Abstract This paper examines the connection between 18th century African-American poet Phillis Wheatley and the slave narrative written by Belinda. It uses diction, tone, imagery and theme to make comparisons and argues that Wheatley was not Belinda's amaneunsis and did not transcribe Belinda's "Petition".
From the Paper "Phillis Wheatley was an eighteenth century African-American poet who was also a slave. She wrote a number of poems that have been preserved and which illustrate her strength as a creative voice in a society that .."
Tags: Phillis Wheatley, Belinda, poetry, slavery, American Literature
Abstract This paper explains that Edgeworth's ?Belinda? seems to flaunt the 19th century ideas about the proper behavior of women in society, but the novel does little to challenge many of the accepted roles of women in that society. The author points out that, in her time, Maria Edgeworth was a well-respected, popular, and published author of some renown and is considered to be one of the western world's best female novelists of the 19th century. The author, nonetheless, believes that the novel ?Belinda? is often tedious and repetitive; Edgeworth's prose can often be difficult because of her many long passages.
From the Paper "In chapter XVI, Belinda goes to Lady Anne Percival, and experiences domestic happiness in their house. Chapter XVII begins with a discussion between Belinda and Mrs. Freke, who spread rumor of the relationship between Clarence Hervey and Lady Delacour. Belinda meets Mr. Vincent. In chapter XVIII, Mr. Vincent brings up the differences obvious between the happy, domestic Anne Percival and Lady Delacour, but Belinda quiets him by noting her friendship with the Lady Delacour. Lady Anne Percival tells Belinda of Mr. Vincent's affection for Belinda, and Belinda tells Lady Ann about Clarence Hervey. In chapter XIX Belinda learns of Lady Delacour's poor health, and decides to return to Lady Delacour. In XX, Belinda is taken into the lives of Lady Delacour and Clarence Hervey. In XXI, we see the cold interaction of Lady Delacour and her daughter Helena."
Abstract This paper explains that, in his heroicomical poem "The Rape of the Lock", Alexander Pope demonstrates the unattainability of the ideal of beauty by illustrating how women vainly attempt to construct and sustain beauty and how men unsuccessfully attempt to procure it through women. The author points out that Pope emphasizes, through his use of language and imagery, Belinda's process of readying herself at her dressing table thus illustrating the way women generate an artificial image of beauty, which fails to allow them to obtain the ideal of beauty, which is presented in Clarissa's speech. The paper concludes that, in this poem, Pope generates a multifaceted conception of beauty, which is not typical of poetry written before the eighteenth century. The paper has several quotations from the poem.
From the Paper "Being that the lock is a critical aspect of Belinda's beauty, one would think that she would try everything in her power to retain it, yet she appears unable to do so. When the Baron is plotting to steal Belinda's lock, Pope depicts Belinda as seemingly unaware of what is about to happen: "O thoughtless mortals! Ever blind to fate,/Too soon dejected, and too soon elate:/Sudden these honors shall be snatched away,/And cursed forever this victorious day." Here, Pope refers to the "Sudden" snatching away of "these honors," which is an allusion to the baron's thievery of Belinda's lock, as "fate"."
Abstract This paper reviews the book 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy' by Anthony Winson and Belinda Leach in which they study the lives of those living in the rural communities of south western Ontario, discussing the effect that economic change has had on the community.
From the Paper "Anthony Winson and Belinda Leach, in 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy', examine the impact of economic change upon the economies and lives of people in rural communities in south-western Ontario. This economic change is seen as a product of the relationship between new global economic processes and globalization (the macro level) and the impact of these new processes on everyday life at the local (micro) level. Given that this is a work of focusing on labour and economics it is understandable that the theoretical perspective of its analysis is heavily dependent upon the concept of class."
Abstract In Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock", it is the exaggeration of the cutting of a lock of hair from a woman, Arabella Fermor, that incites an argument between two families and results in a petty social quarrel. This paper examines the exaggerated style of the poem for its comical effect, but also as a satire to throw light on 18th century society's obsession with trivial events.
From the Paper "Understating this aspect forms the basis for the heroic significance of the poem and also for understanding the impact of the incongruities and comparisons that Pope makes in the poem. In the poem the order of social life is upset ? but here it is on a trivial and comic scale. The Rape of the Lock places the cutting of a lock of hair against the great heroic and titanic efforts of heroes."
Abstract By examining Alexander Pope's satirical poem, ?The Rape of the Lock,? this paper challenges critics? interpretation of "The Rape" as an endorsement of female passivity and subordination. It attempts to provide a more complex and nuanced reading of the poem's intended meaning and to show how Pope's portrayal of women is by no means progressive by today's standards, reproducing damaging stereotypes about femininity.
From the Paper "Pope uses figures of heroic poetry to criticize 18th century society in its failure to rise to heroic standards. By describing trivial events in heroic terms, he exposes and mocks the pettiness of the characters involved. In particular, he mocks the affectation and vanity of 18th century women. By likening Belinda's toilette to the ritualized preparations for battle often described in heroic poetry ? religious rites and the arming of the hero ? he criticizes her shallow obsession with her appearance. Pope describes the preparation for her toilette as "the sacred rites of Pride" (1: 128), and writes: ?A heavenly image in the glass appears,? he describes. "To that she bends, to that her eyes she rears" (1: 125-126). Instead of worshiping a god, Belinda worships her own image."
Abstract "The Rape of the Lock" is a brilliant mock-epic poem by Alexander Pope. This paper explains an interpretation of the poem and presents details on the life of Pope, showing how he became a satirist. This paper also goes into the style of Pope's poem and the satire in "The Rape of the Lock."
From the Paper "This poem is done in such a way, however, that is encompasses more than just that mere event of the cutting of a lock of hair; it cuts through to things that really matter.
"Along with 'mighty-trivial' we need other pairs of contraries - for instance, 'heroic-effete,' 'primitive-sophisticated,' 'antique-contemporary,' 'masculine-feminine,' 'principled-opportunistic,' 'dramatic-historic'" (Cunningham 17). These contrasts exist throughout the poem and help to give it more meaning than if it were just about the single incident involving Miss Fermor."
Abstract This paper reviews the poem, "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope, with a focus on Clarissa's speech. It contends that due to Pope's clever use of poetic devises, Clarissa's speech also points to Pope's critique of high society's overall vanity and shallowness. It also discusses how Clarissa's moralizing therefore addresses universal human issues that Pope deftly examines throughout the poem.
From the Paper "Clarissa begins the speech by noting that beauty is the most honored and valued attribute in a woman, and she poses the rhetorical question to her audience: "why are Beauties prais'd and honour'd most..." Society is so obsessed with beauty, claims Clarissa, that appearances are even the "wise man's Passion." In fact, women are so valued for their physical beauty that they are likened to celestial beings: they are "Angels called," and "Angel-like adored." Clarissa further states that men are so taken by women's looks that they will crane their necks, going out of their way to admire feminine physical charms."
Abstract "Justice, Crime and Ethics" (B. Rodgers McCarthy, et. al., 2005) centers on the law, the criminal justice system, policing, the courts and all the complex issues that surround the various careers in criminal justice. The paper explains how each section of the text examines a particular part of the system, from an introduction to the peacemaking process, all the way through to policing, the courts, corrections, crime control, and even potential future issues. The paper also explains why this book is not a typical text book.
From the Paper "The case studies at the end of each chapter also make the reader think quite deeply about these issues, and answer questions in their own mind so they know where they stand on these important and complex issues. It is clear that the criminal justice system is not perfect, and the text gives some good information on what may be done to combat some of the problems with the criminal justice system, and how it may be overhauled in the future. It also uses a crystal ball of sorts to look into the future to see what it holds for the system and those who choose it as a career."
Tags: Guantanamo, Bay, prosecutor, reform, punishment
A discussion regarding the famous American phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" in relation to 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy'.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 3 sources, 2005, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper discusses Anthony Winson's and Belinda Leach's 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy' in relation to one of the most famous sayings in American history - "Will it play in Peoria?" According to this paper, this saying is rooted in the belief that small-scale local culture offer crucial insights into policies and products for the broader society. The paper further discusses how the origins of this commonly used phrase, is based on the practice of American musical theatre "trying out" acts in small towns like Peoria, Illinois, before moving to large cities like New York. This paper shows how this famous phrase is of direct relevance to understanding the significance of Winson's and Leach's work.
