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In this article, the writer analyzes "Drums Along the Mohawk" by Robin Wood. The writer describes that this work examines the drama from 1939 of the same name that was directed by John Ford. The writer discusses that there are two themes or arguments running through Wood's work. The writer studies a predominantly white controlled concept of democracy portrayed in the film and also the family unit as the symbol of this civilization and its predominant values.

From the Paper
"In his essay "Drums Along the Mohawk" Robin Wood presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of the work of John Ford - a prominent director of Hollywood's Golden Age best known for his westerns - in his 1939 drama of the same name. Wood's analysis presents two key, interrelated arguments regarding the film: first, that it affirms a white-dominated, ideological view of democracy/capitalism as reflected in the United States of America; and second, that the film uses the "family/monogamy" ..."

Tags:film, western

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This paper discusses Robin Wood's essay, "Drums Along the Mohawk", in which he presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of the work of John Ford in his 1939 drama of the same name. The paper describes Wood's analysis of the film and the arguments that he presents. It then critically analyzes the article and presents the writer's point of view as to the article's validity.

From the Paper
"These strengths related to the conceptual framework of the film also highlight a key weakness in Wood's text: its lack of extensive discussion of the cinematic aspects of the work. Indeed, with the exception of a brief discussion of composition in Ford's work (Wood 176), there is little discussion of the film as film instead of in terms of its conceptual framework. Despite film being a visual medium, with only a handful of exceptions Wood's text does not address the visual qualities of Ford's achievement."

Tags:Western, film, John, Ford, visual, medium

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This three-page undergraduate-level paper discusses cannibalism in 1846 along the Oregon Trail. The experience of the Donner Party is examined in order to resolve the issue of whether or not cannibalism is ever justified.

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The author of this paper likes the book version of James Patterson's mystery/suspense novel, "Along Came A Spider" (an Alex Cross novel), better than the movie version although the movie version is an effective and entertaining work. This paper discusses that the story is written in the first person, full of details about the life background of Alex Cross and society's reaction to him as an African American detective; but this is missing in the movie. The paper continues that the movie is able to compress the details of the book, which results in a faster moving, exciting mystery story.

From the Paper
"Finally, there is the question of Morgan Freeman, the "Alex Cross" of the film version. Freeman is a fine actor, with both intelligence and screen personality, but to me he is simply too mature for the part of Cross. Already in his sixties, he is much more suited to the role of the grizzled, almost in retirement investigator that he played so effectively in Seven, four years before. Alex Cross of the novels is a much more dynamic figure; one created within the reader's mind with the help of Patterson descriptions."

Tags:African Americans in literature American Americans in film detective films, detective literature

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This paper re-frames the concepts of "sex" and "gender". In this paper the term "sex" refers primarily to biological traits, while the term "gender" refers to the behaviors associated with a particular biological sex, rather than merely the biological sex itself. The paper shows that the existentialist Simone de Beauvoir was one of the trailblazers who opened up this field, while Judith Butler completely re-framed the concepts of "sex" and "gender." The paper then points out that Butler's re-framing moved the spotlight from a subject self with a biological sex/gender, to a performance of gender. The paper also looks at how this re-framing of "sex" and "gender" has had the consequence of freeing gender expression from previous restrictions - at least theoretically. The writer concludes that no gender positions are natural, or entirely dictated by biology. Rather, they are all constructed.

From the Paper
"Up until around the middle of the 20th century, it was almost universally believed that gender is assigned by biology, so that maleness inevitably implies masculinity, and femaleness inevitably implies femininity. It was also widely assumed that all infants are born clearly and indisputably either one sex or the other, and that once they reach sexual maturity they will inevitably and universally wish to choose a sexual partner of the opposite sex. This group of assumptions is sometimes referred to as biological essentialism (Butler; Fausto-Sterling, Sexing the Body; Salih)."

Tags:homosexuality, female, masculinity, politics, biological

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This paper is an edited version of an earlier work originally written by the client. It clarifies several of the professors comments along with clarifying main ideas to strengthen the paper along with tailor it to what the professor wanted it to state. Therefore, this represents a finished product of a previous unfinished work.

Tags:success, schools, extra activities

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This paper explains that, as long as the camper takes a few precautions, the Tahoe Rim Trail is an excellent location for experiencing wilderness camping and having a wonderful camping adventure. The author points out that, for most of the trail's route, there are no established campgrounds; therefore, campers must follow the U.S Forest Service's (USFS) guidelines for "dispersed camping" along the trail, which means campers can choose a campsite anywhere along the trail, but the site must be within 300 feet on either side of the trail and should not be within 200 feet of a water source. The paper gives instructions for avoiding bear activity along the Trail and watching out for rattlesnakes.

From the Paper
"Clearly, wilderness camping such as that along the Tahoe Rim Trail depends on successful planning before the hike. If campers are planning to hike the entire trail, they will need to plan on carrying enough food and water for the entire trip, which can run into quite a bit of supplies. They can replenish water in some of campgrounds along the way, and there are some water sources along the trail. If water from these sources is used, campers should carry a portable water purification system. Campers should never drink unfiltered or purified water from natural sources. Food will be a major part of the planning effort, and a major portion of the weight carried on the trip."

Tags:extreme-lightweight, plan, food, water, bears

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This paper discusses that , in the first chapter of "First along the River," Benjamin Kline traces the philosophical foundations of Western society's belief that humanity determines nature and that the needs of the environment are subordinate to human needs. The author points out that the philosophical underpinnings of human's relationship with nature have shifted from divine sanction to scientific principles. The paper continues that, in "Ecocentrism and the Anthropocentric Detour," George Sessions summarizes the historical development of how humans came to view nature through an anthropocentric lens.

Table of Contents
First Along the River by Benjamin Kline
Biblical Justifications for Dominating Nature
Seeking New Land
Rational Nature of the New World
Social and Political Thought in the 18th Century
Ecocentrism and the Anthropocentric Detour by George Sessions
Ecocentrism and Primal Cultures
Rise of the Anthropocentric Modern World
Spinoza's Pantheistic Metaphysics and the Romantic Movement
Nineteen and Early-Twentieth Century Origins of Environmentalism
Ecocentrism After World War II
Ecocentrism versus Anthropocentric Survival Environmentalism
Rise of the Long-range Deep Ecology Movement

From the Paper
"As Christianity spread across Europe, however, this reverence for nature gave way to a desire to exploit nature. By the Middle Ages, scientific and technological changes allowed people to farm inhospitable land and otherwise "tame" nature. A bevy of technology "grain mills, harnesses, wheel plows and power trains with cranks, among others" allowed people to cultivate more crops and raise more animals. By increasing the food yield, the population tripled. By the 14th century, Europe had become a capital of trade and technology."

Tags:principles, foundation, nature, needs, human

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A paper discussing Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassatt, along with some brief descriptions of selected works. Short biographies are given of both artists. The author mentions the style of each artists.

From the Paper
"From the late 1860s to the late 1880s a French art movement flourished. Derived from Monet's painting Impression, this worldwide movement was called Impressionism. Impressionists painted mainly of modern-day subjects in the open air. They used a lot of bright colored paints (little drawing) and aimed to capture the effects of light. Two great American artists of this time were Thomas Eakins and Mary Cassatt. Thomas Eakins was born on July 25, 1844 in Philadelphia. His father was a writer from which he inherited a lot of talent. He also learned to love the outdoors from his father and his childhood. He was very outgoing and did exceptionally well in school. Eakins especially loved science and math, which he enjoyed using later in his career."

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This paper discuss the problem of cyber squatting along with specific legislation and organizations' rights over their business identity. The issue of trademark is examined and the current domain name registration process is analyzed. Examples are stated involving recent legal cases of domain name abuse.

Tags:arbitration, business, copyright, court, internet, law, legal, name, organization, provider, service, trademark, web