Abstract This paper explains that Assata Shakur's "Assata: An Autobiography" relates her experiences as an activist with the Black Panthers. The author points out her imprisonment as an accomplice to murder. The paper recounts the racism of police officers and cites Assata Shakur's courage.
From the Paper "In Assata Shakur's "Assata: An Autobiography"-- African American activist and Blank Panther member-- Assata Shakur reveals her involvement with Black nationalist organizers and their leaders. Her experiences leading an activist's life demonstrates courage and determination."
Tags: African Americans, racism, prejudice, Black Panthers, activism, violence, prison
A position paper arguing that the Founding Fathers were more intent on preserving their self-interests, when they wrote the U.S. Constitution, than preserving democracy.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, 1998, $ 24.95
From the Paper "The American Constitution of 1787 established both a lasting government for the United States and, contemporarily, the most democratic government in the world. Nevertheless, it would be a grave logical fallacy to conclude that the Founding Fathers supported extreme democratization of American society merely because democratization was the result of their actions. Rather, the Founding Fathers shrewdly protected their own interests while drafting the Constitution. The Constitution epitomized self-interest of the Founding Fathers."
Abstract This report and debate was written as an English project. It focuses on why, as consumers, we place the blame for cigarette smoking solely on the distributors. This paper is meant as a defense for the Tobacco Industry. If you feel it would be helpful to learn more statistical information on smoking as well as a comparison between the arguments, it is provided in this report. Links are also provided so that you may find additional information directly from the organizations.
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the cultural influences that young Maya and Bailey Junior are subjected to as children. The book "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" depicts a number of these influences, and this paper names and analyzes a select number of them. The paper format is a thesis introduction, three main points with paragraphs on each, and a conclusion.
Tags: and, bailey, cultural, influences, junior, maya, on, young
Abstract This paper presents a critical analysis Mariama Ba's "So Long a Letter" and how it depicts the effects of Islam on women.
From the Paper " Life is a constant battle for many; marriage, children, religion, illness, and death are everyday hassles for most individuals. However, women often find these challenges to be particularly difficult due to the continuing oppression from society as a whole. The oppression of women occurs through a variety of channels, including religious faith. Mariama Ba's "So Long a Letter" details an African woman's struggle to regain her life following a heartbreaking sequence of events, primarily related to the effects of her religious faith."
Tags: polygamy, religion, oppression, women, rights, marriage
From the Paper " The creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein commits several evil acts, and at times creates the impression that he possesses an evil heart and soul. However, when he and his actions are fully observed, one can see that he is not truly demonic, but simply a being who is the result of great physical and emotional hardships. He is a product of different strong underlying factors, which together make him appear to be one of true evil. His reasons for killing, the remorse he feels for his horrible actions, the hope he has of having a female companion, and the reasons which lead him to the far north in the end, all, unprejudicedly examined, show that though he may act in sinful ways, deep down he is not a true evil being. "
Abstract This paper addresses the character of Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and how Tom is an example of how the author viewed the role of the diligent and loyal slave during the pre-Civil War era.
From the Paper "Munoz begins his study using the historical contributions of the Mexican Youth Conference and the group MAM. These organizations based their philosophy of advancement and upward mobility on the need for education above the secondary level. With an advanced education, these youths would become aware of and confront the much broader issues of their people within the U.S. as a whole. All of the actions of these movements, were grounded within the context of the American myth of democracy and the virtues of capitalism'. MAM was seen by outsiders as well as those within its membership, as a democracy in action, founded upon the greater values of the dominant society. I believe that Munoz sees this as an ambiguous philosophy, one that while helpful in the advancement of the. Mexican American youth, does not benefit the population as a whole. In fact, this course of action could be seen as detrimental because it fostered the belief that the youth were hindered by the lack of inspiration and encouragement to move towards a better education. "
Abstract This paper analyzes and explores the character of Antoinette Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea". The paper attempts to examine her role as a woman, a native of the Caribbean, and a wife.
From the Paper "Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea tells the story of a woman who most readers are familiar with, but know very little about. Antoinette is better known to most as ?Rochester's mad wife,? from Jane Eyre, a portrayal that is slightly less than three dimensional and, as she is nowhere near being the story's main character, gives little in the way of deep characterization. Rhys picked up the character and gave her a backstory, a history that helps us better understand her "madness" and, in general, who she is. Rhys? Antoinette is fully fleshed out, and through examining her text, Antoinette's madness in Eyre and the latter portion of Wide Sargasso Sea is easier to rationalize. "
Abstract This paper is all about prosody. The poem, Countee Cullen's "Incident" is the analyzed work. In this paper, the author looks at the rhythm of the poem, likening it to cinematic scores.
From the Paper "Countee Cullen was an African-American poet born in New York, and a contributor to the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote of the black experience as he lived it, writing lyrically and imaginatively. His Incident is a short poem describing a brief incident in the speaker's life. While told in retrospect, and with few carefully chosen words, the relation of the experience speaks volumes about racism and how one must deal with it even from a young age. The format of the poem provides meaty contrast to the poem's subject matter, staying at one tempo even when the mood of the poem changes dramatically."
From the Paper "Ralph Ellison's novel, Invisible Man, depicts the trials and tribulations of a young, Black narrator. His quest for self-identity leads him through a bloody boxing match to his dismissal from college and then to New York to look for employment. The oppressive, racist New York society practically eliminates his chances for a job until he, by accident, finds himself speaking at an eviction which results in him getting a job speaking for the equality of the black race. To his disappointment, he finds out that his speaking job isn?t what he thought it would be because of the differences in values between The Brotherhood and himself, since he is still searching for his identity. Ellison concludes that despite all of his narrator's best efforts, people are simply dolls for other people to play with, in which we are doomed to dance from invisible strings while wearing a mask of individualism, and that it is someone else who pulls our strings."
Tags: analyzes, and, as, being, ellison, existence, futile, how, human, imagery, in, it, novel, of, puppet, the, ties, view, with
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts three poems: two by Emily Dickinson "My Life Closed Twice Before its Close", and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death", and John Donne's "Death Be Not Proud Though Some Have Called Thee", analyzing how the personification of death and abstract, powerful words are used to grab the reader's attention, but the uses of tone and structure create three very different ideas and different poems.
From the Paper "In the first poem by Emily Dickinson, death is implied by the word "Immortality". The first stanza, lines three and four, "If Immortality unveil a third event to me", is where personification appears. The second poem by the same author uses personification for three different things. The very first two lines, "Because I could not stop for Death" He kindly stopped for me-??, introduces the audience to the driver of the carriage. In the fourth stanza the speaker talks about passing the sun, but then says, ??Or rather-He passed Us-?(13), bringing the sun to life. I should also mention that throughout this journey "The Carriage held but just Ourselves"And Immortality.?(lines 3-4), personifying an idea. In the third poem by John Donne, the entire piece is addressed to Death as a person. It begins, "Death be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dread"ful, for thou art not so;?(lines 1-2). By using person?ification, each author transforms his work into a powerful statement. Bringing this abstract concept into the tangible, concrete world makes far more ominous and more frightening."
Abstract This paper is a brief analysis of Thomas Hardy's poem "The Ruined Maid", which is written using two speakers, which allows the reader to experience two sides of the encounter. Form and themes in the poem are explored as well.
From the Paper "In Thomas Hardy's poem, The Ruined Maid, there are two speakers, the first one being a friend of Melia, and the second one being Melia, the ruined maid. The friend notices that Melia's appearance has changed dramatically since she has last seen her, and she comments,
"You left us in tatters, without shoes or socks,/ Tired of digging potatoes, and spudding up docks;/ And now you've gay bracelets and bright feathers three!" (ll 5-7). to which Melia replies, "Yes: that's how we dress when we're ruined" (l 8). Her response is dripping with sarcasm. She lost her chastity, and was probably scorned for it, but she doesn?t care. She knows that her life is better than when she was "digging up potatoes" and she is content with the choices she made. The friend seems excited by the transformed Melia, and she gushes on with compliments, to which Melia responds nonchalantly."
Abstract This paper explores the complex themes of "The Beach". It defines the main themes as discovery, the darkness in man's heart, and the conflict of man versus man and analyses these themes with concrete examples from the book.
From the Paper "The primary theme of this novel is discovery. This theme includes both self-discovery and the discovery of something new and unique; an unfound and undisturbed paradise. The beach is a legend amongst young travelers in Asia. It is rumoured to be a lagoon hidden from the sea, with white sane and coral gardens, freshwater falls surrounded by jungle and plants that have remained untouched by man for a thousand years. On this beach, there are said to be a few carefully selected internationals settle in a communal Eden. The narrator is Richard, a twenty-something man who has been subjected to far too many Vietnam War movies. He is adrift in Southeast Asia, Bangkok, and he desires something different, the ultimate travel spot unspoiled by man. Like most of the travelers he meets, Richard is bored with the usual dissonance of Thailand and craves something more exciting and risqu?. Richard is a regular, young, English man in his early twenties. Up until his recent journey to Bangkok, he has had no significant life-altering events in his life; he is a typical product of his technologically advanced environment and he wanted some action in his life."
Abstract This paper argues that Fitzgerald shows Gatsby's success, in his novel "The Great Gatsby" as a hollow and futile attempt to achieve the American Dream.
From the Paper "The goals of the characters in The Great Gatsby are to make money, spend money, have a good time, and worry about morals and responsibility some other time. This shallow, pampered existence becomes the American dream to many in the 20s: to live the life of the idle rich. There are other themes in Gatsby, such as greed, corruption, lust, the Jazz Age, and the American Dream that has gone sadly off course. The Great Gatsby describes the failure of this American Dream. The main character Jay Gatsby becomes so obsessed with his desire to enter the rich upper class that he resorts to crime to earn his fortune."
