal and subjective perspectives that lead the reader to the hesitation. The uses of two devices that the narrator uses to create more ambiguity are modalization and the imperfect tense. These two literary devices create an unreliable narrator, thus making it difficult for the reader to decipher the truth. In testing the theory, I will be asking the following questions: 1) are the conditions present in the story? (i.e. if they are absent, then the theory already fails) and 2) do the conditions do what they are supposed to do (give the reader hesitation and choice). If they do, then the theory holds and Todorov's theory helps the reader understand the story."
Tags: fantasy texts reader stories hesitation, latin america, supernatural magic rational reality fear perplexity terror wonder surprise perception
From the Paper " Triumph and Tragedy of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart's life was full of contradictions. It contained great triumphs and ended in great tragedy. Amelia Earhart and her husband, George Putnam, created the image of Amelia Earhart. Her image of the female aviatrix, which gave her a platform for dispersing her views on a woman's place in society, was a triumph for Amelia Earhart and for the feminist movement. The creation, of this famous image, allowed Amelia Earhart to pursue and gain financial backing for a career in aviation. Amelia Earhart's public image, and, her record breaking flights had a synergetic effect on her life. Her life of independence was upheld as an example to women. Amelia Earhart's failed attempt to circumnavigate the globe, which ended her life, was a terrible tragedy. "
Abstract Characters in novels from the nineteenth century often worship false idols- anything that the individual substitutes for what is truly important in life, which would be dedication to other human beings and to God. This paper discusses William Makepeace Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair", where the character Rebecca (Becky) Sharp in particular worships social advancement above all else and seeks to promote herself in society. It then looks at Charles Dickens' novel "Little Dorrit", in which many of the characters are after the false idol of money. The paper shows how the quest for money is like a disease that guides their every action and becomes a metaphorical prison that keeps them from really living. The paper discusses how in both novels, the image of the prison stands as both a concrete place and a metaphor for how circumscribed the lives of the characters really are.
From the Paper "Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a novel about social climbing in a society that values birth above self-worth, and the various characters interact as they attempt to place themselves in the social hierarchy. The social setting places the characters in the world of the aristocracy, where vying for position is a way of life. There are layers of worth according to this society, with the Court standing at the center as the highest social position to which one can aspire. Prison is at the opposite end of the scale, and Becky Sharp seems to veer between the two--she is presented at Court, and though she does not go to prison, it is at times something the reader might consider given her penchant for treachery and for the way she takes all of Joseph's money and leaves him to die. Her early life also brings her close to prison--when her father dies, two bailiffs fight over the corpse."
Abstract Stewart O'Nan's "A Prayer for the Dying", is an in-depth portrayal of one man's experiences of loss. The paper shows how O'Nan explores how much grief the human condition can endure with the portrayal of the protagonist, Jacob, who endures tragedies throughout his life. The paper shows that Jacob proves that, while not immune to the devastating mental affects of tragedy, human beings still can have hope. Human beings are not easily discouraged, nor are they feeble when it comes to having faith and hope.
From the Paper "Again, Jacob is faced with immense tragedy beginning with the outbreak of a disease in Friendship. What starts as an isolated illness turns into a rapidly spreading plague. One by one, the townspeople are falling ill and dying from the disease, and the community is almost helpless against it. Jacob, being one of the town's leaders, tries everything in his power to combat the spread of the illness. At the same time, however, he is faced with the reality that those dying around him are not nameless people, but rather people he has looked out for and cared about all his life. He is forced to remain professional while the spreading illness brings up so many personal issues."
Abstract This paper describes the life of Roman Catholic Priest, Charles Coughlin, famous in his time for his speeches, his political views, and his influence on American society. The paper looks at Coughlin's early years, his school years, and his rise to fame. His political and social views are discussed in this paper, as well as the influence Coughlin had on society, and his skill as a public speaker. Finally, the paper talks about Coughlin's demise, which was brought about because of his extreme anti-semitism that alienated many of his supporters and potential supporters.
From the Paper "Father Charles Coughlin, a Roman Catholic priest in the early to mid 20th century, was one of the most prominent, vocal priests of his time. His influence on Catholics of all ethnic groups was astounding. Although his views were considered by some to be anti-Semitic, his overall position in the history of this country cannot be ignored. From politics to economics to industry, his infamous sermons were a driving force for many, even leading them to migrate to his area of the country."
Abstract This paper examines how "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe" by Carson McCullers is an interesting tale that focuses on strange nature of the emotion called love. It looks at how it deals with interesting yet complicated relationship between three people who are not our average protagonists where looks and appearance are concerned. It also discusses how relationships play an important role for the simple reason that author has taken up the uniqueness of this emotion of love as the central theme.
From the Paper "Miss Amelia is not our usual female protagonist because she is neither beautiful nor rich. She is an ordinary woman with less than average looks and an unusual appearance. About 6'1 tall, she is not very feminine but is well respected in her town because of her small store where she sells wine. Marvin Macy is a handsome man who lacks morals since he is an outlaw and has often been convicted of stealing and robbing. However for some inexplicable reason, he falls in love with Miss Amelia and this brings us to the strangeness of this emotion."
An analysis of the theme of sense of community and the impact on the individual in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and Carson McCullers' "Ballad of the Sad Cafe".
Abstract This place examines how the cafe in "Ballad of the Sad Cafe" and the porch in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" both represent people existing as part of a community. It looks at how, in both cases, the main character is struggling to balance their need to be part of that community with their own individual needs. The various functions of the two community settings are discussed in order to show how the community setting is a place that is the opposite of loneliness and alienation, a place where people are judged, and a place where the conflict between your needs and the needs of society plays out.
From the Paper "The community setting can be considered as a place that represents the opposite of alienation and loneliness. When individuals are in this community place, they become connected to the larger society rather than disconnected from it. Fowler (260) notes that a dread of isolation is apparent in Ballad Of The Sad Cafe. This is seen in the character of Amelia, who is initially known as a distant and unfriendly person. Due to this part of her nature, she remains disconnected from the larger society and alone because of this. This changes when Cousin Lymon becomes part of her life. He initially meets people in Amelia's store, where a gathering of the town takes place. This meeting represents the point where Amelia begins to become socially connected."
Abstract In this article, the writer analyzes four speeches by women's rights activists regarding women's suffrage and the denial of franchise to women. The writer discusses the words of these women, that support equality of rights to women. This paper discusses speeches by Amelia Bloomer, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth and Jane Adams.
From the Paper "Much has been written about efforts undertaken by women activists in the United States and elsewhere to achieve the rights and privileges of full citizenship, specifically the right to vote. Linda Kerber commented that in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, American women advanced the claims of rights against the state arguing that the denial of the franchise to women should be regarded as unconstitutional and that the law of domestic relations which had positioned women as under obligation only to ... "
