Abstract This paper explores the film career of Claude Berri. It explains that the one things that stands out in Berri's films is how the sadness of human suffering and prejudice is captured, not only with sadness, but with a sense of reality. Berri shows characters dealing with situations in an honest way and does not focus only on the suffering. It explains that the characters react to their situations in humorous ways. This is one key aspect of Berri's films; the ability to combine drama with comedy, and to add the comedy in a way that does not lessen the very real drama.
From the Paper "Claude Berri was born in Paris, France in 1934. He was born to Jewish parents and experienced the years of war during his childhood in Europe. It is this experience that is said to have influenced his movie career, with Berri becoming known as a director that captured the real anxieties of people (Buss). His own experiences in his childhood appear to have given him an understanding of human suffering that allowed him to capture it profoundly. Another theme of Berri's was prejudice, with many of his films dealing with the subject. This interest is also likely to come from his childhood and his experience as a Jew during the war years and after."
Abstract The paper discusses Wendell Berry, an extremely versatile and widely-published writer, with myriad essays, novels and poems to his credit. The paper looks at his works and Carter G. Woodson's "The Mis-Education of the Negro" and explores the issue of what progress has been made with regards to race and racism in America in the last 40 or 50 years. The paper shows how Berry believes (and Woodson would most likely agree) that some progress has been made in American racial and social relationships over the past 40 to 50 years. The paper contends that much more still needs to be done for the sake of ourselves, our environment and land and the future of American society.
From the Paper "Wendell Berry, as both a writer and working farmer, might best be described as deeply responsible; conservative, and critically self-conscious in his approach to both writing and farming. Many of his writings reveal Berry's quest, as an author; farmer, and person, to promote both better agrarian and better interpersonal (understandings and decisions (see Trachtman, 2005). For example, Wendell Berry is often cited as a defender of agrarian ideals and [has] frequently voices his appreciation for the Amish."
Abstract This paper investigates C.S. Lewis' definition of Eros in regards to interracial relationships, by examining the relationship between between the character Emma Lou and her praise of white culture and white men in Wallace Thurman's "The Blacker the Berry". Emma Lou's behavior is explored based on Anita Foeman and Teresa Nance's stages of relationship development, which are racial awareness, coping, identity awareness and maintenance. The paper concludes that Emma Lou's interracial relationship demonstrates little communication and a lot of angst about their roles in the association; therefore, the relationship crumbles.
From the Paper "In Foeman and Nance's article racial awareness is the first stage of their model. Emma Lou is abundantly aware of her race especially when she is surrounded by white people and culture; she feels inadequate and knows that a relationship with a white man would be impossible. She dates a few black men, one in particular is John. She deals with him categorically, listing him as too dark, and too lazy. Not only is Emma Lou apathetic but prejudiced with anyone who does not match up to her grandmother's education of lighter preferences."
Abstract This essay details several ways to make our life on Earth better from an environmental point of view. It analyzes Thomas Berry's 'The Great Work', a standard work in the eyes of the ecological community discussing the progress of commerce and its relationship with the Earth. Berry encourages the work of changing the world's perspective from within by changing individuals to recognize a "new" reality actually as old as time itself. It also discusses the progress being done towards 'The Great Work' as well as other progress.
From the Paper "Thomas Berry's The Great Work is a standard in the ecological community, albeit from what may have been at first considered an unusual source: the author, after all, is an ordained Catholic monk. Long before Berry was a religious thinker, however, he was a boy gifted with a unique insight into the world, specifically the American world around him. He has followed that vision to illuminate"with a poet's lyricism"the contrast between what is needed, an interdependence on the earth, versus the "dam, plow and pave" mentality he found so prevalent in this culture growing up."
Abstract This paper looks at how, in the essay, "A Native Hill", the author, Wendell Berry, does more than just acknowledge the question of humanity's place in the natural world as most authors do. Rather, the paper suggests that Berry finds spiritual value and beauty in the land, and ultimately sees the land as a virtual character with which humans interact.
From the Paper "He begins the essay by explaining his history within the hill, and even pointedly asserts that all he knows of himself is in relation to the hill. He further states that he and the hill are "inseparable," as is his history and the hill's history. Berry goes on to describe the pain he felt in accepting responsibility for what is wrong with the hill and the confrontation of the "question of what inheritance (he) will leave.""
Abstract This paper presents an overview and discussion of Wendell Berry's book about the plight of American farmers and our responsibility for stewardship of the land. The paper concludes that the arguments presented in "The Unsettling of America" about our duty to protect and keep the land are very persuasive, but that Berry must also provide some insight into how we are to go about doing so.
From the Paper "What should worry all of us is that the farmer is going the way of flypaper, and is being replaced by the agricultural corporation, with computers and agri-science experts to know just how much fertilizer and weed killers the ground can take, and how much production it will take to get beef cattle to market quicker than before. Farming, he implies, has become mass merchandising, and by people who generally wouldn't use some of the products they merchandise."
Abstract The paper describes how Berry Gordy established Motown Records and how it went on to achieve major successes in the 1960s. The paper discusses how Motown artists were able to change the white audience's impression of black artists by giving them a refined, elegant look. The paper also discusses how Motown Records was innovative in its style and production of music. The paper asserts that by showing that black musicians and performers were the equal of white performers, Berry Gordy changed America's perception of black music.
From the Paper "Motown Records started after Berry Gordy Jr. got bored of his assembly line job at Ford's Mercury Plant in Detroit in 1957. Because the pay was good and work was monotonous, Gordy was able to focus on songwriting during his downtime (Gordy 1). He became serious once he sold a few hit songs to Jackie Wilson and Barret Strong like "Lonely Teardrops" and "Money (That's What I Want)" ("Rock and Roll" 1). Gordy was able to recognize what makes a song have popular appeal and could see the potential in songs and the performers. He decided that there was more money in producing the songs himself, so on January 12, 1959, Gordy founded Tamla Records (that would become Motown Records in 1960) in the two-story Detroit house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard and called it "Hitsville, U.S.A." ("Rock and Roll" 1). He was able to begin recording a style of popular music that was accepted by both black and white audiences and gave the performers cross-over success."
Abstract This paper examines how both "The Great Work" by Thomas Berry and "Sacred Energies" by Daniel Maguire suggest ways in which human beings can change the destructive path they are on. It looks at how the two works take a cosmological approach to the problem, the former focusing on the earth as sacred, while the latter uses religion as a possible remedy to the situation.
From the Paper "In Sacred Energies Maguire agrees with Berry in his assessment of the ecological situation: the earth finds itself in a crisis. Human beings have destroyed much of the earth's resources, and science is being used to remedy mistakes rather than to sustain what is left. Like Berry, Maguire assesses the culprit to be humanity's lack of spirituality. He however does not call for a divorce from major Western religions such as Christianity, but rather a rekindling of the best qualities of both Western and Eastern religions, to form a symbiosis within religions."
Abstract This paper examines how through Ernest J. Gaines's novel "A Lesson Before Dying" and Wendell Berry's "Hannah Coulter", we can see the importance of giving the living a lesson about death. It looks at how death is viewed in both stories as a natural part of life and as something that should be used to educate the living. It shows how in "A Lesson Before Dying", this education occurs through Jefferson's character, when he is told to die with pride and therefore set an example for others, demonstrating to them that there is nothing to fear from death. It also discusses how in "Hannah Coulter", the idea of dying with dignity is demonstrated through Nathan's traumatic struggles with the fact that he watched so many die without dignity.
From the Paper "In Ernest J. Gaines novel, A Lesson Before Dying, readers are presented with a very serious dilemma regarding the death penalty, and the concept of inflicting death as a punishment. The story is about a man who is arrested and persecuted for a killing that he, in fact, had no part in. This character, Jefferson, was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time; as a result of his bad luck, he was accused of killing three men. However, Jefferson was simply there; he did nothing wrong and took no part in this crime. The unfortunate circumstance for Jefferson is the fact that he is poor and black, and these two stereotypical factors prevent must individuals from actually believing that Jefferson is innocent. In response to the present crime, Grant Wiggins comes into the story. "
Abstract This paper examines a straightforward advertisement for Kellogg's 'Special K' Red Berries cereal. The paper identifies what makes the advertisement unique and more truthful than most advertisements.
From the Paper "This ad fulfills several of Fowles' fifteen basic appeals of advertising. One is the need for affiliation. The ad is presenting a woman whom many in the audience identify with, telling women shaped like the one in the ad that it's ok to be like her and, essentially, to be friends with her, you should eat their cereal. It also fulfills the need for guidance, although this doesn't come until the tagline at the end."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the book "Success in Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises", a report written by Cortes, Berry, and Ishaq on a research project undertaken and published by the World Bank. The paper discusses the main findings of the study, which set out to explain the escalated growth of selected businesses, in comparison to large industries, during the 1970s in Colombia.
From the Paper "Cortes, Berry, and Ishaq in "Success in Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises" set out to explain the escalated growth of these businesses, in comparison to large industries, during the 1970s in Colombia. This book is a report on a research project undertaken and published by the World Bank. The data used in the study are mainly based on surveys of the metal-working and food processing industries. Determinants of efficiency in these industries are examined, along with determinants of viability. Patterns and trends in firm size and distribution are explained by technological factors, demand factors, input supply factors, and constraints on the rate of exchange of output.
Abstract This paper describes the daily operation process of the Miami facility of Cliff Berry Inc., hazardous waste disposal firm. The paper describes the facility, its waste disposal processes and also explains the firm's specialization in oil waste treatment and disposal. The paper also describes Cliff Berry's waste water management system and relates the challenges that they face, such as is the development of new technologies, the criticism of the hazardous waste disposal industry, the threat of new competition and regulatory issues on federal, state and county levels.
Outline:
Introduction
The Facility and Its Operations
Customers
Challenges
Major Regulatory Issues
Plans for the Future
References
From the Paper "The primary sources of waste at the Miami plant of Cliff Berry are the ships that ply the waters around South Florida. The area is home to two major cruise ship hubs at Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as two major container ports, the Port of Miami and Port Everglades. Oily bilge water from these ships is processed through this plant. They also service other major area hubs such as Tampa and Cape Canaveral. They work with all the major cruise lines that operate in South Florida."
Abstract This paper looks at the book "Ethiopia: A Country Study" from the point of view of its unique angle in which it examines the history and society of Ethiopia. It shows how the authors adopt a holistic approach to the analysis of Ethiopia, providing a detailed description and interpretation of the country's major historical events, in addition to its social, economic, political, and security systems.
From the Paper "Presented in a chronologically well structured manner, and in language that is acceptable to both academic experts and a general audience, the study conducts an in-depth analysis of Ethiopia's social, political and economic institutions, their development, efficiency and interrelationships. Ethiopia: A Country Study places great emphasis on the effects of cultural factors and, unlike many similar research projects, the authors of this book have closely examined and considered the results of political and economic development upon the different ethnic groups within Ethiopia, in addition to those of the population as a whole."
Tags: africa, society, economy, development, third, world, country, population
Abstract This paper examines the political climate before and during the 100 Day Revolution and the chronology of the return from Elba and the reconquest of France. The post-Napoleonic power stuggles, French internal and international policies and personal humiliations which prompted Bonaparte to return are included. A more lengthy discussion of the galvanizing effect Napoleon's return had on the Great Powers of Europe is followed by the fatal mistakes made by the former emperor once he had established himself on the mainland. The account terminates with the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena and of France's status as a European power.
From the Paper "The return of Napoleon from Elba was, in retrospect, almost inevitable. The political climate after Napoleon's installment on the throne of the tiny island was too volatile to provide a chance for the solid rearrangement of affairs needed to prevent his rebellion against the exile. The petty machinations of Metternich and Louis XVIII were designed to insult and humiliate him, a serious miscalculation given Napoleon's immense ambition, popular appeal, and incredible unpredictability. The restive social climate, produced by the princes? reaction against his reforms and modernizations, would quite obviously pave a road straight back to the throne of France. Louis XVIII in particular seemed bent on making every mistake possible in his attempts to conciliate France to his reign, but he was not alone in offering solutions to the post-Imperial problems which offended not only Napoleon's supporters but his most violent detractors, as well. The three months which followed Napoleon's abrupt invasion of France on the 1st of March, 1815, were to prove exactly how much change the ideological and political positions of the Great Powers would need to undergo if they were to keep the gains that they had won by defeating France."
Tags: 100, elba, louis, st, xiii, Duc, de, Berry, le, Petit, Caporal
Describes & compares racist & misogynist mistreatment of black women in Wallace Thurman's "The Blacker the Berry", Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" & Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, 1996, $ 63.95
From the Paper "This study will analyze the images of black women as presented in three novels, Wallace Thurman's The Blacker the Berry..., Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, and Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. The study will focus on what the female characters think of themselves and what society thinks of them (and black male characters) in terms of their skin color. This consideration will include the differences between dark- and light-skinned characters in terms of their interpersonal and social experiences.
The thesis of the study will be that, despite these differences, the overall messages of the three novels is that it is a tragedy that human beings are judged according to their skin color, and it is an even greater tragedy when people are judged by the members of their own race because of skin color.."
