How the struggle between good vs. evil is carried on throughout the poem with the interaction of Satan and his fallen angels with God and his son in Heaven.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, 1999, $ 65.95
From the Paper "John Milton divided the characters in his epic poem "Paradise Lost" into two sides one side under God representing good, and the other side under Satan representing evil and sin. Milton first introduced the reader to the character Satan, the representative of all evil, and his allegiance of fallen angels that aided in his revolt against God (Milton 35). Only later did Milton introduce the reader to all powerful God, leader and creator of all mankind (John). This introduction of Satan first led the reader to believe acts of sin were good, just like Eve felt in the Garden of Eden when she was enticed by Satan to eat the fruit off of the Tree of Knowledge (Milton 255). The later introduction of The Almighty had the readers change their feelings towards sin, as the ways of God were introduced to them and these ways were shown to be the way to feel and believe. This levy of good vs. evil carried on throughout the poem with the interaction of Satan and his fallen angels with God and his son in Heaven."
Abstract This paper proves that God exists using the arguments of known philosophers, such as Thomas Aquinas and William Paley. It supports the topic using the cosmological or the first cause argument. It proves its point by challenging and defending the various objections that apply to it.
A discussion of the feeling of many members of the public that the huge sums of stock options and cash payments that many of the CEOs of the top U.S. companies currently receive are largely unjustified.
1,061 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, 2000, $ 37.95
From the Paper "Criticism of executive compensation packages has increased rapidly over the past few years. They are many people in the general public who feel that the huge sums of stock options and cash payments that many of the CEO's of the top U.S. companies currently receive are largely unjustified. About 20 years ago, the main component of executive compensation was cash, in the form of bonuses and salaries. The problem with cash payments is that they alone do not guarantee that a CEO will make decisions that will be in the best interests of the shareholders. In an effort to better tie a company's performance to the CEO's compensation, many top executives began receiving large stock option grants in exchange for large cash payments. This meant that executives now had to make a concentrated effort to raise their firm's stock price if they wanted to profit from their compensation plans. Unfortunately, by using a fixed price, conventional stock options have pitfalls that allow executives to profit at the expense of the shareholders. The exercise price is established at the market price the day the options are granted, and the option holder can then cash in on the options if the stock price rises above the exercise price. One of two problems with this method is that it encourages CEOs to make decisions that will raise the stock price in the short term but ignore the stock's performance in the long term. This allows the executive to make a quick profit by cashing in his or her options as soon as the stock price rises and then jumping ship as soon as the stock begins to falter. ?The other problem with this option plan is that it rewards a mediocre CEO if the value of the company increases due to a bull market even if the company's gain is well below that of its competitors,? (Hall 2000). These reasons are why the traditional method of granting stock options must be altered somewhat to better tie the executive's compensation to the performance of the company. "
From the Paper "'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. is a story literally exaggerated to its limit by showing, in the near future, what it means to be equal in every way by having people not being able to show any form of intelligence or creativity whatsoever. When Harrison Bergeron breaks the chains of government oppression, he dies for his failed cause. He dies because he chooses not to conform to the rest of his oppressive society. His parents, George and Hazel, who are nothing more than two bodies under the government's mind control, can do nothing to save their son or seek justice for his death. The story is not only a reflection of the author's concern with controlling the masses through television, but is also an attack on the idea of enforced equality."
Abstract By reviewing Anne Bradstreet's poems "The Flesh and the Spirit" and "Upon the Burning of Our House" , this paper analyzes Anne Bradstreet's views of how the Earth cannot fulfill her heavenly desires, in which only God can. Her concern with how people become less attached to God when they have many material possessions is another theme that is addressed in the paper. Finding God's will though hard work, prayer, and sacrifice is the only way to attain salvation, according to Bradstreet. The reluctance of people to practice these values makes the world an evil place to live in, according to the poet.
From the Paper "The pursuit of spiritual gains rather than earthly items is a major theme Bradstreet uses to show how important eternal salvation is for humans, especially the Puritans of her time. Bradstreet illustrates how important it is to look to heaven in her poem, ?The Flesh and the Spirit.? She states, "My garments are not silk nor gold, / Nor such trash which earth doth hold, / But royal robes I shall have on, / More glorious than the glist"ring sun? (304). According to Bradstreet, all the riches of the Earth cannot compare to what is stored in heaven, which contains treasures far beyond imagining. This unimaginable treasure stored in heaven should be motivation enough to pursue God's will. She also describes in the poem achieving eternal salvation from working God's will rather than pursuing earthly desires. She says, "The stately walls both high and strong, / Are made of precious jasper stone, / The gates of pearl, both rich and clear, / And angels for porters there; / The streets thereof transparent gold, / Such as no eye did e"er behold? (304). Heaven is two times better than Earth because not only does it contain an infinite amount of treasure, but it is made of treasure as well. Bradstreet feels the Earth does not offer this type of reward, and in essence fails her, because the world contains nothing more than weak-willed people who choose to sin."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of Robert Frost's poem "Out, Out". The central message that life is fragile is discussed, as well as symbols in the poem, the style Frost uses, and the time in which the poem was written.
From the Paper "The poem ?Out, Out_? emphasizes this temporary nature of life. It starts out on a simple note. The first few lines give the reader a mental picture of everyday farm life. "Five mountain ranges one behind the other/Under the sunset far into Vermont" establishes the fact that the poem is indeed set in the country. The idea is further reinforced in the lines ?The buzz-saw snarled and rattled in the yard/And made dust and dropped stove-length sticks of wood,?. Since "stove-length sticks of wood" are generally used for making fire, the reader can assume that the poem is set in the country because chopping wood is an activity that happens only in farms."
Abstract An extensive look at the problems that American teenagers today face in receiving adequate education about birth control. Also focuses on the need for such education in the face of the spread of STDs such as AIDS.
From the Paper "The issue of birth control being taught and/or distributed in public schools is one worth debating. In biology and health classes students are educated in reproduction and sexuality, but not about such birth control methods such as condoms and birth control pills. While parents may touch briefly on the topic, some feel too embarrassed to discuss it with their children or deem it unnecessary. This is a very bad course of action because the world is now teaming with hormonally driven teenagers lacking vital information about personal safety. They have a longing to practice the oldest instinct that humans possess, which is to procreate. The schools have no reason to not be teaching the other, more important, half of sex education. This action makes as little sense as learning how to add, but not subtract. The city is only one of the many facing this problem in the face. It is a problem that knows no class, religion, or gender."
Abstract This paper argues that the current energy crisis in California has been manufactured by politicians through the intentional manipulation of the availability of energy sources for consumers. The author includes explanations for this accusation.
From the Paper "The Californian energy crisis is quickly demonstrating to politicians, environmentalists, and economists that there are certain flaws in the structure of how energy is produced and delivered to the people of the United States. Thus far, this problem has manifested mainly on the West coast due to several key factors in overall energy use statistics. These factors shall be examined later in this paper. However, the current issues of the energy crisis are often distributed between blaming economists for bad energy management strategies and blaming politicians for providing sanctions that open up the minimal power reserves for additional use. This paper shall examine this problem from the perspective of the economist, where it will be clearly shown how the meddling of politicians has resulted in the current energy crisis in California."
Tags: companies, company, economy, electric, management, wilson
Abstract A discussion of sexism and the role of women in "Native Son" by Richard Wright. The author investigates how they relate to the authority of the major male characters and to what extent they are portrayed in a negative light.
From the Paper "In his most famous novel, Native Son, Richard Wright's female characters exist not as independent individuals, but only in relation to the male figures of authority that surround them--husbands, sons, fathers, boyfriends, and of course Bigger Thomas, the protagonist. In fact, the role of each woman that Wright presents to us is meaningless without a male counterpart; the women cannot function on their own. Their sole purpose in the novel is to further the story, to put Bigger in new and more dangerous situations by questioning or threatening his male authority. Each major woman character in the story represents through her personality and actions a different kind of threat to Bigger's masculine power. There is Bigger's mother, who offers him nothing in the way of motherly support, only constant nagging and insult. Next we have Mary Dalton, the idealistic and headstrong young white girl whose determination to connect with Bigger and make him feel her equal gets her killed. Her mother, Mrs. Dalton, is virtually her complete opposite: weak, frail, and helpless. Her one influence on the storyline is her indirect responsibility for her daughter's murder. And finally there is Bessie, Bigger's overworked, excitable, alcoholic girlfriend and second murder victim. In general she is not intelligent or strong enough to pose a real threat to his security, but when she questions Bigger's authority he is compelled to kill her. Each of these women is different, but in the end each plays the same part--the intimidator, the threat to Bigger and what he wants."
Tags: african, american, bigger, black, feminism, literature, thomas
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"Flannery O?Connor's use of design in "Good Country People" is exceptional. She tells parts of the story out of chronological order to compare certain parts of the story and to put the reader inside the minds of the different characters. O"Connor relays information to the reader through foreshadowing, flashbacks, juxtapositions, and repetitions. These tools of design enable O"Connor to write in third person while using the omniscient narrator to focus on different character's consciousness throughout the story. Because the reader knows what some characters are thinking, he/she is able to see the irony involved in the story."
Abstract This is a research paper about euthanasia and the different kinds of assisted suicide. The author defines euthanasia and examines the moral and ethical issues and the controversial debates about the subject.
From the Paper "Euthanasia is "inducing the painless death of a person for reasons assumed to be merciful". There are four types of euthanasia- voluntary and direct, voluntary but indirect, direct but involuntary, and indirect and involuntary. Voluntary and direct euthanasia is chosen and carried out by the patient. Voluntary but indirect euthanasia is chosen in advance. Direct but involuntary euthanasia is done for the patient without his or her request. Indirect and involuntary euthanasia occurs when a hospital decides that it is time to remove life support."
Abstract In this paper, the author examines the use of symbolism in "The Fall of the House of Usher" and the themes that run throughout the story. The paper takes a look at the the duality of the house which comes to represent family and home.
From the Paper "The genre of Romanticism is essential to cultural and literary history; its popularity can be attributed to humanity's fascination with the dark and unknown and also its profound interest in the pain and downfall of others. Edgar Allan Poe was instrumental in establishing the foundation of Romanticism that is best known today; his works concern themselves primarily with the occult and the enigmas prevalent within the human psyche. His story "The Fall of the House of Usher" details the psychological and physical demise of the family Usher; Poe translates atmosphere and setting into the characters in the story, and also transfers human qualities into the actual house, which comes to function as a symbol of the Usher family. The title of the story also represents a duality; ultimately, the house is physically destroyed, as is the family. The house of Usher is clearly the personification of the Usher family; the house symbolizes the Usher family's decline into madness and the eventual demise of the family."
Abstract This paper presents an examination of the English language and its origins. The author traces through the three stages of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English and examines the development of language.
From the Paper "The English Language has been built on the backs of great nations and as these nations rose they brought with them a language that has evolved over many generations and is spoken all over the world. The history of the English language is an extensive and colorful one that has filled the lives of the linguistic scholars who have studied it with many hours of reading material. The English language and its origins will be traced through the three stages of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. The stages will be studied in order to understand what influences have played a key role in the development of English. Also in this paper a look will be taken at the ways slang, jargon, and Colloquialism continue to the changes that English is even now under going."
Tags: development, english, history, midle, modern, old, language, words
Abstract This paper is an argumentative essay about the need for salary caps in Major league Baseball. The paper argues that salary caps are necessary in order survive as a profitable sport.
From the Paper "There is obviously a problem in Major league Baseball and it needs to be fixed before the league goes belly up. While this sounds preposterous it is quite possible. In my mind the best solution would be a salary cap and revenue sharing. As a Padres fan I grow tired of seeing them place last or second to in the NL West. While I will still support them I won?t be attending as many games (especially while in Iowa). Because of this they will lose money in ticket sales, with the effects of that trickling all the way down to revenue for broadcasting, leaving them in a financially precarious position. This is in danger of happening to many teams. Fans are going are growing tired and vexed at seeing their teams go nowhere in the post-season. Three competitive teams are not enough to keep a profitable fan base and more importantly profitable revenue."
Abstract This paper explains how Mary Shelley portrays the character of Frankenstein in three different distinguished patterns: a pleasant childhood, an overly-eager, obsessed man and a self-centered, overpowering being.
From the Paper "In the beginning of the novel, Frankenstein is born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the eldest son of a very distinguished family. His best friend as a kid was Henry Clerval. A schoolfellow of his whom, he said, ?Compensated for this deficiency.? The deficiency he was taking of was the age gap between his brothers and himself. Another important player in his life during this time was Elizabeth. Elizabeth was an orphan who came to live with the Frankenstein's at a young age. She was raised as if she was one of their own. Frankenstein described her as someone ?everyone adored.? Frankenstein himself adored her most of all. "
