This paper compares Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" and L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of GreenGables" through the literary power of imagination in the lives of these heroines.
Abstract This paper contrasts the novels "Madame Bovary" and ?Anne of GreenGables? in terms of their strong imaginative rebellious heroines that impacted their society at the time of the release. Both books had enormous popularity in their time. The paper explores how these heroines significantly express the power of imagination and literature in the lives of "everyday" women. Their lives are examples and warnings for temperance.
From the Paper "At first glance, the improbable comparison of Flaubert's Madame Bovary to L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables seems amusing and far-fetched. Although written in different languages over fifty years apart, and representing completely different societies, there is a connection. Bovary is a vulgar tale of adultery and struggle, ending in suicide. Anne, a children's novel, portrays the life of a small orphan on P.E.I. So what is it that continues to connect the two in my mind?"
Tags: characterization, characters, comparisons, female, protaganists, emma
The growth and individuality of L.M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley in "Anne of GreenGables", "Anne of Avonlea", and "Anne of the Island", depicts an inner struggle from self-delusion to self-awareness that can be recognized within us all.
Abstract The paper discusses how the character, Anne Shirley is more than a character in a book. She has been a friend and kindred spirit to millions of people over several generations. It shows how we relate her adventures to our own lives and filter them through our own experiences. Anne grows from childhood into adolescence, from adolescence to adulthood and beyond and each step of the way the reader is there with her, sharing her decisions, facing her fears and relating it to their own lives. The paper discusses how the growth and individuality of L.M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley in "Anne of GreenGables", "Anne of Avonlea", and "Anne of the Island", depicts an inner struggle from self-delusion to self-awareness that can be recognised within us all.
From the Paper "The novels are over, Anne finally realized she loves Gil, and their future seems set, so why do we still need more? What is it about Anne Shirley that has kept a world at her side for close to a century? Epperly captures it best when she states; "we cannot fully explain Anne's hold over us"(46). My mother and grandmother both read Anne's story before me, loved her spirit, and secretly wished to be her. Three generations of women enraptured by one small girl with the heart of a lion. Why? "Anne Shirley continues to live on today because she does not conform to reader expectations, to cultural stereotype, or accepted convention"(Epperly 70). I like to believe Anne Shirley lives on today because each of those readers would consider her a friend and kindred spirit and has held and cherished a piece of her in their hearts since they first discovered her. There is something about Anne that brings out the best in people. Her imagination, her joy in every common thing, her virtues and her faults; Anne is an icon for attaining our dreams."
Abstract This paper discusses how two of the major questions raised by "Anne of GreenGables" are whether Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert were successful foster parents and what type of challenges they faced as foster parents. The argument is made that Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert were successful foster parents and that they provided all of Anne's basic needs(food, water, shelter, etc...), they provided her education, they guided her through life in Prince Edward Island and they provided love and support. It attempts to show that all of these feats were complicated by the fact that, the Cuthbert's were questionable foster parents initially and that Anne was poorly suited to the rigid social environment of rural life in Prince Edward Island.
From the Paper "Marilla seems to be the perfect example of what the average person in the Avonlea Community is supposed to be like. She finds it extremely difficult to deal with Anne. To a large extent this is because Anne is such an imaginative free-spirit. Marilla is totally against being imaginative. She even says to Anne, "When the Lord puts us in certain circumstances He doesn't mean for us to imagine them away"(Montgomery 1993: 57). This statement indicates that Marilla and Anne have totally different worldviews. These conflicting worldviews cause a great deal of conflict between Marilla and Anne."
Explains that the orphan character has a very powerful meaning in children's literature. Looks at how they are often used to represent development of character and self-esteem in the young orphan throughout any given story.
Abstract This paper examines two examples of child orphans: Anne Shirley in Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel, "Anne of GreenGables", and Mary Lennox in Frances Hodgson Burnett's work, "The Secret Garden". It explains how, in these two children's classics, the orphan child is used to demonstrate an ability to make the best of an unfortunate situation in life. With the help of other characters in their respective stories, these two young girls play vital roles in manifesting to readers that retaining a positive attitude, developing solid friendships, having a will to enjoy life and attaining strong self-confidence are essential to ensuring an enjoyable childhood.
From the Paper "Anne Shirley, a young girl mistakenly adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables, plays an influential role in demonstrating the importance of having a positive outlook on life. Despite being subject to an unfavourable past, Anne considers here new home in Green Gables as a chance to start over. Anne exemplifies her cheerful, positive nature before she even arrives at Green Gables when she is riding with Matthew Cuthbert. Anne, overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery, exclaims gleefully, "this Island is the bloomiest place. I just love it already, and I"m so glad I"m going to live here"(Montgomery 21). Here, the author is trying to bring forth Anne's ability to put the past behind her. At this point the reader knows full well that Anne is coming from an orphan asylum but she is still portrayed as being polite, and willing to act pleasantly. Another example of Anne's positive outlook comes near the end of the novel after she is finished school and is convincing Marilla that she has full intent on staying at Green Gables and helping her out with her diminishing eyesight. Anne turns down an academic scholarship to take a job as a teacher in Avonlea. Anne views it as a chance to show Marilla her appreciation for her being there as a friend and as a mother figure during her years at Green Gables. Marilla questions her choice and Anne replies, "I don"t know what lies around the bend, but I"m going to believe the best does"(Montgomery 324)."
Abstract This paper discusses the young life and development of author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. It provides an overview of her major works, focusing on her 1908 novel, "Anne of GreenGables." The paper also discusses what influence Montgomery has had on modern Canadian literature. A table of the novels that she wrote during her career is included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "The research showed that Lucy Maud Montgomery was born November 30, 1874 and died in 1942. She was a Canadian author most popularly known for her Anne of Green Gables series, but the research also showed that she was a prolific contributor to other publications such as "The Delineator" as well. While she is less well known for these works, her biographers were consistent in emphasizing her contributions to and influences on modern Canadian literature, and her childhood home has become an international tourist destination due in large part to the descriptions she communicates in her Anne of Green Gables series. Over the years, tens of millions of young readers have enjoyed "Maud's" works over the years, and in the final analysis, it is reasonable to suggest that tens of millions more will be reading her Anne of Green Gables series in the years to come."
Abstract This paper considers Judge Pyncheon as the main character of Hawthorne's "The House of the Seven Gables," particularly in relation to the novel's main theme. The paper discusses the novel's ensemble cast of characters.
From the Paper "Nathaniel Hawthorne's romance "The House of the Seven Gables" is unlike most works of literature in that it truly features an ensemble cast of characters who all play a significant role in the plot and the articulation of Hawthorne's main theme. Indeed one could make an argument for any one of the characters as the driving force behind Hawthorne's narrative."
Abstract The paper's author contends that the global warming crisis and skyrocketing energy costs are causing businesses of all types to look for more cost-efficient methods of doing business. The writer continues and states that a growing number of companies have benefited from incorporating environmentally responsible systems into their operations. The writer then provides an overview of so-called "green", i.e. environmentally friendly, product labeling and marketing techniques, including recent Federal Trade Commission policies and actions concerning "green marketing claims" and "green labeling"; the ISO 14020 series that covers eco-labeling; and "green washing". A summary of the essential factors about the core elements of these issues and important findings is presented in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction.
Review and Discussion.
Federal Trade Commission Recent Policies/Actions on "Green Marketing Claims/Green Labeling Techniques.
ISO 14020 Series.
Green Washing.
Conclusion.
References.
From the Paper "As noted above, there are a number of benefits that accrue to green business practices that extend far beyond the immediate cost savings that might be realized through their use. One of the more important of these is the increased consumer demand that can be generated by promoting a company's products as being environmentally friendly. For instance, according to Fimbel, Grajel, and Robinson (2001), "Logging companies may be persuaded to comply with conservation measures associated with paying a conservation bond, if consumer demand for green-labeled timber was sufficient to significantly alter their profit margins" (p. 395). This author adds, though, that the results of a recent study also found that although several logging companies in Central and South America improved their market positions by selling certified wood, there was no evidence that timber purchasers were willing to pay substantially higher prices for certified timber (Fimbel et al.). This trend is being evinced in the European Union as well, where environmentally conscious consumers may elect to purchase a green labeled product over one that is not, all other things being equal. In this regard, Fagotto and Graham recently reported that, "The British government recently unveiled a plan to develop standard metrics for greenhouse gas emissions of products and services as a first step towards a green labeling system that would guide consumers' and businesses' choices" (p. 73)."
Tags: enviroment, global warming, green business companies incentives federal trade iso product labeling investment, carbon emissions, ecology
Abstract The paper relates that in the attempt demonstrate stewardship and corporate social responsibility, many organizations are attempting to green their business. The paper then relates that these organizations tend to focus the greening process on procurement and manufacture and forget to include logistics. Thus, much of the efforts of these companies is wasted when logistics enters the situation and is not environmentally conscious. The paper then goes on to discuss methods of implementing green logistics, noting that the shift to looking at green logistics as not only responsible but essential to healthy business.
From the Paper "Either way there are many things that companies can look for either in a logistics contractor or in their own logistics/transportation/shipping department. In short each company must make the best decision for itself and its products based upon the logistics needs of its products. (Colby, Kingsley & Whitehead, 1995, p. 132) Part of doing this in a greener manner is to research the green options for logistics, what forms of logistics are more green than others and what kind of logistics decisions can be made to green those which are currently less green than others. Obviously if timely delivery of volatile goods is at stake and overseas transportation is required then flight is unavoidable, while if products can be sent via surface, because they are non-perishable and needed for warehouse rather than direct and current consumer demand than surface methods could be more green, depending on the methods used and the actions of the logistics professionals."
Abstract This paper tells the story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam. The writer discusses that she hid for 25 months before being discovered and then was sent to a concentration camp along with her sister and parents. The writer tells that Anne, her sister and mother died in the camps. In this paper the writer shows that her father survived and published her diary, which has become known the world over as "The Diary of Anne Frank".
From the Paper "When Adolf Hitler came to power, his anti-Semitic beliefs were put into practice by his Nazi party, which passed anti-Jewish laws and built concentration camps, where millions of Jews were killed or died from the harsh conditions. Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl and her family were forced to hide and Anne began a diary which documented the sufferings of her family. It has become famous as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and has been made into movies, TV specials and plays. The diary ..."
Abstract This essay explores the cultural and social dimensions of the color green. The color green is often associated with sensations that could be described as soothing, healing, leisurely, and peaceful. This paper goes on to discuss how symbolically, green can also be a mixed metaphor of sorts in that, while someone can use it to say they are in the money, it can also be indicative of a lack of experience, rage, hate, or envy.
A review of the work of Wangari Maathai the woman activist in environmental issues and her efforts in the formation of the "The Green Belt Movement" that she initiated.
Abstract The paper discusses that women in the world have become more prominent in their fight to protect the environment and the ecosystems. In this discussion the paper highlights the efforts of Wangari Maathai, the woman activist, in achieving a reduction of the negative effects on the environment of deforestation. The paper states that in terms of female activism, Maathai has helped to show that women in Africa are capable of playing a leading role in environmental issues. The paper concludes that the Green Belt Movement that she initiated has helped to raise awareness about environmental issues not only in Africa but internationally.
Outline:
Introduction
The Green Belt Movement
Wangari Maathai and the origins of the Green Belt Movement
Conclusion
From the Paper "Environmental activism has become an important part of the battle to save the environment in the age of global warming and climate change. In the last decade, women have become more involved in active and leading roles. Initiatives such as the Green Belt movement have proven their worth as essential in the battle against the decline in environmental standards throughout the world. This paper will discuss will the Green Belt Movement and its founder, Wangari Maathai, from both the environmental and social perspectives. While this movement has been proven to have a considerable affect on the issue of deforestation, it is at the same time a social movement that has also advanced the cause of the empowerment of women in Africa and the world."
Abstract This paper discusses green building construction and points out that this design saves energy as well as money. The paper explains that green building construction is vital and is a determinative of project success. The paper also explains that the individual needs to take the initiative in addressing construction design and development and associated costs as well as funding, marketing and sales. In addition, the paper tells us that green building construction holds great financial promise for the future. A graph of taxes by state is included with the paper.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Significance of study
Methodology
Literature Review
Findings and Conclusion
From the Paper "The work of Andrew Meyerson (2005) entitled: "The Dollars and Cents of Green Construction" states that green construction and design can not only save energy but also can result in monetary savings in the areas of: (1) Tax breaks and rebates; (2) Lower construction costs; (3) Reduction or elimination of the need for heating and air-conditioning equipment and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance and electricity; (4) Reduction in energy and water bills by as much as fifty-percent; (5) Increase in labor productivity, retail customer sales and apartment rental prices; and (6) Protection of operating budgets from increases in energy prices. (Meyerson, 2005, p. 2) Meyerson relates that practically all states offer incentives in the form of reduction of taxes for construction that is friendly to the environment. (2005, p. 4) Additionally in green construction projects where a pre-existing structure is on the construction site, cost savings may be realized through reuse of as much of the existing structure as possible. Additionally, is it necessary to be aware of the attitudes that serve as drivers of the choice of clients to use the firm and added to this is the fact "that commercial 'green buildings' outperform their conventional counterparts across a wide variety of metrics, including energy savings, occupancy rates, sale price and rental rates, another very practical and often times overlooked data for improving the cash flow of the client is the "energy efficient commercial building tax deductions.""
Tags:green, building, construction, funding, marketing, save, money, energy
Abstract One must understand the purpose of a film in order to fully engage in a discussion of it. War films serve one of three basic categorical needs - to instill patriotism (as in "The Green Berets", "Private Ryan", and "Pearl Harbor"), to entertain (as in "Starship Troopers" and "Red October"), and to frighten (as in "Platoon" and "The Deer Hunter"). "The Green Berets" and "Platoon" both cover the same conflict, but have major differences that mark them as quite dissimilar films. The time of production, the purpose and motivation, the tone and sense of reality in each are strikingly different but provide very good insight into the overall confusion about the Vietnam War that continues today. It is the purpose of this paper to examine both films in comparison and contrast so as to gain a better understanding of both.
Abstract This paper starts with an overview of the United State's Green Party's history, including the influence of the European Green Parties, environmentalism, student protests, etc. It then analyzes the rise in popularity of this party since the first election when it ran a presidential candidate, looking at percentage increases in members and elected officials and public opinion of the party. The paper credits this rise to the merging of the Democratic and Republican parties platforms into vague and empty promises and also attributes its popularity to selected environmental issues found in the party's platform.
From the Paper "After years of development, nonpartisan actions, and progressive policies, the Green Party of the United States has emerged as a persuasive political party whose popularity increases every year. The Green Party was formed to defend such key issues as the environment, human equality, and other forms of global justice. By employing actions and policies that differentiate itself from the Democratic and Republican Parties, the Green Party is able to expand its membership and influence on politics."
Abstract This paper looks at 'green design' and how environmentally-conscious building is now becoming the new trend in architecture and design in America and spreading to China. The paper explains that Europe has had this form of development for many years because energy costs are so much higher there, but America is starting to catch on and is turning 'green.'
From the Paper "'Green design' is gradually working its way into the Architecture community's consciousness and environmentally-conscious design is becoming less an option and more a requirement in the design business (Weeks). Much of the success of the movement in the United States is due to the efforts of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Rating System, which provides certification to validate green initiatives by designers and gives clients a selling point. LEED does not only influence building standards..."
