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In the article, the writer provides an in-depth research study on the Tariff of 1828, known as the Tariff of Abominations. The writer discusses that this tariff was a significant precursor to Southern secession and the Civil War. The writer also discusses this tariff as an important indicator of the rise of Jacksonian democracy in America.

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"The Civil War and the secession of the Southern states that preceded it is most often seen as the most significant rebellion against the federal government in American history. The decades prior to Civil War however are just as significant as the sectionalist battles that raged and nearly broke apart the Union. One of the key issues during this period that incited debate between federalism and state sovereignty was the so-called Tariff of Abominations."

Tags:tariff of abominations, civil war, states' rights, secession, nullification, andrew jackson, calhoun, tariff of 1828

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A paper about the story of "Metamorphosis" by Frank Kafka. The breadwinner of the family becomes the unwanted, the abominable, and the unforgivable member of the family through the process of metamorphosis into a bug, a cockroach, or insect.

Tags:the, abominable, son

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This paper discusses three women in William Shakespeare's "Othello" and their different relationships with the men they love. It looks at Desdemona and her adoration of Othello, at Emilia and her loyalty to the abominable Iago and finally at Bianca as the sensual mistress of Cassio. The paper describes the characters' love throughout the play and looks at the various outcomes of that love.

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"Cassio, Othello's lieutenant, is a young blade, the dashing, handsome man whom Iago admits has virtues that Iago cannot match. (V:i:18-20) In Bianca, he has a mistress rather than a wife, apparently a prostitute (IV:i:95-96), and while his actions suggest that he is reasonably fond of her (III:iv:167-78), he apparently does not intend to marry her (IV:i:116-117, 120-22, 124-26, 128-30), and while he will try to attend to her when he can (III:iv:176-77), he offers her no assurance that he will give her anything more than a handkerchief he has happened upon. (III:iv:186) When he gives this to her, she is jealous, that this is something from another woman, but there is a youthful innocence and exuberance in her remarks, not the burning rage of Othello's jealousy. (III,iv:178-81; IV:i:147-161) She becomes a tool in Iago's scheming, as he speaks of her to Cassio, while Othello believes that the conversation is about Desdemona. (IV:i:94-144) Although she ordinarily treats love as a mere commodity (Kernan), when she finds Cassio wounded, she seems genuinely concerned for him. (V:i:115-20) Iago turns his malice on her, suggesting she had a role in the attack, which is all Iago's doing. (V:i:85-86, 100-01, 104-10, 116) She recoils at the accusation, but can do little about it. (V:i:122-23)"

Tags:mistress, Iago, Cassio, adoration, character

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In this article, the writer points out that many scholarly articles and studies of 'Twelfth Night' tend to downplay the literary importance of the play by categorizing it as a genial and charming play. The writer maintains that there is not anything inherently abominable about being either genial or charming, but these two words do not do justice to Shakespeare's deceptively "light" play. 'Twelfth Night' is not a tragedy, but this does not prevent Shakespeare from exploring, through comedy, several fundamental themes of human existence: love, grief, and desire. This paper analyzes Shakespeare's exploration of these existential themes as they appear in 'Twelfth Night' and argues that the playwright, through comedy, unveils the ludicrousness and inappropriateness of extravagant and sentimental emotion.

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"The question and the man who asks it barely register in Orsino's mind, but he is quick to pull out his readily available stock of conventional wisdom as soon as he breaks his reverie, and responds to Curio's question with a trite metaphor on love and hunting. No wonder, then, that the servants show signs of impatience and restlessness: their master is luxuriating in a state of complete self-absorption, and the outside world (or the beings that inhabit it) have ceased to exist. Of course, this matters not at all to the extravagant Orsino, as he is completely clueless as to what transpires around him and simply lacks the energy (in the manner of all love-sick gentleman) to engage in hunting or other depleting physical activities.
"Olivia, too, embodies these same characteristics, and it is perhaps unfortunate that the two do not make their own happy ending. Similarly to her determined pursuer, Olivia's emotional "disorder" reveals itself through her conversations with Cesario. The reader knows, before even encountering Olivia, that she is in mourning for a beloved brother. "

Tags:character, play, comedy, behavior

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In this paper, the theme of colonialism is represented within 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. Comparably, both of these novels reflect the misinformation about cultural values that both English and Africans experience in their daily lives. In the case of Marlow he finds English colonialism abominable, but ultimately does very little to counter act English society values. In the case of Okonkwo, he disagrees with the submissive polices his tribe enacts to help the Ibo tribe survive.

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"In this literary analysis the two novels 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe and 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad will be analyzed. The two themes of these novels reflect the horror of colonialism, and the ruthless nature of governments that are presented in these texts. In relation to this the theme of colonialism, the characters in the novels reflect youthful rebellion against their oppressors. In essence, the theme of colonialism and the youthful rebellion against colonial principles can be compared and contrasted within these two novels. In the novel 'Things Fall Apart', Achebe reflects on how the main character relates to the colonial domination that is now imposed on the Ibo tribe in Nigeria."

Tags:achebe, conrad, colonialism

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This paper explains that incest ranks as the most abominable of sexual offenses, especially since it often involves abuse of minors and often is one of the best-kept secrets within a family. The author points out that victims are often blamed within their families and obtaining a conviction through the courts is a long and tedious process; however, relatively recent laws in Montana, Canada and Washington State are now condemning the rapist in these cases of incest. The paper stresses that victims are affected for the rest of their lives with a variety of behavioral disturbances such as eating disorders, prostitution, frigidity and sometimes unwittingly encouraging incestuous behavior in their own families; nonetheless, recovery is possible with work with professional help, often at least two years of psychotherapy.

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"Within families, many simply try to get rid of the products of such taboo unions through abortion, adoption, or abandonment in children's homes, once again punishing the innocent rather than the culprit. In some nations, despite the universality of the taboo nature, in cases of incest young female victims can expect to be thrown out of their family's home without any means of support while their adult attackers are given all time and leeway to sell their property and organize a living for themselves elsewhere."

Tags:secrets, castration, conviction, frigidity, taboo

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In "The Scarlet Letter," a tale of deception, hypocrisy and revenge, Nathaniel Hawthorne reveals some of the minor flaws of human nature as well as a very dark and vile side of it. The paper analyzes the characters of three protagonists in the novel who commit sins: Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth. The paper shows that whereas two of these characters commit their sins as an innocent mistake, only one deliberately and continually transgresses in an abominable endeavor for self-gratification.

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"Hester and Dimmesdale both commit adultery and they deeply regret it. They regret a sin that should not affect anyone beside themselves, and is the business of no other but the two of them. Meanwhile, Chillingworth perpetrates a sin that is so devilishly planned out, it focuses on the wounding of Dimmesdale. It is no longer a matter of revenge. It is a scandalous means of survival by watching the anguish of helpless people. This leech is not satisfied until he has brought destruction upon Dimmesdale. He relishes and remains lively in his old age only by sucking out energy from the feeble Dimmesdale. Chillingworth's sin is by far the worst because, unlike Hester and Dimmesdale's sin, its sole objective is of the injuring of another human being."

Tags:morals, God

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This paper examines how quite a fuss has been raised over Eve Ensler's production of "The Vagina Monologues" (V Monologues) because of its overt and explicit depiction of the female genitalia. It looks at how the appropriateness of the subject matter is questioned, as is the necessity for it to be circulated, mass produced, and performed. It shows how there are proponents for both sides of the issue, arguing equally as fiercely that the monologues are either essential to the liberation and independence of women or abominable to traditional standards of morality and modesty, and how both sides see this work as a key artifact, either to identify with or protest against. The paper is written from an anti-feminist viewpoint and picks apart the "Vagina Monologues", citing the play as an example of societal decay. It also looks at the play as a part of pop culture, contrasting the play from the vantage points of feminism vs. anti-feminism.

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"One primary goal of the monologues was to circulate the word vagina making it commonplace as a part of everyday conversation. An example of this is Ensler's admittedly common use of the word vagina. Ensler says vagina because she fears what we do not speak we forget and the thought of forgetting about vagina scares her (xx, 3). The question arises as to whether or not the term vagina is even important. Is the word vagina important because Ensler tells us it is important? While she drills through her monologues how important the word vagina is in reclaiming ourselves as women, can she get past the cultural biases which have been in place for so long by simply saying her work is important? Those identifying with her stance would agree based upon the thought circulating the word "vagina" is liberating."

Tags:culture, pop, societal, decay, female, genitalia

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In this paper, the writer discusses that both Contraceleon and Pheidippides in the dramas 'Wasps' and 'Clouds' by Aristophanes reflect a decay in moral values through greedy behaviors. The writer points out that the relation that both of these characters share regarding their fathers is disrespect and selfishness. The writer discusses that without a basis for attaining wisdom and moral behaviors, both Contraceleon and Pheidippides reflect an abominable disrespect for their elders, and only for the lavishness of their own greedy lifestyles in a higher-class perspective.

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"This drama study compares the character Contraceleon and Pheidippides in the dramas: "Wasps" and "Clouds" by Aristophanes. In both of these characters there is a wanton depreciation of moral values and respect for their elders, which ultimately reflects Aristophanes cynical evaluation of the Athenian youth of his day. By comparing both Contraceleon and Pheidippides in these plays, there is a distinct lack of respect for their fathers (elders), which demote the value of Socratic wisdom and morality in Greek society. In the play "Wasps" by Aristophanes the character Contraceleon portends rash and cynical attributes to his father, Philocleon, who is a practitioner of law. By confining his father to their home, Contraceleon is used by Aristophanes as a youth bent on distorting the good moral values of law in Athenian courts."

Tags:drama, athenian, society

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the policies and programs promoted by southern nationalists in the United States from 1830 to 1861. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which southern nationalism arose in the U.S., citing specific features of its development, and then to discuss the degree of success on the part of southern nationalists in advancing their agenda.

Growth of Southern nationalism 1830-1860 has to be placed in the context of the transformation of American society and political economy as a whole and in the South in particular. Southern nationalism from the 1830s to 1860 really began in 1820, with the Missouri Compromise, the first major controversy over the American West and slavery. The question was whether slavery would be allowed in new states admitted from the area of the Louis.."