Abstract Using Shakespeare's thoughts and feelings regarding love expressed in the 116 Sonnet, this paper analyzes the love relationships in "Much Ado About Nothing". The play paints a clear picture of the thoughts and opinions Shakespeare expresses in the sonnet. When a reader compares the foil love relationships of Benedick and Beatrice to that of Hero and Claudio, Shakespeare's meaning of a love that doesn?t "alter when it alteration finds" can be truly appreciated. This paper is filled with many textual examples of ways that Claudio and Hero both fail to build the kind of love that Shakespeare admonishes lovers to have. It also examines the inconvenience and pain of Benedick and Beatrice's love, which at times seems to be "against their will".
From the Paper "Here [quote from Sonnet 116] Shakespeare express his feelings about true love and the elements that need to be included in a loving relationship. Love should not be a mere infatuation that is easy to overcome, but rather a long-lasting relationship that can never be broken. This was not a conventional idea in Shakespeare's time, where the woman's dowry, not her love, was the prize most sought by suitors. Shakespeare gives a wonderful example of what he thinks true love should be in Much Ado About Nothing in Benedick and Beatrice's relationship. In the play, he also offers a relationship foil to Benedick and Beatrice, that of Claudio and Hero. This foil compares the traits Shakespeare feels need to be included in true love with the conventional ideas about love of his day."
A discussion of the sign and symbol-based language experiments conducted with great apes over the last forty years, including criticisms, findings, and implications. Addresses projects with gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos.
6,395 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 15 sources, 2002, $ 148.95
Abstract This paper addresses a number of different language experiments that have been performed with all four species of great apes - gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos, and the advantages, disadvantages, and relative success of each, including conducted experiments. The author discusses the physical limitations of the apes, the advantages of using sign language as opposed to keyboard and symbol-based language, and criticisms brought up by various skeptics. The paper also mentions other types of cognitive activities in which the apes have participated, including painting and learning a system of economic exchange.
From the paper:
"The Koko Project is currently the longest running and most successful of all the ape language projects. Patterson's goal was for Koko [the gorilla] to learn 200 signs ? she now knows over a thousand, and understands at least 2,000 words of spoken English. She asks questions, she lies, she tells stories, she uses the negative, she uses and understands abstract words like love, hate, and death, and she even tells jokes. One of the most famous incidents involves a conversation between Koko and one of her teachers regarding the color of her blanket. As she was getting ready to go to bed, the teacher asked Koko what color the blanket was. Koko responded "red," even though the blanket was white. The teacher admonished her and asked her again, refusing to believe that Koko would make such a simple mistake. Still, Koko responded "red," and repeated it several times. The teacher was perplexed. Then Koko pulled a tiny piece of red lint off the blanket, pointed to it, and signed "red," and started laughing her deep, breathy, gorilla laugh. Humor, then, is another quality we humans can no longer claim for ourselves alone."
Abstract The issue of the consequences of scientific knowledge is a commonly debated one. Mary Shelley, in the nineteenth century, offers a deep and comprehensive understanding of human values and attitudes towards science in her novel "Frankenstein". This paper shows that instead of simply categorizing science and scientists as either good or evil, Shelley presents a complex network of interwoven values concerning a scientist's responsibility to himself, society and in the practice of science. The paper shows that Shelley analyzes the effects of the accretion of scientific knowledge. As a result, she admonishes scientists who do not think of the consequences of their imprudent certainty of the progress of science and its inherent benefits to mankind. Instead, Shelley asserts that although it is feasible to study nature, the natural world will not succumb to domination.
From the Paper "Shelley implies that although a scientist may possess the necessary knowledge to achieve almost limitless scholarship, he must think of the consequences of his actions. While Frankenstein represents a rash scientist who must later pay for his lack of regard for society, Walton aspires to discover a total source of power but his ambition is moderated by his love and respect for humanity. Walton, as Shelley's ideal scientist, possesses a more developed conscience than Frankenstein. He strives for distinction by acquiring knowledge yet turns back when his actions have the potential to harm others."
Abstract In this study the author raises many points that question the validity of the war in Iraq. The paper centers on the lives lost and America's greed in wanting control of the oil resources in the Middle East.This paper presents the point of view of the author only and is quite biased in that respect. In conclusion the author admonishes the government for entering Iraq and recommends the immediate cease of the fighting and a full pull out from Iraq.
Intelligence Failures
Willingness to Believe the "Evidence"
Construction Contracts
Cost to the U.S. Taxpayer
Death of U.S. Troops
From the Paper "Quite simply, there was an enormous misinterpretation of CIA gathered intelligence concerning the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs and supply stocks of Hussein. The mistake was made not only by the U.S. agencies and leading decision-makers, but also by U.S. allies such as England. It was well-documented that Hussein had used chemical weapons against Iran and Iraqi Kurds. It was also documented that chemical weapons and biological and nuclear development programs were discovered after the first Gulf War and that Hussein strongly resisted international inspection efforts in recent years. "
Abstract In this article the author highlights the factors that affect the choices made by people , mainly older, who have less and less leisure time on their hands. He admonishes how they choose convenience foods over healthier alternatives. The paper concludes that producers and regulators should be better educated and informed about the nature of consumers' food choice processes in order that costly errors can be reduced.
From the Paper "A supposed need arises when there is incongruity between a desired state and an actual state. Some might call this hunger, but hunger is not the only need that food satisfies and depleted food reserves in the body is not the only way in which the desired and actual state may diverge. Dissatisfaction with an existing product, resulting from a gap between expectations and reality, may cause a gap between the actual and desired state."
This paper analyzes the controversial issue of censorship in the fields of art and entertainment and the U.S. government's role in deciding what should and should not be showed to the public.
Abstract The writer of this paper explores the age-old issue of censorship, which has been a problem for artists since ancient times when Michelangelo was admonished to paint fig leaves on his nude figures. This paper discusses how censorship continues in America today while stating that there are certain parties and groups who would abolish any public displays of artwork that they find offensive or immoral. This well-researched and informative paper delves into the legal and moral aspects of censorship and also cites several court cases on this particular subject.
From the Paper "One recent and shocking example of censorship occurred on September 29th of this year in Washington D.C. The Senate unanimously voted to approve a measure that stated that the federal government should hold back funds from the Brooklyn Museum of Art. While this measure does not necessarily affect federal monies, it expresses the extreme opinion of the Senate and paves the way for lawmakers' future justifications for freezing funding to the Museum. At the core of this controversy is an exhibit entitled "Sensation," part of a British show which features a picture of the Virgin Mary smeared with feces."
Abstract In this paper the author examines the endless war on drugs and terror and looks at the possible links between the two. He examines the rumors that after 9/11, Afghan drugs proffered by bin Laden's networks had been planted to glut the world market. The author highlights how in his opinion, the fight against terrorism which essentially focuses on direct action, is as doomed to failure as the now-fading war on drugs. He believes that attacking the terror cells is not the solution and the greater threat is those that finance terror who are never traced or caught. The paper also criticizes governments, who he admonishes for lacking focus, and having too many interests with no clear goals in mind. With this in mind the author concludes that those who succeed and achieve their goals are the ones who have a clear aim and purpose.
From the Paper "Though the fight against terrorism essentially focuses on direct action, it is as doomed to failure as the now-fading war on drugs. The American anti-terrorist effort currently focuses primarily on Al Qaeda, which operates through separate cells in different countries around the world. According to Marshall Billingslea (2003), "Al'Qaida is perhaps best viewed as part of a spider web. At the center of the web are a number of terrorist groups - dozens actually, of varying sizes with varying agendas. Al'Qaida and [and its proxies include groups] such as the IMU in Uzbekistan, and Jemaah Islamiyah in Indonesia, and Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, and EIJ in Egypt, Algerian groups such as the Salafist Group for Combat and Prayer, Chechen and other radical groups." Billingslea goes on to say, "The spider web of loosely-organized terror groups has no single, integrated command structure."
Abstract The paper focuses on the issues that were presented with the 1980s the slogan "think globally, act locally," which was an admonishment to humanitarians looking for a way to conquer global problems as hunger and disease. The paper suggests that as the world becomes more tightly bound, the slogan could be extended to include other aspects of the world order such as terrorism abuses of multinational corporations, child labor practices, global warming, land mines, oil consumption and pollution.
From the Paper ""Think Globally, Act Locally," A Slogan or Force of Improvement In the 1980's the slogan, "Think Globally, Act Locally," was a popular saying and bumper sticker amongst progressive individuals that sought social justice and humanitarianism through local organization. In the same token, the slogan itself, is still very relevant today with issues like global terrorism, environment, The World Trade Organization, child labor and other issues that could fall into the same category of concern."
Abstract This paper discusses many of the prophecies of the minor prophets in the Bible. It discusses prophecies of Obadiah, Jonah and Nahum and compares their styles and messages. The paper discusses each prophet's circumstances to attempt to understand why they prophesied the way that they did and analyzes some of the language that they use in order to portray their messages.
From the Paper "The book of Nahum addresses in detail the fall of Ninevah, which evokes similar themes that Obadiah addressed such as the sin of pride. More than Edom, though, Ninevah displayed the sin of abject cruelty and godlessness. Nahum declares God's will with authority, asserting that the wrath and vengeance of the Lord will obliterate Ninevah. The prophet relays the word of God: "I will burn your chariots in smoke, and the sword shall devour your young lions; I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers shall be heard no more," (Nahum 2: 13). Nahum's relationship with God seems intimate; he speaks as a translator for God's word and unlike Jonah he is not self-referential. However, Nahum weaves his own commentary between his direct quotes from the Lord."
Abstract This paper discusses the period covered in the primary documentation associated with Chapter 19 of Eric Foner's "Voices of Freedom", as a period of transition. It states that the era surrounding World War I demonstrates a time when the definitions of intrinsic values were being challenged and reassessed almost on a constant basis. From 1916-1920 America was involved in reformulating what values it was said to hold dear and the official take on what those values mean was often one that did not meet with everyone's approval. From President Wilson's speech admonishing American business for being too isolationist and short sited in international dealings to the final work in which Fitch expresses the context of regional labor strikes, there is a sense of a collective demand for change as well as a reassertion of the cries for freedom and even a reevaluation of the very definitions of freedom and democracy. Furthermore, the author asserts that each of these messages, from texts and transcripts that were written and felt between 1916 and 1920, is a timely message about the modern world.
From the Paper "Realizing with new zest and fear of democracy not being the underpinning of this peaceful conquest that Wilson speaks of a law is passed that bans free speech, when such speech could be seen as contrary to the cause of WWI and democracy, Congress and Wilson pass the Espionage act of 1917, creating yet another reason for protest, of the forgetting of the derisive nature of the past. Debs, in his speech could be talking about the Patriot Act, allowing government to overstep its constitutional boundaries, once again, some would say. Debs admonishes congress and the officials overseeing his trial, again naming names. (94-98) Bourne discusses disenfranchisement, as it is associated with old versus new immigrants and rightfully asks the do-gooders trying to Americanize immigrants to remember that they were also once immigrants who were given credit for establishing freedom and now taking it away by forcing their own brand of Americanism on the new comers."
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