Abstract This three page undergraduate paper examines Faulkner's short story, "Barn Burning." The author notes that in detailing the distinctive formal characteristics of William Faulkner's short story, 'Barn Burning', it is evident that these characteristics reveal the modernist elements in the story. The form Faulkner used in telling the tale of Sarty Snopes and his family is typical of modernist approaches to literature, for he utilized a stream-of-consciousness narrator and created scenes where the action took place in culturally degenerate settings.
From the Paper "In detailing the distinctive formal characteristics of William Faulkner's short story, "Barn Burning" it is evident that these characteristics reveal the modernist elements in the story. The form Faulkner used in telling the tale of Sarty Snopes and his family is typical of modernist approaches to literature, for he utilized a stream-of-consciousness narrator and created scenes where the action took place in culturally degenerate settings. These distinctive formal characteristics of modernist literature were incorporated by Faulkner into "Barn Burning'' because he considered that modernist literary devices were necessary in order to portray his characters exactly the same way as he envisioned them."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the Julia Barnes' somewhat cynical view of reality as a human construction in her novel "England, England". The paper focuses on the characters' attempts to cope with reality and their desire to look past the constructions in their own and others' lives.
From the Paper "In "England, England", Julian Barnes theorizes that what people perceive to be reality is merely a construction. He argues that people create this construction for themselves because of a desire to simplify their lives. What people consider to be true memories and actual history are distortions, no more real than stories, except in that people believe these memories and histories to be real."
Abstract This paper is an internal analysis of the world's largest bookseller, Barnes & Noble. It discusses the company's innovations in retailing. The author identifies factors that have contributed to the development of competitive advantage and success. It expands on the company's core competencies and value chain namely, its resources.
From the Paper "Noble is the world's largest bookseller and describes itself as the only bookseller with a fully operational multi-channel strategy with retail locations from coast-to-coast and an online subsidiary. Barnes Noble ..."
Abstract This book review describes the theme shared by both "Barn Burning" and "Araby" about the conflict between a protagonists' inner conceptions of what the external world should be like, and the actual reality of their respective circumstances. The review includes a plot summary of both novels, with a focus on the theme of inner conflict. The reviewer concludes that each of these stories tells the tale of a young boy being introduced to adulthood by having his innermost conceptions of truth coming into conflict with the very real circumstances of his life.
From the Paper " In "Araby," the narrator becomes increasingly consumed by idealistic and romantic thoughts of Mangan's sister as the story progresses. There is a tumultuous mingling of the realities in the narrator's life, and the imaginary and exotic dreams that come to dominate his thoughts. Of course, this dangerous combination centers upon Mangan's sister; she represents both the exciting and the mundane. This is fundamentally because although she is a part of the ordinary atmosphere of northern Dublin, she remains something strange and somehow unattainable for the main character."
This paper discusses not only the history and custom of Amish barn raisings, but deals with theoretical work on feasting that often accompanies group work projects in less "modern" cultures.
5,425 words (approx. 21.7 pages), 4 sources, 2001, $ 133.95
Abstract This paper examines the Amish barn raising feast within Dietler's and Herbich's theoretical framework of the Collective Work Event (CWE) and elucidates the role of the feast within the barn raising event, as well as the event itself within a broader social context. The investigation begins with a description of barn raisings within the Old Order Amish community of Goshen, Indiana and then discusses the concepts of the Work Feast and Work Exchange beneath the CWE rubric. Finally, barn raising as an ethnographic object is analyzed using Dietler's and Herbich's six descriptive factors to determine the relevance of the framework to the Amish and to uncover other aspects relevant to a larger discourse of feasting.
Abstract In 2000, Barnes and Noble.com - a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble Inc., one of the largest retailers of books - decided it needed to upgrade its systems before the holidays to better serve consumers. This paper examines the decision by Barnes and Noble.com to use Microsoft technologies, including .NET server and SQL Server 2000. It also offers alternatives.
From the Paper "In its case study, Microsoft claims Barnes & Noble.com was able to simplify administration and management of its systems, thereby lowering its IT operations and support costs. The case study also claims the increased server efficiency with Windows 2000 Advanced Server and SQL Server 2000 has increased Barnes & Noble.com's ability to process transactions. In the 2000 holiday season, the site processed 75,000 packages per day. Also, customer order fulfillment ran nearly 30 percent faster on the new technologies, which allowed Barnes & Noble.com to exceed promised delivery dates to customers 99 percent of the time."
Abstract This paper examines the book store, Barnes and Noble, claiming that it started out as the run of the mill book shop and has today grown with the changes that have occurred in technology. The paper explains how Barnes and Noble have incorporated the changes of these digital times in their mode of functioning to offer a wider range of services keeping in mind the dynamic nature of customer demands, to become the largest supplier of all kinds of reading materials either through their physical outlets or their virtual outlets.
Outline
Introduction
History
Use of Internet and Information Services
Barnes and Noble in the Future
Activities to Offset Competition
Conclusion
From the Paper "The origins of Barnes and Noble go back to 1873, when Charles M. Barnes began a book business from home in Wheaton, Illinois. His son, William, proceeded in 1917 to New York to associate with G Clifford Noble in starting Barnes and Noble. At the peak of the Great Depression, the store that was to become the flagship of Barnes and Noble was opened on Fifth Avenue at 18th Street in New York City., where it can still be seen today. This store was to earn a reputation worldwide for excellence in providing service to millions of customers possessing a full collection of general trade books, academic titles, medical books and text books. The present Chairman of the company started his bookselling career, when he was at the New York University as a student. He was employed at the bookstore of the university and was fully convinced that he would do a better job in the service of students and started a competing store. Using just a small investment he set up the Student Book Exchange at Greenwich Village in Manhattan and in a short time the store earned a reputation for being one of the finest bookstores with a wide selection of books and great service from its knowledgeable staff."
Abstract In discussing the issue of cultural modernism as the context in which "Barn Burning" operates, this paper cites two dominant themes that illustrate the emergence and pervasiveness of cultural change in the lives of Americans during the period. The first theme looks into the disintegration of the family institution and desecration of parental authority. This is relevantly demonstrated through the interaction of Abner Snopes with his son, Sartoris, as well as the depiction of the Snopes family all throughout the story. The second theme talks about the deconstruction of society's social class and race stratifications, wherein the influence of cultural modernism led to the development of an egalitarian society. The development of an almost egalitarian society is a state where individuals from all social classes and races are given a chance to become socioeconomically mobile in the society. In the texts that follow, these two dominant themes are discussed and analyzed with references to the short story, "Barn Burning."
From the Paper "The first theme of the story, which illustrates of the disintegration of the family and displacement of parental authority, is parallel with Faulkner's central focus on family relations in "Barn Burning." In the story, the Snopes family is illustrated as being dysfunctional, primarily because of the dominant and abusive behavior of Abner Snopes, father to Sartoris or Sarty, whose point of view Faulkner has adopted in narrating the events of that occurred in the story."
Abstract This paper explains that the Emery Barnes Park is one of three parks in the downtown south region of Vancouver, which are intended to bring 4.5 acres of park space to the residents of the area. The author points out that the cultivation of the landscape matches the up-market culture of the region. The paper describes the elegant lines, modern architectural touches and elegant old-world stone structures, which characterize this landscape. The author relates that, despite some old world touches, the atmosphere of the park creates a feeling of modernism with its forward-looking view of the world, which focuses on reason, scientific rationality, creativity, progress and novelty. The paper states that the park is named for Emery Barnes, a longtime community activist who was chosen to represent the park because of his commitment to human rights and helping the disadvantaged, a big part of Canada's liberal cultural policy. The paper includes color photos.
From the Paper "Perhaps many years ago the region may have been somewhat derelict, or at the very least ordinary: the urbanization of the downtown region has replaced some fairly seedy regions, which still exist on the east side of the downtown area. The park's structure is notable because it is very open. Residents in the area typically live in condos or apartments, and therefore have no back yard or natural space to enjoy. Emery Barnes Park therefore operates as a place of relaxation and enjoyment of both natural and man-made beauty. The green grass gives the urban residents the chance to walk on green lawn, bare foot if they wish to."
Abstract This paper explains that Djuna Barnes's classic novel "Nightwood" was one of the few great modernist works to address the subject of homosexuality in such an explicit light. The novel deals with the tumultuous relationship of Nora and Robin, a pair of lesbians, and their circle of friends, most notably Matthew, a gay doctor. The author selects a few passages to examine the symbolic role that homosexuality plays throughout the novel particularly within the symbolic polarity of "night" versus "day". The paper explores the connection articulated by Barnes between homosexuality and death and attempts to unravel the complex implications of such an association.
From the Paper "The third chapter, "Watchman, What of the Night?" explores this notion of homosexuals as "night people" in great detail. Shortly after Robin has left Nora, Nora shows up at Matthew's house one night around three in the morning in order to discuss her loss. While arriving unexpectedly on someone's doorstep at such a late hour would be considered highly unusual from a "normal" perspective, it seems perfectly natural within the discourse of the "night people" that Barnes has set up in her work. In lieu of consolation, Matthew offers Nora a prolonged discourse on the nature of homosexuality."
Abstract This paper examines William Faulkner's short story "Barn Burning" and looks at how at one level it is a very detailed description of that period of Southern history during which everyone was legally free but which so many were bound to contracts of labor. It also discusses how at the same time it also a story about the enduring dynamics of human relationships, of the different ways in which people can be strong or weak and the ways in which one can mimic the others. It demonstrates how we are made to understand when we read this story both something of what life is like for a young boy in a sharecropping family in the South and also what it is like to be a boy coming into a sense of his own power in any family, in any society, in the world.
From the Paper "The father in this story who burns barns and ruins everything else that he touches ? from rugs to people ? is a character who cannot learn from the past, although it might be argued that he too in on a quest ? one of self-immolation as well as the arson-destruction of everything around him. His father has lost the ability to set out on any quests, to direct his action outward to the world. He seems to be a man who can take action, for certainly he does make things happen. But for all the fires he sets he is actually a passive person. He is a person who does not change the world but is entrapped by it. He is a man who cannot conceive of making his own way in the world: He is enslaved in the most fundamental of ways."
Abstract This paper introduces the short story "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner, the story of the Snopes family, poor sharecroppers who struggle along while envying the rich de Spains. Specifically, it contains an analysis of the themes, characters, imagery/symbolism, influence of setting and the author's style. It shows how William Faulkner creates a compelling and moving tale of growth, moral character and southern life.
From the Paper "This is not only the story of a child transforming into a man, it is a classic tale of good and evil, and how difficult it is to choose between the two. Faulkner makes Sarty's choice more difficult by adding the ties of family and "blood," which are clearly so important to Abner. "You got to learn to stick to your own blood or you ain't going to have any blood to stick to you," he tells Sarty at one point in the story (Faulkner), but Sarty must live with himself and his actions. Faulkner's intent here is clear, sometimes a child must leave the family and strike out on his own. Sometimes a child finds he or she is more moral than their parents are. This is a difficult lesson to learn, but Sarty represents the wisdom of learning it early ? turning his back on what he knows in his own heart is wrong. If Sarty represents good and decent moral behavior, then his father surely represents evil. "
Abstract This paper discusses how Faulkner describes the Snopes family's struggle to live a good life despite their poverty. This last theme portrayed in the story is discussed thoroughly in this paper, analyzing how family relationships affected Sartis? perception about his father as well as the young boy's actions and behavior towards his father's "habit" of barn-burning.
From the Paper "The analysis of Faulkner's "Barn Burning" is divided into three different times and situations, although all of these phases in the story concerns Abner Snopes? barn-burning. The first phase is the initial situation presented in the story, which is in the courthouse, as Abner faces charges of barn-burning Mr. Harris? property, while the second phase was the longest phase in the story, since it establishes Abner and Sartoris? characters fully and effectively. The second phase happens right after the Snopes? family's flight away from their old home to transfer to a new one, and this phase is significant in that it mirrors the social condition and inequality within the society the Sartoris family lives in. This is also the phase wherein Faulkner develops Abner's character through Sartoris? thoughts about him, including the father's interaction with the other family members. The last phase includes the events that led to the burning of de Spain's bar, the second barn-burning episode in the story, and Sartoris flight from his father, leaving behind his inhuman way of retribution."
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes the emasculation of Jake Barnes in "The Sun Also Rises" as a metaphor for the feelings of futility and helplessness of the other characters in the book. Examples of the character's interaction among themselves from the book are cited to support this theme.
Abstract This paper analyzes the story "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner. This paper will look at the moral obligations of Mr. Snopes and of the son, Sarty in this story. This paper will also look at the economic conditions of this time and the causes for the choices these characters had to make.
