Abstract This paper is a critical analysis of the theme of "the primordial wilderness" in Jack London's novel, Call of the Wild. The theme of the paper concentrates on whether the character of Buck willingly heeds the call of the wilderness or is driven to experience it out of necessity.
Abstract This essay traces the philosophical and psychological basis of the narrative. The importance of the contrast between the city and the country is noted. It focuses primarily, however, on the realization of inner savagery and the sublime nature of the complete surrender to "The Call of the Wild for Buck" in his journey of self-realization.
From the Paper "ack London in "The Call of the Wild" uses the story of the dog Buck as a dramatization of his belief that there is a "primordial beast" within each of us that can be evoked given the right circumstances. This is what happens to Buck, a civilized dog who is taken from the home he has known and placed in a deadly, cold, and primitive environment and forced more and more to fend for himself, to defend himself against the encroachments of friend and foe alike, and for whom self-preservation becomes the most important and immediate value. As Buck is transformed from a civilized dog to a wild animal, so would a human being placed in the same situation find that his or her civilized trappings were striped away to reveal the savage living inside the veneer.
The book begins with a poem that sets the stage and defines ... "
Abstract This paper uses London's works "White Fang," "Call of the Wild "and" Sea-Wolf" as examples of how London uses wolves to represent certain naturalistic and Darwinist facets in his works. London's use of the "wolf-dog" represents the basest of man's instincts, survival of the fittest. In all three books, London's characters are reduced to their lowest levels as they struggle with the natural elements, and attempt to emulate the survival skills of the mighty wolf, and thereby survive in their newfound environment.
From the Paper "London populates his books with rugged outdoorsmen trying to make their way through the natural world. Many authors' characters make you care about them, or wonder what happened to them ? London's often do not. For example, in "Sea-Wolf," there is no feeling of sadness when the captain dies; there is only a sense of relief and revenge. London is often much more concerned with the elements and animals as they relate to man, thus, they are only concerned about their survival and their ultimate ability to adapt to their surroundings. London uses these characteristics of naturalism and Darwinism extensively in his work as he writes about the natural world and "survival of the fittest."
In literature, critics use naturalism to describe works that give an unforgiving, realistic view of nature, with mankind at its mercy. "Dark spruce forest frowned on either side the frozen waterway. The trees had been stripped by a recent wind of their white covering of frost, and they seemed to lean toward each other, black and ominous, in the fading light" (White Fang 93). In naturalism, it is only the strong that will survive their battle with nature, the elements, and their surroundings. "This 'naturalism,' flowing in both streams, is partly defying Nature and partly submitting to it" (McClintock 55). While naturalism can be construed as many things, Donald Pizer's definition of naturalism seems the closest to London's own concept and intent."
Abstract This paper will cover a character analysis of the books "Animal Farm" by George Orwell and "Call of the Wild" by Jack London. The analysis will be to compare and contrast one major protagonist or one major antagonist from each book. Also, this paper will demonstrate and integrate human development concepts such as socio-emotional, cognitive and/or physical development: gender, intimacy and sexuality issues that the characters encounter within the book. Also, symbolism will be covered along with other literary applications that are apparent within the characters of both tales.
Abstract The essay discusses Lord Goring who is socially "idle", yet ideal in terms of philosophy. Moreover, it describes Goring as the most interesting and outstanding persona in the play, his ambivalent behavior, and the change he goes through during the play, and why he could be considered Wilde's alter ego. The paper ends raising the question of whether or not Wilde has lost grip on this character. Did Wilde manipulate Goring's behavior in order to obtain the desired ending of the play?
Abstract In this paper, the writer discusses the institution of marriage as demonstrated in the Victorian play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde. The writer shows that the morality of being unity with a loved one is certainly the external social apparatus of Victorian marriage, but Wilde often points out the reality of patriarchal institutions that make marriage more like a business. Further the writer demonstrates that by realizing what moral virtues uphold the union of man and woman in love; the contrary affect of female abuse and sublimation are often the satirical reality in Wilde's classic play.
From the Paper "This drama study will examine the morality of the Victorian marriage within the context of Oscar Wilde's 'The importance of Being Earnest'. By defining the often patriarchal nature of marriage in the Victorian period, one can realize the social institution that forged the strict observance of men and women being 'one' through a legal and moral binding. However, Oscar Wilde often conflicts with the institution of marriage, and argues that it is a business, rather than a pleasure. In essence, the Victorian institution of marriage is often hypocritical in that it portrays an image of money and legality, which denies the supposed moral pleasure of loving commitment. The opening First Act presents the conflict of pleasure and business in relation to marriage, as Algernon and his butler Lane discuss the topic of morality in marriage."
Abstract This paper is a long essay on the life, times & career of Oscar Wilde. Some major works are touched on, including 'Salome', 'The Importance of Being Earnest', and 'The Soul of Man Under Socialism'. However, this paper is primarily looking at the external life, background, influences, and career of Oscar Wilde, rather than his writing. Major influences on his philosophy and career are mentioned including Ruskin, Mahaffy, his parents, family and lovers. There is brief mention and discussion of his "outing" and subsequent trials.
From the Paper "Oscar Wilde Irish playwright, author, and poet Oscar Wilde was a radical in many ways. His flamboyant lifestyle, open homosexuality, outrageous disregard for cultural norms, as well has his socialist and anarchist ways of thinking were more than a century ahead of his time. His ideas and styles are more common today than one hundred years ago, but are still outside of the mainstream and are considered quite "alternative" and radical. Wilde's radical nature was expressed throughout his writing, his lifestyle and his philosophy. George Bernard Shaw said of Wilde, "He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors and audience, with the whole theatre" (Holland 96 1988). In this paper one will see how this clever, irreverent, playfulness was extended into the rest of his life, career, and philosophy. The details of Wilde's short life are fairly well known. Oscar O'Flahertie Fingal Wills Wilde was born October 16, 1854 in Dublin... "
Abstract This paper examines themes in "Into the Wild," the story of Chris McCandless's fateful journey into the Alaskan wilderness. The paper considers McCandless in terms of his relationships, and suggests that he had a fear of intimacy. The author also explores Chris's family background and childhood and its impact on his adult behavior. The paper also explores how and why he died. Two themes from the book, of living a fantasy and of going on a spiritual quest are also considered. Finally, this book is compared and contrasted with "Hunger" by Jane Stevenson.
McCandless's Relationships - #1
Krakauer's View of McCandless - #2
McCandless's Family #3
McCandless Death #4
Two Themes in Into the Wild - #5
Chris McCandless and the Mulrooney Sisters
References
From the Paper "Chris McCandless was a very private and secretive person; yet, he was apparently sociable and attractive to people as evidenced by the relationships he established after he graduated from college and left his parents. Interviews in Into the Wild show his friends speaking of him with great affection; however, we can only infer how he felt about them. We know he must have felt some attachment because he wrote to them after leaving them and sometimes called them. He did not "burn his bridges behind him" by any means, but he always left them before too much intimacy could develop. Krakauer (1996) suggests that Chris may have had a psychological problem, a fear of intimacy. The quotation the author uses at the beginning of Chapter 7 by Anthony Storr suggests that some trauma in early childhood made such an impact on him that his "principle need was to find some kind of meaning and order in life which was not entirely, or even chiefly, dependent upon interpersonal relationships" (p. 61). Perhaps this explains what appears to be an obsessive hunger for meaning and his conviction that it could only be found in the wilderness. He could not allow relationships to get in the way of satisfying that hunger."
Tags: Chris, McCandless, Into the Wild, Alaska, Krakow, Mulroony, sisters
Abstract This paper analyzes the marketing strategy of "Wild Oats," a chain of natural supermarket, through an examination of their promotional techniques. The author describes the different advertising approaches found on the chain's homepage. Although the tone of the marketing is not overtly persuasive, it subtly uses persuasive informative and reminder-type techniques. The author finds that "Wild Oats" successfully employs an integrated marketing communication strategy that appeals to middle class consumers.
From the Paper "Wild Oats thus deploys a mass advertising promotional strategy through its web page, which gives consumers information about the product, and uses Amazon.com to increase the sales as well as the visibility of its product on a national level through the web. However, within the local stores themselves, Wild Oats makes use of community outreach through schools, by selling and promoting local products, and by engaging in other efforts through the stores themselves to increase local visibility, such as advertising the farms from where its products were purchased. Finally, by offering purely informational material on its Internet site, it draws additional traffic from web-surfers who may be looking for information regarding the benefits of 'going organic,' and after becoming persuaded about the general superiority of such produce, decide to make their next grocery store trip at Wild Oats."
Abstract This paper explains that the re-wilding of North America means the re-introduction of large vertebrates, such as elephants, camels, lions, cheetahs and species of horses and asses, to the United States. The author points out that the objective is to protect these animals from extinction. The paper relates that they would be kept in private parks across unused areas of America.
From the Paper "Pleistocene, re-wilding, refers to reintroducing animals that disappeared from the North American continent years ago particularly its mega-fauna. The plan by conservationists is to promote the restoration of large wild vertebrates into North America ..."
Abstract This paper examines the fateful expedition of young adult Chris McCandless in Jon Krakauer's book "Into the Wild." The paper's author considers the themes and characters presented in the book. The paper compares Krakauer's experiences as a youth to those of McCandless, and argues they both had a need for adventure. The author further contends that this is the reason for Krakauer's non-judgemental portrayal of McCandless.
From the Paper "Chris was intensely curious and hungry for experience, and apparently Krakauer was, too, at that age. Chris wanted to roam free and sample nature's offerings, to test himself on a journey alone in Alaska, to live off the land, and be completely self-reliant. Krakauer devotes two full chapters to telling the story his own "quest," in which he climbed the Stikine Ice Cap (which was considered impossibly dangerous to climb). He states, "I interrupt McCandless's story with fragments of a narrative drawn from my own youth." Like Chris, nature was his noble adversary when he went off alone to test himself, his endurance, and ability to survive in harsh, harsh conditions. Although he was fortunate to come down out of the mountain alive, he does not see his obsession with getting to the top, or doing the impossible, as abnormal in any way and cites many examples of men through history who tested themselves similarly. Plus, to give up might imply failure. "In truth my escapade on the north face had rattled me, and I didn't want to go up on the Thumb again at all. But the thought of returning to Boulder in defeat wasn't very appealing, either." "
Tags: Into the Wild, Jon, Krakauer, Chris, McCandless, expedition, wilderness, Alaska, death
Abstract This paper describes the phenomena of call centers being established in developing nations. First, the paper describes the evolution of call centers. Then, the writer describes the impact of globalization and the improvement of the Internet. The paper then uses the examples of India and the Philippines as developing nations that have become popular locations for call centers. The author describes how India and the Philippines had to adapt culturally in order to serve Western customers. The paper concludes with the warning that Indian and Philippine agents/employees should be aware of the danger of losing their own cultural and social identities.
From the Paper "When global computerization or massive improvement on the Internet occurred, a lot of companies realized the savings to be had if they transferred their call center operations abroad - especially in poor countries. One of the primary benefits of which is that instead of paying a U.S.-based call center agent say an hourly wage of $10.00, a call center agent in an emerging economy can be paid $3.00 an hour - and this is not starvation wage for them. With the boom in the call center industry, the Philippines and India became one of the two countries with call centers catering to Western clienteles. The overwhelming reason for the choice is the English speaking population of the two nations hence; there would not be much of a language barrier."
Abstract This information technology plan describes the recommended structure for a call center. It explains the necessary infrastructure for a call center and also gives background and goals for such an organization.
Business Goals and Objectives
Analysis of the Organizational Structure
Hardware
Software
Vision
Project Portfolio
Implementation Plan
Review
References
From the Paper "The report will consist of the following sections:
1) An overview of the business and its goals and objectives.
2) An analysis of the ways in which information technology can support the business goals and objectives.
3) A Current Status Assessment of the information technology environment including hardware, software, information systems, personnel and organizational structure.
4) A model of the information technology environment that will support the systems required to achieve the business objectives
5) A prioritized list of specific projects required to implement the information technology model. Each project will contain information regarding the project objectives, resource requirements, costs and benefits, estimated time frames and potential risks.
6) An implementation plan including support requirements, management tools and structure required to make the plan a reality."
Tags: business, call, center, hardware, information, plan, software, technology
Abstract This essay analyzes two characters in the play, "An Inspector Calls." Through this comparison of the father, Mr. Birling and his daughter, Sheila Birling, the essay explores the process of social responsibility, and the struggle involved in learning how to see oneself in relation to others. Priestley's play is a criticism of Edwardian values, and it questions the role of the individual in society. The two characters considered in this essay are compared as a way to reveal the conflict in this perspective, and dramatizes the ways people affect the lives of others.
