Abstract
This paper reviews the book 'The House of Spirits' by Allende. According to the paper, Allende begins her work in by discussing the religious and societal belief that women could never be equal to men, and that their place in the social order was to support the world of men and be subservient to their needs (3). This contention by the author reflects centuries of societal belief that women must accept their second class role beneath men, without questioning male dominance as an integral part of the social order. Allende is successful at relaying this historical point of view within her work. However, Allende uses this view to demonstrate the conflict that exists between the female gender and society, and the struggle that women continually experience in their attempt for equality within their individual worlds.

Tags:allende, women, society

Abstract
The death and violent overthrow of Chilean President Dr. Salvador Allende, on September 11, 1973, represents the result of a three-year long testing whether political institutions can survive sharp transformation in their policies. The capitalist class, with help from exterior powers, replaced Allende's democratically elected government with a military regime that ruled for 17 years. The crucial figure in this military coup was Allende's successor Augusto Pinochet. This paper examines the events that led to the overthrow of Dr. Allende's government, as well as the significance of the overthrow. The opinions from scholars Peter A. Goldberg, author of the journal "The Politics of the Allende Overthrow in Chile" as well as Gil Merom, author of the journal "Democracy, Dependency, and Destabilization: The Shaking of Allende's Regime" are used as reference.

From the Paper
"Forty years prior to Allende's rise to power, the Chilean political elite was dependent on bargaining and compromises between government and opposition parties. However, during his regime, Allende made an agreement between his Unidad Popular (UP) the coalition of parties of the left, and Christian Democratic Party (PDC). The agreement provided new constitutional backing for the pluralism of Chile's institutional system, in return for which the PDC agreed to vote for Allende. The agreement guaranteed the existence of the opposition political parties, while the President is in control of armed forces. Social groups like labor unions and institutions like the universities, the private schools and the communication media were guaranteed their autonomy and multiparty character. This marriage between UP and PDC worked almost perfectly during the first year of Allende's regime."

Tags:Christian, Democratic, Party, PDC, Unidad, Nixon

Abstract
This paper traces the history of the the U.S. foreign policy against Chile's Chilean president Salvador Allende, whose death in one of Latin America's deadliest coup d'etats resulted in the presidency of Augusto Pinochet, one of history's greatest violators of human rights. The paper explains that the Nixon Administration, which felt that Allende would communize Chile, established a foreign policy that started using anti-Allende propaganda by comparing him to Castro, cut off aid to all sectors of Chile except the military and planned a coup against him. Even though they must have had an inkling about how Pinochet terrorized his own people, the paper points out that, of the four American presidents during the Pinochet-era, only Carter spoke out against him.

From the Paper
"At first, the Allende years beamed with economic growth, egalitarianism, and social progress. Upon entering office, Allende spent millions on social programs, such as free milk for youngsters, and he nationalized Chile's major industries, including the copper and telephone industry. Multinational corporations with a stake in Chile and members of the Chilean elite worried that Allende would expropriate their private property without fair compensation. In fact, most corporations knew that, since they grossly underestimated corporate holdings in order to pay fewer taxes, they would be undercompensated if Allende nationalized their industries."

Tags:coup anti-communism nixon kissinger, economic crises

Abstract
The paper begins with a biography of Isabelle Allende. It shows the turning point in her life when her uncle, the president of Chile was overthrown. It then outlines her novel "Casa de los Espiritus" and compares it to her life. It emphasizes the Chilean government and discusses the irony and magical realism in the novel. The paper also examines religion and its effect on her life and beliefs.

From the Paper
"The most interesting thing about the novel, though, was its connection with real life. Upon reading about Allende, the reader finds that the characters are based on her own family, and there is a real element of telepathy in Isabel's life. Clara, one of the main characters is based on Isabel's grandmother. She is similar in many ways. She tells Isabel stories, she performs telepathy, and she is very close to both her daughter and granddaughter in spirit. Esteban was also based on a family member, her grandfather. He was a strong man like the character of Esteban. The difference, though, between Esteban and her grandfather was that her grandfather wouldn't pour out his feelings to his granddaughter. This is why the story was written with using the memories of Clara, to give it a different background. (Gautier 18) "

Tags:Casa, de, los, Espiritus, Salvador

Abstract
This paper explains that Isabel Allende's "The House of the Spirits"
contains a steady conflict within characters as they try to achieve harmony between their inner and outer worlds. The author points out that Clara is a character who is seemingly trapped in her inner world because she cannot escape what is happening within her own mind; however, Blanca and Alba are affected much more by the happenings in the outside world and their lives constantly are torn apart by the actions of other people. The paper relates that, because it is the driving force behind many of the characters' actions, the setting of this novel, which is assumedly Chile during periods of political turmoil, is important.

From the Paper
"Esteban Trueba is a character whose main interest is in the outer world, with very little attention paid to the happenings of his inner world. He is a hard-working man who wants to achieve great wealth before his time on Earth is over. His main goal is to become rich because of all the material goods that such status would bring him. He is a short-tempered and violent man as well. He never seems to be happy with anyone in this novel, as there is always something that sets him off. He is more concerned with controlling people and having them do exactly as he pleases than he is with changing the type of person that he is."

Tags:conflict, inner, outer, chile, turmoil

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In this paper, the basis of inward and outward beauty is examined by revealing the magical realism and physical descriptions that both Morrison and Allende present in their novels. In this capacity, they contrast and compare in how they depict physical beauty, but it is Allende that presents a deeper, more metaphysical appropriation of how beauty affects Rosa and her family around her. The paper shows that these forms of beauty both offer a keen insight into how ethnicity and culture play into how people interact with one another, as depicted in the novel forms.

From the Paper
"The aim of this literary study will be to examine the nature of inner (spiritual) and outward beauty (physical) within the novels: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende. By comparing and contrasting the essence of these two forms of beauty, one can realize how both of these authors present their opinions on the theme of beauty. In essence, the tenants of beauty differ in representing cultural and ethic values within these writings presented in this study. In the novel The Bluest Eye Morrison formulates her concept of beauty through an inner perspective, especially though the Pecola Breedlove. The main scope of racism is depicted by the Breedlove family being `ugly', as they are not only not deemed `beautiful' by white standards; they are also ugly to the people of their own race."

Tags:allende, morrison, literature

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This paper analyzes the way in which women are portrayed in Allende's "The House of Spirits." Specifically the paper examines magic realism and the discussion of female power and autonomy in the lives of the women characters.

From the Paper
"Isabel Allende's novel "The House of Spirits" is best known as a journey into a world of magical realism. However, it is important to note Allende's other mission within the narrative, namely a discussion of female power and autonomy in the lives of her characters. In fact the way in which women are portrayed in "The House of Spirits" relates plainly to one of the novel's key themes and allows Allende to articulate an interesting point about the rights of women within a patriarchal society."

Tags:women, allende, spirits, clara, blanca, alba, equality, power, male, patriarchal

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The paper discusses the feminist fictional voice depicted in the book both through its characters and through the use of magical realism. It also notes the comparison between Allende and author Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This paper compares the book with its film version, and points out the ways the movie fails to convey a good representation of the novel.

From the Paper
"Allende's female characters demonstrate this truth. Clara is the epitome of the woman for whom life is process, and her ability to speak to the spirits and to see the future shows that process is the meaning in her life. By contrast, her husband Esteban is dedicated entirely to goals--first to becoming rich, then to marrying well, then to building on his riches and his prestige, and ultimately to preserving all that he has built."

Tags:language, parody, fiction, legends, myths, clairvoyance

From the Paper
"The Overthrow of Allende
Paul E. Sigmund, author of The Overthrow of Allende and the Politics of Chile, 1964-1976, studied Chile for more than a decade. He lived there and taught there. He combines scholarly research with firsthand experience to give the reader a detailed accounting of Allende's years in power, the Frei government that went before, the coup that ended it, and the Pinochet government that followed Allende.


Dr. Sigmund scrutinizes every aspect of Chilean government, society, politics, economics, and international relations. He carefully examines the role of the military and the voting behavior of different groups in the elections leading up to the coup. In the last section of the book he discusses Pinochet's government, including an analysis of this entire Chilean..."

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"Isabel Allende's "The Infinite Plan"
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary defines "infinite" as "subject to no limitation or external determination." "Plan" is, on the other hand, defined as "a method for achieving something." Thus, Allende's title immediately leads the reader to the inherent contradictions Gregory Reeves' will face during his life. The novel illustrates the map of Gregory's life as determined by the moral lessons he learns throughout. As the title suggests, the plan of Gregory's life is shaped by a series of events that demonstrate the infinite possibilities of human nature. Simultaneously, however, it explores the ways in which our infinite possibilities can be limited by our human associations.

Norma Helsper argues the family serves as a powerful symbol in Western society.."