This paper provides a book review and critique of the work "Captain John Smith: Jamestown and the Birth of the American Dream" by Thomas Hoobler and Dorothy Hoobler.
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that the colony of Jamestown in Roanoke, Virginia, often remains a shadowy period of American history in most Americans' understanding of their nation's origins. The writer maintains that if they know anything about Jamestown and its founder Captain John Smith, it likely comes from romantic tales of Smith's rescue from death by the Indian chief's daughter Pocahontas, rather than knowledge about how and why the colony experienced such difficulties during its early years. However, the the writer discusses that historians Thomas and Dorothy Hoobler suggest in their text "Captain John Smith: Jamestown and the Birth of the American Dream" that the ideals, values, and principles of America can be traced back to this early effort of colonization.
From the Paper "The Hooblers' thesis is that Jamestown's founder, even though the colony itself was ultimately, famously unsuccessful, was a kind of an early embodiment of the ideal of the self-made man. Smith, in the portrayal of the Hooblers, emerges from the text as both a pirate and a pioneer, and a true, budding entrepreneur even though he was born an Englishman. Smith came to America after living a life more akin to an action hero than an administrator of the Crown. He had battled upon the high seas, and even been sold into slavery. He was born in a seafaring English community where regular maintenance of the dikes was necessary to keep the town, quite literally, afloat. This was an early example of the value of hard work and effort to the young Smith."
Abstract This paper offers a detailed account of the sinking of the Titanic. It includes details on its construction, its captain and the passengers on board. It explores the disaster and the reforms and regulations its sinking inspired.
From the Paper "This is evident by the enormous number of books, films, documentaries, TV movies and other events dedicated to the Titanic nearly a century after its sinking. Zani reveals that The Onion newspaper's faux headline for the sinking of the Titanic is "World's Largest Metaphor Hits Iceberg'". The irony of an unsinkable' ship sinking on its maiden voyage is an ..."
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Abstract This paper discusses the life and activities of CaptainEdward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard, the pirate. It describes his introduction into piracy and the growth of his crew and wealth. The paper then discusses some of his activities, particularly his treatment of prisoners and his crew and how they contributed to his notorious reputation.
From the Paper "However, he could keep away from the sea and gathered his old crew to plot further acts of piracy. Alexander Spotswood, Governor of Virginia, saw an opportunity get one leg up on his rival, Governor Eden, and win favor from the government by ridding the Caribbean of its most notorious pirate forever. He sent a Royal Navy squadron in pursuit and cornered him in Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina, on November 22, 1718. Not surprising, Blackbeard put up a fight. He took hits from five musket balls and more than 20 sword slashes before dying. Spotswood cut his off and took it away as the ultimate trophy."
"What was the reason why Blackbeard was so bloodthirsty? Was he just born mean, like some people are? Or, did something happen to him to change his ways? A crew has been studying a boat found at Beaufort Inlet off the coast of North Carolina that is believed to be Blackbeard's pirate flagship, which has been sitting in the briny deep for over 300 years. The hope was that they would not bring up the ghosts along with the boat (Daily Mail)."
From the Paper "The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of Captain John Smith in colonial Virginia.
John Smith was an English soldier, explorer and colonist who was a founder of Virginia. He is a colorful, near legendary figure in American history and has been the subject of a long and lively historical controversy. His name evokes a popular image of a swashbuckling, romantic hero who saved the infant colony of Jamestown from internal and external menaces and who himself was rescued by the Indian maiden Pocahontas (Gerson 12). Some 19th-century historians belittled Smith and his role in the founding of America, claiming that the heroic exploits described in his narratives were invented to promote himself. Modern historians, however, have been able largely to substantiate Smith's writings, while putting legend in its proper perspective. A superb ... "
Abstract This paper discusses the various accounts of the relationship between the Indian girl, Pocahontas and the English Captain, John Smith. It discusses exactly what their relationship was and how they related to each other. The paper looks at John Smith's account of the events and people surrounding Pocahontas and discusses how this compares to the popular Disney version of their relationship.
From the Paper "Perhaps the most romanticized event in history is the meeting and relationship between Indian girl, Pocahontas and English Captain, John Smith. What exactly was their relationship? Disney Productions tells us in their movie titled "Pocahontas" that the relationship between the two people were of that of a romantic type, portraying the two as highly attractive twenty something's, leaping through forests and frolicking in the fields."
This paper gives a history of the investment firm Salomon, Smith & Barney, tracing its growth from an early beginning in late 19th-century Philadelphia.
Abstract The writer begins the paper with the initial partnership of broker Charles Barney and investment banker EdwardSmith. The paper then follows the partners as they became Citigroup and eventually merged with Salomon Brothers. The paper highlights the unique qualities of this firm.
From the Paper "Smith Barney then became a subsidiary of Travelers Group when Primerica acquired that company. As a result of the continuing shakeout and realignment of the financial services industry, the trading firm, Salomon Brothers, sold itself to Citigroup. Travelers Insurance Company which had merged with Citicorp the parent holding company of Citibank (Hoovers, Online). Citigroup combined Salomon Brothers with its own Smith Barney brokerage to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings. The merger combined Salomon Brothers' global bond-trading strength with Smith Barney's US brokerage strength."
Abstract The paper relates how Sir David Edward and the making of substantive European law have become fairly conjoined in the minds of most legal observers over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. With this in mind, the paper briefly discusses Judge Edward's steady rise to the top of his profession, as well as the maturation of the peculiar institution - the European Court of Justice - with which he is most associated. Just as importantly, the paper examines the evolution of the European Union, for without this Union's emergence and growth, the story of David Edward would be dramatically different.
Abstract This paper relates that the influence of the famous Scottish economist Adam Smith on American fiscal policy was significant. The author points out that his foundational economic theories provided important guidance for the Founding Fathers as they formulated economic policies for the new nation. The paper notes that the publication in 1776 of Smith's book "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" introduced the science of political economy to the world.
From the Paper "The influence of the famous Scottish economist Adam Smith on American fiscal policy was significant, for his foundational economic theories provided important guidance for the Founding Fathers as they formulated economic policies for the new nation. The publication in 1776 of Smith's book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, introduced the science of political economy to the world."
Abstract This paper studies the styles, techniques and works of these two very famous historical poets. It compares Herbert who is classified as a metaphysical poet and Taylor who is classified as a Puritan era poet. It studies Puritan life as Edward Taylor's direct writing influence. It studies the classification issue of these poets and concludes that Taylor should be classified as a metaphysical poet as well because of the properties of his poems. It analyzes several poems by these poets and details their style, meaning and the techniques used. It also examines their great belief and faith in God and how this affected their poetry.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Metaphysical Properties of Works
III. Motivations for Writing
IV. Criticisms of Works
V. Writing Styles
VI. Methodology
VII. Biblical References and Themes
VIII. Metrical Forms
IX. Man's Unworthiness
X. Summary
From the Paper "The works of Edward Taylor not only provide us with a glimpse into Puritan life of the 1600?s, they also give us a direct insight into the very heart and soul of the man who penned them. His works relate the Puritan emphasis on one's own spiritual examination of the soul, and well as the high moral standards the Puritans lived by. Although his style varies somewhat in his major works, his unbending love of God remains constant. His imagery not only allows the reader to view his words through a Puritan's eyes, but to also get a feel for what it meant to devote one's self totally to God. Taylor's reasons for writing were grounded in his own personal desire to communicate with God, to express his heartfelt love of God, and to prepare himself for sharing the Lord's Supper with his congregation. Like Herbert, Taylor's poetry expressed deep piety and love for Christ. Likewise, both authors express the view of Salvation as being completely reliant on God's grace rather than human merit (Rowe). (175)"
Abstract This research paper focuses on Will Smith's character, and his acting and musical talents. It includes his participation in everything from TV to movies to music. A few of his major achievements since he has started in the entertainment business are noted as well.
From the Paper "Will Smith is charming, multi-talented and award winning, which makes him one of the greatest and most well known people in Hollywood. Will Smith is easily one of the most recognizable people in Hollywood. He stands at a generous height of six feet and two inches. His ears stray from his head in an adorable way. He is very animated and nearly every other word out of his mouth is hilarious and captivating. His comedic antics off camera of his hit television show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air shows off his natural comedy. When the camera stopped rolling he would play pranks on his co-stars to keep things lively ("Will Smith" 1 of 3). At virtually any formal event, you would find Smith dresses in highly expensive, designer, three-piece suits. Will Smith, despite his wandering ears, is a decent looking guy who dresses with very good taste and style."
Abstract This paper examines the novel, "In Cold Blood", and looks at how it is an exhaustively researched, in-depth report, not just of events, but also the characters of the victims and their killers. In particular, it explores how Capote's portrayal of the two killers, Perry EdwardSmith and Richard Eugene Hickock, as socially dysfunctional personalities capable of cold blooded killing ends up shaking the reader's equanimity by the very notion that such socially detached individuals could, in fact, be part of American society.
From the Paper "It is not just the note that Capote sets to Smith and Hickock's seemingly innocent journey, but also the manner in which he describes their interaction that lends the impression that something is just not right with this whole picture. True, a reader who is not already privy to newspaper reports of the Clutter murders may fail to connect Smith and Hickock to the murder scene. However, for those readers who are already aware of the facts of the case, the very casual air of the two characters begins to lend real meaning to the words ?in cold blood.? In fact, the cold blooded nature of the crime becomes even more evident when it is established that Smith and Hickock really had no clear motives; at least not of the conventional kind."
Abstract This essay focuses on the character of Captain Ahab in Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. This essay attempts to humanize Ahab by exposing the motivation behind his behavior, and placing him in his environment as a reactor to natural events. The paper looks at Ahab as a mirror reflection of the ugliest parts of humanity. By suggesting that Captain Ahab is in some ways a reflection of humanity, this essay attempts to humanize his monomaniacal characteristics. Ahab is the captain of the Pequod, but this essay also suggests that he is the captain of the novel, steering the fiction from beginning to end.
From the Paper "Captain Ahab appears to be a communion of man and man's perception of alterity. Man naturally detests and abhors all adverse characteristics to which he cannot deny he is akin. Captain Ahab seems to be the imperfect reflection that most would rather not acknowledge as their own. He is the modern "Everyman"-molded to encompass the raw nature that makes him human and intrinsically aligned with the industrial, religious, and economic paradigms characteristic of the nineteenth century. Captain Ahab is as mysterious and complex as all humanity, and one can no more hate him than he can hate himself. He is composed of "a thousand bold dashes of character" (Herman Melville's Moby-Dick MD 67) which makes him a virtual collage of human experience. He is a captain, an ever-branching tree of morals and virtues, and a deep mystic ocean many fathoms deep."
Abstract This paper examines the character of Captain Ahab as a tragic hero in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick". The author discusses the criteria for a tragic hero and how Ahab fits each criterion. The paper looks at how Captain Ahab's weakness turned him away from success, and how he recognized his personal suffering.
From the Paper "Captain Ahab is a man of substance, or outstanding in a positive way. He is also turned aside from success due to his own weakness of character. This weakness of character causes him to suffer which in turn this suffering causes Ahab to find recognition of himself and discover what is happening to him. He also causes the sensitive and intelligent reader to feel a sense of waste. Ahab causes a disruption in a system of order as well. He is classified as a paradoxical figure and shows sign of humanity. With two proofs or more for each of the eight criteria of a tragic hero Captain Ahab proves himself to be a more than adequate tragic hero in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick. "
Abstract In "Moby Dick", Herman Melville uses Captain Ahab to describe and critique the romantic hero. It shows how Melville establishes Ahab's superiority in several ways and shows how Captain Ahab is the perfect example of a romantic hero.
From the Paper "Captain Ahab is the perfect example of a romantic hero. He pursues the whale that in a previous voyage had caused him to lose a leg, with a murderous obsession. He wants only information about the whereabouts of Moby Dick. All civilities and pleasures are dispensed with, as Ahab gives his razor away and even throws his pipe overboard. The quadrant is smashed; and compass and chart are jettisoned, as Ahab, with the instinct of a maddened hunter, makes his own magnet, log, and line and pursues Moby Dick across the Pacific by dead reckoning. As the weeks and months pass, Ahab becomes ever more obsessive."
Abstract This essay tries to absolve Adam Smith from left-wing criticism that he has established the mode of greed in Western societies. It lays stress on the fact that Smith's theory concerning the "invisible hand" was a scientific observation, and that it expressed natural law, something that is beyond the capacity of humans to control. To this end, the paper considers various issues raised in 'The Wealth of Nations', discusses how they were relevant to Britain and the world at the time of publication, and also how they continue to be relevant to this day. Furthermore, the paper points out that left-wing criticism derives from a misreading of Smith, and is due to a conflation of Smith's theories and capitalism. It argues that capitalism existed well before the time of Smith, and its course has nothing to do with Smith's discoveries. The underlying theme is that Smith's theory expresses freedom in economic life.
From the Paper "The first thing to keep in mind when discussing Adam Smith's theory of the "invisible hand" is that Smith was foremost a moral philosopher and a social scientist, and by no means an economist in the modern sense. The modern economist usually functions in the capacity of a social policy advisor who is politically motivated. It is true that Smith offers advice to governments towards achieving prosperity, but this is only in the capacity of a moral philosopher. The substance of his findings is that economic life is governed by a simple principle, and his advocacy derives from the understanding that is it unwise to intercede in the path of natural law. This is the principle of laissez faire, that governments should not impose their designs of the economy of a country, and that even the cleverest idea is bound to be detrimental to prosperity, compared to that which comes naturally."
