Abstract The author uses Primo Levi's autobiography, "Survival in Auschwitz," to describe the everyday life of a prisoner in the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz. The author gives a brief biography of Primo Levi, and describes how he ended up at Auschwitz, including his experiences on the train ride from Italy. Some of the issues discussed are the day-to-day activities in the camp, and how Levi actually managed to survive the horror in which he was living.
From the Paper "Yet another element in his survival was his friendship with two Italians, Alberto, a fellow H"ftling, and Lorenzo, an Italian civilian worker at the Buna installation whom Levi met by chance. Levi was assigned to Alfredo's block after a two-week stay in the Ka-Be (sick house.) Levi and Alberto shared rations and supported each other in their quest for survival. Lorenzo's friendship was of even greater importance. Lorenzo became Levi's protector and brought him a piece of bread and what was left of his ration every day for six months. Lorenzo's conduct was atypical of the civilian behavior toward the H"ftlinge in the camp. The civilians saw the degraded and disfigured slaves as deserving of their fate even when they threw them potatoes or bread. Above all, Lorenzo treated Levi as a human being, and it was that treatment which Levi believes kept him alive."
Abstract This paper examines the novel "Midaq Alley" in light of the social reality that it depicts. The characters, Muslims in Cairo, and what they represent in terms of human needs, social class and economic status, are discussed.
From the Paper "The novel Midaq Alley by Naguib Mahfouz is a portrayal of several individuals living within a particular section of Cairo. Almost all of the characters are Muslim. Several are middle class but others, the most striking of the narrative, are quite poor and simply struggle to survive. Through creating such variety of characters from different social stratum, whom all meet in the context of the alley of the title, the author is able to construct a novel that both tells a tale and yet is also revelatory on a social and on a political level. The book has often been called "important" not just in terms of its humor and striking literary value, but because of the unsentimental social reality it depicts."
Tags: Muslim, poor, society, need, class, status, Egypt, motherhood, middle-class
Abstract This paper introduces and discusses Primo Levi's concept of "the drowned and the saved" in chapter nine of "Survival at Auschwitz." Specifically it compares two individuals that are not mentioned in that chapter, as examples of men that Levi might put into those two categories, and what it is about these men that put them in these categories.
From the Paper "Levi's concept of the "drowned and the saved" is simple. He describes those who make it through living in the concentration camp of Auschwitz, and those who do not. The bottom line is, those who make it are the saved, and those who do not are the drowned. There is much more to it than that, and Levi tries to delve into the people themselves, and what made them give up, or not give up, but essentially, the principle is the same, there are saved and drowned individuals in each of the camps. "?the drowned, form the backbone of the camp, an anonymous mass, continually renewed and always identical, of non-men who march and labour in silence, the divine spark dead within them, already too empty to really suffer" (Levi 82)."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the book "Reservation Blues," by Sherman Alexie. Specifically, it looks at the musical poem at the beginning of the chapter "My God Has Dark Skin," and how it relates to the beliefs and religion of the characters throughout the book.
From the Paper "These words tell the story of how the Native American's had to give up their beliefs, and their religion for the white man's religion, in the name of "modernity" and "Christianity." The numerous Native American tribes each had a complex religious system, made up of folk tales, and a wide variety of gods and goddesses. Yet, when the white men came and took over the Indian lands, they tried to convert them to the "true" religion of Christianity, while they gave up their old ways and beliefs."
Tags: Indian, god, christianity, modernity, native, american, white, men
From the Paper "George Orwell expresses an entirely negative view of imperialism as he portrays it in his novel Burmese Days. The characters of U Po Kyin, Dr. Veraswami, and Ellis in differing ways demonstrate the damage done to individual lives and human relationships by the corrupting influences of British imperialism in Burma.
No character in this novel is immune from the destructive effects of imperialism. So negative is the portrayal by Orwell of imperialism, in fact, that it can be seen as a novel without hope in terms of altering the imperialistic structure of the British rule in Burma. No character---British or Burmese---appears to be capable of escaping the destructive trap of imperialism. Neither is any character truly sympathetic.
The ugliness of imperialism is so pervasive that it affects..."
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine the use of symbolism and imagery in The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The plan of the research will be to set forth in general terms the pattern of ideas emerging in the work, and then to discuss the symbolic and imagistic means by which the pattern is elaborated, the ideas are given concrete representation, and the combination of dramatic and thematic content given emotional expression.
The action of The Glass Menagerie is built around Tom Wingfield's memory of a family of sometimes violent and often pathetic emotions, and of the just plain sad fate of his mother Amanda and his sister Laura, who each in her way is doomed when it comes to coping with the realities of the outside world. The difference between them is that Amanda is a survivor and Laura a ..."
From the Paper "In her short story "D"sir"e's Baby," Kate Chopin creates an image of Louisiana society and bolsters that image with her use of color imagery and symbolism. The society is sketched in lightly with references to the people, the places, and the mores of the society, and the use of color helps create this image while also foreshadowing the ending of the story. The important conflict is indicated early in the story--Monsieur Valmond? is described as "practical" and as wanting to know "the girl's obscure origin" (49-50). Armand Aubigny, on the other hand, is in love and does not care.
Contrasts between black and white, light and dark, sun and shade, are made throughout the story. Significantly, the child D"sir"e is found in the shadow of the pillar, and Armand falls in love with her 18 years later while she stands in that same..."
Abstract This paper reviews "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver, about how the central character which the narrator refers to as Bub, learns a lesson in being human from the stranger who visits him and his wife. It examines how the story concentrates on different ideas of seeing, with the most important kind of seeing being understanding, something Bub cannot do and the blind man intuitively can. It examines how the locale for the story becomes important as the stranger serves a spiritual purpose and so guides Bub to a new understanding of himself and his place in the world.
From the Paper "Bub is in many ways an unpleasant man for most of this story. He is antagonistic to the blind man even before that man arrives. He is somewhat unreasonable about it to his wife, for the blind man is her friend and should be treated with more respect just for that reason. Bub does not like to have his routine interrupted, however, and is even rude to the man directly once the man arrives. He seems to take it as a personal affront that the other man is blind, and yet as the story progresses, we discover that the man who cannot see with his eyes can "see" better than Bub as far as having an understanding of the world and the people in it is concerned."
Abstract This nine-page business ethics paper discusses ethics in advertising, examines the issues involved, and includes a summary of the facts. The author analyzes a list of the potential solutions, provides a pro and con evaluation summary for each potential solution, and selects the best solution. He then provides analysis and justification for his reasoning, while stating ethical and philosophies and identifying obstacles likely to be encountered in implementing the solution.
Tags: BUSINESS / MARKETING AND ADVERTISING, ethics false advertisement
Abstract This paper reviews "Out of This Furnace" by Thomas Bell, which depicts the process by which a small group of Slovak immigrants are gradually transformed into active participants in a stable American society. The paper uses the social history technique to examine Slovak immigrants in a Pennsylvania mining town.
From the Paper "In the dirty, dangerous cauldron of western Pennsylvania, the uneducated muscle of the eastern Slovak mountains would be transformed into the confident skill of an organizer of men. Through the trials and tribulations of work in and transition to American life overcome by these immigrants, one can observe the forging of a new and more powerful American nation that would be ready to save the entire world from the challenges shortly to come."
Presents a positive review and commentary on Hampton Sides's historical account of World War II, "Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission".
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, 2004, $ 30.95
Abstract This paper describes the plot of "Ghost Soldiers" and then discusses the narrative style of the author, the historical context of the book, and the book's uplifting message of heroism, courage, and virtue.
From the Paper "Ghost Soldiers is a book that depicts the extraordinary skills and virtue of the soldiers of war. Most of all, it is a chronicle of heroism, sacrifices, and triumph dared by the horror WWII had created. Perhaps, we can say that the story presented by Hampton Sides in Ghost Soldiers is a contribution to the journals of WWII. The book is a breathtaking and detailed account of the horrifying experiences of the POW, the rescuing soldiers, and the rest of the soldiers involved in the rescue mission such as the brave Filipino guerillas. As well, the book is an exhibition of the victory of men in uniform and their unspeakable courage to risk their lives for the sake of their soldier-brothers."
Abstract This paper examines how Kate Chopin uses setting, imagery, symbolism, and irony in "The Story of an Hour" to demonstrate the negative effects of living in a society in which women are subordinate to their husbands.
From the Paper "Chopin is able to illustrate the small world Louise lived in by having the entire setting take place in one room. After Louise hears the news of her husband's death, she retreats to her room and "would have no one follow her" (635). This indicates that she had only one place to which she could go to be alone. It is from this room that Louise able to look out at the world. It is also important to note that when Brently returns home, he opens the ?front door with a latchkey,? which indicates that Louise was literally locked inside her own house. We can see that the extent of Louise's entire world was her house. Of course, the story takes place in just one hour, as well. By placing Louise in such a limited setting, Chopin helps us understand how women had very little freedom."
Abstract This paper compares the way the poems, "Dover Beach", by Matthew Arnold, and "Dover Bitch", by Anthony Hech, treat the subject of love. The paper explains that, while both poems are about love, the type of love each poem is describing is quite different. The paper goes on to discuss the different tones in the poems, which render the poems' descriptions of love very differently. Also discussed is how Hecht makes his poem, "Dover Bitch", a commentary about the confusing desire for love by satirizing Arnold's poem, "Dover Beach".
From the Paper ""Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold and "Dover Bitch" by Anthony Hecht are poems that on the surface are based on the same subject--love. Though both poems are about love, the poems are not alike. The love that Matthew Arnold describes is a serious one, while the love that Hecht describes is, arguably, not love at all, but simply desire. "Dover Bitch" uses the "Dover Beach" as a platform to speak of love in a tone that is crass and hollow feeling?a feeling that has more to do with satisfying a physical desire than with satisfying an emotional desire. Both poets achieve their goals through the use of different tones."
Abstract This paper explains the concept of stem cell research and explains in what situations this technology can be used. It also discusses the several advantages of this type of research, medically and scientifically. It reviews some of the opponents of stem cell research, but concludes that the potential benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.
From the Paper "Many advances have come about in the last decade about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for many diseases. Some of these diseases include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, a nervous system disease like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. All of these diseases continue to deprive people of health, independence, and well being. Much research has been done about human development biology. This research has led to the discovery of human stem cells, embryonic stem cells, fetal stem cells, and adult stem cells. Although experiments have proven many breakthroughs in the conversion of a single undifferentiated cell into the different cells comprising the organs and tissues of the human body, much more research is needed. Taking cells from early human embryos and fetal stem cells from aborted, fetal tissue raise ethical, legal, religious and policy questions."
Abstract This paper contends that there is a close interconnection and relationship between the areas of personal, cultural, and organizational values and decision-making. The paper explains that decision-making is based on personal values, which are influenced and impacted by cultural values, ethical systems, and other cardinal aspects. Organizational values, which are often influenced by cultural values in a society, are very important, especially with regard to the decision-making process in the lives of professionals.
From the Paper "Both the military and law enforcement share a strict hierarchical and very rational process of decision making. They have an essentially logical and shared decision making process, which takes into account the greater good of all and not merely personal needs or desires. The important aspect of all organizations is that they usually have a set of rules and ethics intended to control and direct personal values. This is particularly the case in an institution like the military, where the good of the organization supersedes the needs and wishes of the individual."
