Abstract This paper relates that Amiri Baraka's poem "An Agony. As Now" presents the poet observing himself from some distance and taking stock of what he sees. The paper describes how the poet expresses the nature of the black man in American society; he has been made to hate himself by the majority white society that prevents him from feeling complete. The paper shows how he is at war with himself, between the self he was made to be by circumstances and the self he wants to be and is trying to become.
From the Paper "The work expresses the divided and in some ways unfinished nature of the black man in American society, in keeping with the use of only the left parenthesis because the black man may have started becoming but has been thwarted and prevented from achieving completion. In addition, the poet is expressing the view that his reality and his sense of self depends on his hatred of others. He says he hates himself, because he has been made to hate himself by the majority white society that prevents him from feeling complete. When he looks out at himself and hates himself, it is because of his inability to overcome the limitations placed on him. In the world in which he lives, "innocence is a weapon" (13)."
Tags: self-hate, pain, Blacks, society, emotion, imagery, LeRoi, Jones
Abstract The paper focuses on Arshile Gorky's "Agony" and also examines Philip Guston's "Untitled (Waiting)", Barnett Newman's "Vir Heroicus Sublimis", Giacometti's work, Robert Motherwell's work and Robert Morris' "Untitled (Threadwaste)". The paper identifies in all five works of art the artist's continuous affection for pure imagination exercises, an important characteristic of modern, abstract art. The paper explains that under the anguish of the 20th century uncertainties, the artist finds refuge in his work and discovers inner traits of his personality, which, otherwise, would have probably not come out. The paper adds that we do not need to seek interpretations of the artists' work, but simply enjoy the colors, shapes and attitudes for a simple aesthetic pleasure.
From the Paper "Arshile Gorky's "Agony" is one of the excellent examples of how contemporary art turns into an abstract representation of an artist's most inner beliefs, a reflection of his post-modernist anger and anxiety facing the realities of the 20th century. Looking at his life as an Armenian refugee whose mother had died in his arms during the Turkish genocide, Arshile Gorky probably best reflects a sum of all these feelings, eventually translated into an early refuge from this life (the artist committed suicide in 1948).
"As a great representation of modern art, it is difficult to give out a realistic interpretation of this work, but the goal is rather to reveal inner feelings awakened by it. The first thing that is likely to make the viewer wonder is the incredible way the colors are combined into a rainbow of beliefs. There are several categories of colors successfully blended into this work. First of all, we have the bright colors, such as numerous nuances of red, with occasional intermissions of purple and pink."
Abstract In this 15 page paper the author takes a look at the attacks on the World Trade Center. He begins the examination by looking at how the media dealt with the event and the effect that this has had on people ? was it really necessary to show so much detail? Was the media coverage sensationalizing? The author moves on to examine the ethics of reporting and looks at the various debates that are currently going on concerning this issue. The author concludes with a specific look at the way the media works during times of war and makes reference to the Gulf War, The Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and Afghanistan and talks of the media acting as a visual conduit.
From the paper:
"Who can forget the graceful turn of the massive jet as it turned to slam into the second tower, and the massive fireball that plumed outward" There are some pictures that change the world, like the photograph of Kim Phuc at My Lai?a little girl in flames and running. The image of Americans leaping to their death from the upper floors of the towers is like that, and the chilling choreography of their free fall was captured on film as they plummeted to their death rather than endure the agony of burning up.?
Abstract This paper takes a thorough look at the drug MDMA (ecstasy). It characterizes the types of people who use it and uses case studies and medical data to explain the effects of the drug and dangers of its use. The writer also explores the problems in controlling its distribution.
From the Paper "A large proportion of young people in the world today are users of the drug MDMA, or ecstasy, for a simple reason: it provides them with access to an experience that they value. Yet the majority of first-time users has no access to reliable information about the drug and relies on folklore for guidance; many regard the drug as completely harmless, sometimes even beneficial. Unfortunately, ecstasy use can prove fatal, as it has on many occasions. Besides the fact that the drug itself causes several unfavorable short- and long-term effects, many of which remain unknown, the actual content of doses sold on the streets is questionable. The processes of manufacturing and distributing ecstasy are quite inexpensive, and hold much appeal for criminals seeking out a lucrative niche in the drug market. The difficulties in classifying the drug ecstasy have caused complications in creating legislation for the control of its distribution and use; the number of abusers is constantly growing. Ecstasy is one of the most popular, yet dangerous drugs on the underground market today."
From the Paper "This paper is an examination of the 1996 film, Welcome to the Dollhouse, produced, written, and directed by Todd Solondz. The film stars Heather Matarazzo as Dawn "Weinerdog" Weiner, an awkward seventh-grader confronting the hazards and horrors of junior high school. Solondz uses a variety of effective cinematic techniques to emphasize Dawn's sense of isolation and unfairness, from a selective use of closeups to powerful music and sound cues. He keeps the film focused almost completely on Dawn, moving away from her just four times, each for a solid structural reason. The result is a powerful and entertaining portrait of the agonies of adolescence.
Dawn Weiner is a gawky, unpopular student, nicknamed "Weinerdog" (her fellow students have even spray-painted the name across the top of her locker). Her only real friend is the even..."
This paper is based on a quote from the book "My Brother Sam is Dead" by Collier and Collier. The quote " Could the United States have made its way without all that agony and killing?" directs the argument throughout the paper.
Abstract This paper takes a quote from the book "My Brother Sam is Dead" and discusses whether or not the U.S. could have survived without so much bloodshed. The writer of this paper allows for the discussion of American policies and historical decisions that have caused killing in the name of Americans. The paper focuses mainly on the period around the Civil War and the expansion to the West.
From the Paper "Throughout American history residents have been led to believe that the American Revolution was a necessary evil that could not be avoided at any costs. The killing and the agony that was involved in that revolution have been taught in classrooms since the beginning of public education as necessary to the cause(Collier, 1989). In more recent years however, many have begun to question whether or not it was really as necessary as it has been portrayed over the years. In a book by Lincoln and Christopher Collier called My Brother Sam is Dead the possibility of there being to much violence used comes to light through the telling of the plot. After reading the book the answer to the question Could the United States have made its way without all that agony and killing? Becomes a startling and revealing no."
Abstract This paper examines the character Heracles, a popular Greek figure used by both Sophocles and Euripides in their writings. Heracles was a Greek hero who later became a Greek god and is associated with labors, conquering animals and monsters,merriment and violence. It discusses how in Sophocles' "Trachiniae", the story is of the agony of Heracles before his death is told, in Euripides?, "The Heracles", his madness is revealed and in "The Alcestis", he plays a role in bringing an innocent woman back from the dead. It shows how even though both Sophocles and Europides view Heracles as a god and share many similar opinions on him, both writers see Heracles in a different light and portray him in different ways.
From the Paper "Sophocles? Trachiniae is mainly about Heracles' cruel insensitivity. His mistreatment of his wife Deianira drives her to insane jealousy, which leads her to accidentally kill him. When he brings a mistress home with him in the story, Deianira sends Heracles a robe, which she intends to use to rekindle their love. However, the robe is poisoned and kills him instead. Deianira finds out that Heracles? enemy Nessus used her as his means of revenge."
Abstract Punishment was once an integral part of the school life of the children. This paper discusses how corporal punishments was given to the students who were found engaged in any wrong deed. The purpose of punishing the students in the school was to tell that the wrong doing would eventually bring pain and agony. The writer explores the development that with the passage of time, it is now realized that these punishments are no good for the students as they have more negative impacts than positive. The short and long term effects are discussed in this paper, examining whether adults who were beaten as children in schools became more agressive parents. It shows how these punishments not only harm the students physically but are also great threat to their mental health. It examines how people including parents and the young generation (children and teenagers) are now voicing against the abuse of the corporal punishment.
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Overview of the Study
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
and Discipline
The Legal Effects of the UN Convention
General Aims and Obligations
Discipline
Schools and Corporal Punishment
Discipline at School
Responsibility for Discipline
Disciplinary Measures at School
The Legal Basis of a Teachers Authority
Home-School Agreements
Constraints on disciplinary Action
Detention
Safer Schools
The Physical Punishment of Children in the U.K
Child Protection
The Children Act 1989 and Child Protection
The Human Rights Act 1998 and Child Protection
Suggested Reforms and Conclusion
The Need For Change
Bibliography
Cases and Statute
From the Paper "It was the perspective of people a few years ago; that only way to punish someone who did a sinister deed was to use corporal punishment. This is meant to enforce pain to someone who has done wrong by hitting them, beating them, strapping them or even whipping them. These are only a few examples of corporal punishment. Why do we have punishment, How do we benefit from it and how do we abuse it? The most obvious reason for corporal punishment is to castigate one for doing something wrong by means of physical abuse expecting the individual to learn from his or her mistake. But we must ask ourselves this question. Is the person benefiting from this or is he or she not only being physically abused but also mentally. In some cases corporal punishment psychologically affects ones mind on a long-term basis that will stain their memory for a very long period of time."
Abstract This paper discusses that the similarity between Shakespeare's Sonnets 57 and 58 is significant enough that one might wonder on first reading if one does not render the other redundant, but close reading of the poems shows that they not only function as a pair but also the order in which they occur in the Quarto of 1609 is essential to their meaning. The paper explains that the Sonnet sequences do "allow for the construction both of a narrative and of an inward-looking 'I' figure", but it is not at all possible to read the sequence as one might read a novel or narrative poem. The author believes that there is a strong hint of the speaker's agonizing discomfort with the young man's heterosexual involvements buried in Sonnet 58's puns that is a harbinger of the agony to come. Annotated Bibliography.
From the Paper "The sense of the poem resides, however, in the anaphoric use of negatives which can be read, at least initially, as a simple litany of the prerogatives that a slave surrenders. As the negatives mount in intensity, the description of what the speaker gives up expands. In the first quatrain, the statement of self-abnegation is plainest, and there is a hint of some sort of reciprocity in the commercial terminology of "precious" "spend" and "services," an indication that the speaker may be or should be compensated for what he gives up. This vanishes in the second quatrain as the metaphor of "sovereign" is joined to that of "slave" and the feelings of the speaker begin to surface. In the third quatrain he identifies the key to his concern, which is his "jealous thought," and the consequence of this feeling, which is the "sad" state in which he "think[s] of nought" but the young man."
Abstract In Kogawa's novel, "Obasan", the identity of the Japanese Canadian is an identity portrayed as a constant struggle between the spaces which lie between being Japanese and with the agony of trying to understand the Canadian contexts within which this family finds itself. This is the line which both separates the Japanese from the White Canadians, and the line which brings the Japanese into a relationship with Canadians, brought together and joined by a line which is not always visible, but which is drawing on the tensions of a shared history.
Abstract This paper is about the experiences and reactions of Malcolm X at various instances in his life. While Eliezer resigned and submitted to agony, Malcolm X rose to transform himself through a similar kind of struggle. Both suffered injustice. When Eliezer saw the Jews in misery and the immense amount of pain, he lost his belief in God after doubting much. But the misery encountered by Malcolm X only made him want to change and to make things real. Malcolm X became a strong believer in God.
Abstract This paper discusses the claim that something other than his father's tragic murder is the source of Hamlet's distress and the cause for his probing meditations throughout the play. Why does this other experience, awareness, or character affect Hamlet so powerfully? Mostly, it is believed that Hamlet's father's tragic murder is the source of his distress and the cause for his probing meditation throughout the play, but, for my part, that is not the actual reason. No doubt, his father's tragic murder was a strong reason causing his abysmal grief and agony, but, in fact, there were other causes that contributed more toward making Hamlet a totally distressed and anxious man throughout the play.
From the Paper "The women are a major source of Hamlet's grief and despair, and as such, they turn out to be the scapegoats allowing Hamlet to conceal his own resentment and fury at himself for allowing his father to die, and not living up to his own potential. He sees his mother living an outwardly happy life after his father is murdered, and this is a good deal for him to take, as another critic notes."
Abstract This paper examines the poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot. It shows how, by beginning the poem with a quote from Dante's "Inferno", Eliot hints that Prufrock's agony will be spiritual in nature, but he does not reveal that right away. It analyzes how J. Alfred Prufrock views his life as a kind of Hell on Earth, full of dirt created by mankind, and an unspoken agreement in society to make no note of it. It looks at how Eliot creates image after image that could have been beautiful, or at least intriguing, and casts them in an ugly, yellow light. It also shows how the poem contains images of modern society, overbuilt and in an ugly state, and how, with the combination of air pollution and fog, it gives a very negative result of the modernization of cities.
From the Paper "He backs down. He goes through the social niceties, dressing well and following the conventions of the day, making polite small talk at tea, but is too cowardly to speak out when in polite company about the damage they are doing to God's beautiful world. He sees this as a great sin, one he will have to atone for in the next life. The use of the word "ices" is intriguing, because lemon ice is a common flavor, and that would bring the color yellow back into his admission that he is not willing to challenge society by bringing up issues they would rather not face. He hears people talk about the beauty of Michelangelo and listen to great music, but he does not hear them say "Why has the fog turned yellow"?"
Abstract This paper examines how Japan was notorious during the Second World War for actively encouraging the use of "comfort women" and how Koreans and others were pressed into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army. It looks at how, since the normalization of trade and diplomatic relations between Japan and other countries, many have asked why Japan has never officially apologized for these actions. It shows how Japan's failure to acknowledge its role in the agony of these women and other victims of Japanese imperial aggression lends to a generally nationalist view of Japan's role in the war, which compounds existing racist and chauvinistic attitudes that continue to characterize Japanese culture today.
From the Paper "It is estimated that there were over 200 thousand comfort women employed by the Japanese Military during World War 2. (Economist, 13 August, 1998) However, the history of Japan's experience with comfort women isn?t complete, as the government continues to insist that sexual services were provided by private industry despite thousands of accounts to the contrary. According to Lisa Go of ASA-News, Japan's use of comfort women was an attempt to curtail the mass-rape of women in occupied territories, particularly China. As Japan dramatically increased its 700,000-strong military presence in China in 1941, the rape of women in newly conquered territories served to cauterize enemy combatants against the Japanese."
Abstract This paper discusses the timeliness of torture as a current issue. Additionally, international laws in place today are investigated and evaluated. The nature of information obtained in the practice of torture and its reliability is examined. The paper puts forward necessary qualifications for the potential legitimization of torture in accordance with recommendations for the future. The paper contends that, essentially, the possible benefits of torture as a measure to ensure national security demand that its uses be formally assessed.
Outline
Introduction
Why Should Torture Be Discussed?
Current International Law
Effectiveness of Torture
Arguments For and Against Legitimized Torture
Possible Qualifications for Legitimization of Torture
Conclusion
From the Paper "The mere utterance of the word "torture" immediately demands a psychological response from any who hear it. Most individuals feel uncomfortable even imagining it, let alone acknowledging that it has happened to people before, and that it will probably happen to people again. A common response is to simply not allow the concept to enter your mind?if someone is in excruciating pain, look away. This is the response most analogous to the face governments attempt to put on the practice. Obviously, no democratic government wants to be thought of as cruel or inhumane by its citizenry or by the international community. Accordingly, torture remains a topic generally outlawed, and yet unhindered by rigid repercussions. To personify most governments, when torture is used in other parts of the world they turn their heads."
