Abstract The paper discusses Dudley Randall's poem, "Ballad of Birmingham," with an emhasis on the irony in the poem.
From the Paper "In Dudley Randall's poem "Ballad of Birmingham" he actively portrays the life and death of one young girl in the space of eight quatrains. Martin Luther King Jr's church in Birmingham, Alabama was actually bombed by white terrorists. Four little girls died in the explosion. This poem is based on the real life events of that attack."
Tags:dudley randall, balad of birmingham, irony, martin luther king
Abstract This paper will examine the gender roles in The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald and The Gilded by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. By showing how these authors present satire in traditional gender roles, we can see how female and male gender roles interchange with each other.
Abstract This paper discusses, summarizes and reviews Dudley Johnson's article "William Harris Garland: Mechanic of the Old South", describing the life led by the main character, William Harris Garland, the economic situation of the era and the character of Garland. The paper also discusses the importance that Johnson places on the role Garland played in American history along with the thousands of other like Garland.
From the Paper "Today, too many of us still think of "The Old South" at the beginning and middle of the Nineteenth Century as either made up of wealthy plantation owners, or slaves. Garland's experiences which he wrote down in a lot of letters were those of an itinerant mechanic, moving from place to place, trying to find work, and often trying to travel without a cent in his pocket. William Garland, as described in Johnson's article. Was one of "a number of skilled workmen in the South prior to the Civil War, and the work they did was vital to the region (Johnson 41). Like so many itinerant workmen today, "he and his friends had no interest in the political situation. They were more concerned with obtaining and keeping jobs and with reducing their financial insecurity" (41)."
Abstract Was avarice the overriding facet of Henry VII's character ? Did he have virtues to obscure, and if so, what were they ? The discussions still go on among historians, and this paper sheds light on the character of the king, what drove him, his need for security and to establish his family following the turbulence of the Wars of the Roses.
From the Paper ""He cherished justice above all things". Polydore Vergil made this statement and the statement about Henry's alleged avarice. Not only did he make them both, but he made them in the same piece of writing. What this shows is the difficulty faced when attempting to form a view of a historical character based on personal, and often subjective, judgements. The debate about Henry's rapacity and the extent to which avarice overrode all his other accomplishments and virtues, of which more later, still goes on. For example, Elton put forward a defence of Henry in which he tried to defend Henry from the charges of avarice levelled at him. This was subject to counter argument, and the discussion still continues."
Abstract A paper which introduces and discusses the movie "Bedazzled," starring Elizabeth Hurley, Brandon Fraser, and Francis O'Conner which is directed by Harold Ramis. The paper focuses on movie reviews of this film which was made in the year 2000. It shows how critics are mixed about the humor and content of this remake. Also, many critics felt the script by Ramis and colleagues did not do justice to the 1967 film (starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook) and was not funny enough to carry cast and characters.
From the Paper "Just like its ultimate theme of good vs. evil, "Bedazzled" is the kind of movie critics either loved or hated, there did not seem to be any middle ground. I personally found the film so funny, and entertaining, I purchased the DVD, and even taped the original on the Fox Movie Channel so I could compare the two. While I found some genuinely great moments in the first film, I think the new "Bedazzled" was funnier, and did not bog down in the middle as much as the first film. I thought the wish sequences were all played extremely well, with Fraser appearing uniquely different in each one. My personal favorite was the last sequence, when he encounters the angelic prisoner in the jail cell, and really discovers himself in the process. "Bedazzled" certainly had its flaws, as many critics pointed out, but it was a charming and amusing film."
Abstract This paper introduces the book "Streets of Hope" (Peter Medoff and Holly Sklar) about the Boston neighborhood of Dudley which went from being impoverished and run-down to become an example of what community spirit and determination can do to turn a place around. The paper examines the importance of the church in the inhabitants' spirit to improve their neighborhood. It also shows the book's emphasis on the will of the people to improve their lot and how they strive to move away from the stereotypical image of a welfare community.
From the Paper "While there may be people out there like that, the stereotype couldn't be farther from the truth for the residents of Dudley Street. They don't agree with the idea that all poor people are lazy, and laziness is why they are poor. Many people are poor due to other unfortunate circumstances, and some of them are not able to help themselves. The time and money to better oneself is often not there. Dudley Street is showing that people can make a difference in their communities, no matter whether they are poor or not. Anything can be made better if everyone is willing to work at it."
Abstract Queen Elizabeth came to the British throne in 1558. Throughout her life, she was asked to marry so that England would have a male heir, but she refused to meet the demands of Parliament by staying the "Virgin Queen" until her death. This paper traces the life of Elizabeth I from her birth in 1533 as the first child of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. It explores reasons why Elizabeth did not fulfill the wishes of her people by marrying, creating instead a powerful image of female authority and national pride.
From the Paper "Elizabeth's unmarried state was unheard of with any ruler of that era, especially for a queen. The duty of any monarch was to provide heirs to the throne. The ruling dynasty must be preserved so that the country would be at peace and prosper. Marriage was necessary at any level for women ? especially a queen of such a large kingdom like England. It was believed that without a man by her side, a woman would not be able to function, much less run a country. Women could not govern themselves, how could they rule without a man? In 1563, ?she told an imperial envoy, that "if I am to disclose to you what I should prefer if I follow the inclinations of my nature, it is this: beggar woman and single, for rather than queen and married"? (Haigh, pg. 13)."
Abstract This paper examines the theme of opposites in the "Harry Potter" series through plot and character analysis and discusses how this theme forces the reader to see that the truth often lies between two opposite extremes.
From the Paper "Rowling also uses opposites to reveal universal traits present among both Muggles and magic folk. In the Muggle world, Harry has to contend with his bullying cousin Dursley and his social-climbing aunt and uncle, who at least partly fear Harry's background because it might interfere with their social and financial plans in some way. At Hogwarts, the wizarding school, Harry has to contend with Draco Malfoy, a Narcissistic boy from an "old wizarding family" who looks down on wizarding students born to Muggles, those who have one Muggle parent, those who aren"t wealthy, those who don"t dress as well as he does, and anyone he can find some othe reason to dislike. In both worlds, the best people are found between the two extremes: Hermoine's Muggle parents seem quite nice, and the majority of those in the wizarding world are neither all good nor all evil, making it hard to sort out sometimes what the best thing for individuals to do can be."
Abstract By analyzing and comparing traditional and modern ballads, some characteristics of traditional ballads imitated by modern ballad writers can be found. The examples of the former are "Sir Patrick Spens" and "Lord Rendal," and those of the latter are "The Murder of Maria Marten" and "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall. The discussion of the similarities between these four ballads in this paper focuses on the structure of a ballad stanza, the use of repetition and the manner of story-telling.
From the Paper "Another interesting similarity between the ages of ballads is in the objectivity in which the stories are told. The composer has little emotional reactions and the focus is on the events of the story rather than the effects on the storyteller. In a ballad, therefore, the personality of the narrator is not important. The dialogue in "Ballad of Birmingham," which takes place between a mother and her young daughter, gives an example of a rhyme using a question and answer pattern (Laws 59-60). The little girl asks if she may "go downtown" to join "a Freedom March today?" and the mother answers, "No, baby, no, you may not go" ("Ballad of Birmingham" 1, 4-5)."
Abstract This paper reviews Peter Medoff and Holly Sklar's book 'Streets of Hope - The Fall and Rise of an Urban Community' discussing a community that transforms itself from the inside out. According to the authors, it is a "story of community rebirth" shaped "by the dreams of ordinary people of different races and generations".
Contents
Introduction
Book Review
Reflections On Reading
Conclusions
From the Paper "The authors present many ideas in their work. The primary suggestion or point the authors attempt to bring is that the "power of hope and pride" go a long way toward organizing and rebuilding developments when applied properly (Medoff & Sklar 3). Though the population within the Dudley community was generally poor and young and suffering from unemployment, the neighborhood still demonstrates some of the most diversity and industriousness of any other Boston town (Medoff & Sklar 3).
The authors also show that stereotypical images of inner city neighborhoods that commonly depict areas "full of hoodlums and not neighborly" do not apply in all cases including that of the Dudley district (Medoff & Sklar 4). In fact, despite the poverty and underemployment represented in this community, people retained values and a sense of collaboration and camaraderie."
Abstract This paper discusses some of the significant differences that can exist between different versions of the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. The paper specifically focuses on the different ways that translators interpret and represent the ancient Greek play. It compares the translations of the play by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald, with that of Robert Fagles, focusing on one pivotal moment in the play.
From the Paper "The influence a translator can have on the final form of a translated text, in this case Sophocles' Oedipus the King, is quite obviously very significant. At times, the differences--like stanza and line break--can seem subtle, but have important effects on the play's presentation. Other times, the language is so wildly different that it would take a reader as blind as Oedipus not to note the extreme variation in translation. The cautionary tale of Oedipus, his pride, his fate, and his downfall is evident in both translations presented above. What differences exists are simply a matter of interpretation and intention. For Fagles: "These are the griefs that burst upon them both, / coupling man and woman" (ln. 1416-1417) while for Fitts and Fitzgerald the same play illustrates that "from the unhappiness of two this evil has spring. / A curse on the man and woman alike" (ln. 1231-1232)."
