Abstract This paper compares the two fictional characters of Blanche in Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar name Desire" and Julie in August Strindberg's drama, "Miss Julie." It considers both women as products of their society who gave in to their weaknesses.
From the Paper "Miss Julie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire", while written during two different times in history both relate the downward spiral of two women from degenerating aristocratic families both of whom were unable to interact with men in a healthy manner ..."
Tags: A Streetcar Named Desire, Miss Julie, Blanche Du Bois
Abstract This paper explores the significance of the fourth figure in respect to its application within logic and logic theory, where the fourth figure is typically ignored because of its inherent confusion due to a general lack of clarity in formulation. A discussion of Aristotle's intentional exclusion of this fourth figure in the study of logic is examined in addition to the general discussion, where this paper shall argue that Aristotle disliked the use of the fourth figure because it was less clear than the other three major forms.
Abstract This paper analyzes the Strindberg play, "Miss Julie" and describes how to present it in theatre production. The paper describes the character dialogue of the actors, the nineteenth century setting for the stage and props. It further illustrates the lighting effects, which allude to observing something that the characters want hidden from the audience.
From the Paper "In August Strindberg's Miss Julie, the use of setting helps advance the theme and conveys meaning to the audience not only through the visible setting but also in terms of off-stage space. For the current production of the play, the basic description in the text will be followed, though the set need not be as naturalistic as originally intended. What is important is that the set suggest a large kitchen in an aristocratic home at the end of the nineteenth century. The script says that the roof and side walls of the kitchen are hidden by drapes and borders, so they need be little more than suggestions of walls and ceiling. To the rear, on the right, is an arched exit porch, and through this can be seen a fountain and trees, which can also be suggested rather than naturalistic in design. The important kitchen props are a large stove, a kitchen table, some chairs, an ice-box, a sink, and some shelves. Prominent in the side wall is a large speaking tube, which becomes an important symbol of the master of the house and so which should be given special emphasis through size and position."
Tags: stage, props, dialogue, miss, julie, lighting, nineteenth, century
Abstract This paper compares Donald Queller's "The Fourth Crusade" to other contemporary books regarding the Fourth Crusade and contrasts between them.
From the Paper "In The Fourth Crusade, Donald E. Queller describes both the political and financial motives that led to the fourth crusade to Constantinople. Through heavy use of primary sources, the entire journey is told in a story-like fashion. Unfortunately, this story is not one without opinions. The Fourth Crusade is filled with Queller's personal opinions about both the historical event and contemporary historians. While these can sometimes be distracting, they neither take away from the significance of this study nor alter the historical facts. Queller's work, by all means, is one of the better historical studies of the events leading up to the sacking of Constantinople."
Abstract This paper presents a history of the Fourth Amendment. The paper defines the Fourth Amendment, explains what it entails from a legal perspective what it entails and discusses the history of search and seizure Legality.
From the Paper "The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads as follows: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. The Fourth Amendment protects the right of the people to be secure against..."
Abstract This research paper focuses on the May Fourth Movement in China. The movement was a revolution in itself-of an intellectual nature. It was against imperialism, and encouraged intellectualism resulting in democracy and the great utilization of brilliant minds in China today. The movement is still commemorated, and was recently even imitated.
Abstract This paper examines the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution under the Bill of Rights. The author points out that this amendment prohibits unlawful searches and seizures on the part of the government and is aimed at protecting the security and privacy of individual citizens from government intrusions. The paper reviews the amendment and suggests some contemporary challenges to its authority.
From the Paper "Anyone who has ever watched any of the number of courtroom dramas broadcast on television these days will have heard of the Fourth Amendment. For lawyers, it seems to be a phrase tossed around with ease with the likes of probable cause and unlawful search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution constitutes one of the most important elements of the modern American justice system, but is one part that is not so well understood by the general populace. Additionally, the increasing number of electronic crimes via computers and the Internet has made the Fourth Amendment even more difficult to understand and appropriately apply for citizens and lawmakers alike."
Abstract This paper discusses the speech made by Frederick Douglass regarding black Americans and the fourth of July. The writer examines the arguments presented by Douglass as to why black Americans should not celebrate the 4th of July.
From the Paper "When Douglass proclaimed that the Fourth of July is not a commemoration of independence for the slaves, but a commemoration of American slavery's injustices and inequality, he supported this argument by saying that the American nation's ?high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us.? He also questions his audience if "the great principles of political freedom" embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?? Douglass poses these statements to his audience because the American nations are the ones who tolerated American slavery, a contrast to what the principles of their Constitution holds."
Tags: slavery, constitution, independence, black, white
This paper analyzes Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", delivered on July 5th, 1852, one of the most provocative, powerful and persuasive speeches in American history.
Abstract This paper explains that Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", challenged America, which had become a leading slave-nation and demanded the abolition of slavery because the foundation upon which America was built is freedom. The author points out that Douglass' argument was based heavily on American irony; by enslaving millions of their own countrymen, America's actions are analogous to the British oppression of Americans during its infancy. The paper relates that Douglass called the American people -- in the name of their fathers, the constitution and the Bible -- to renounce their "flagrantly inconsistent ways", abolish slavery and preserve liberty for all.
From the Paper "After reminding the audience of what their fathers fought for and against, Douglass speaks of the present condition of slavery. Many admit the evils of slavery yet fail to take action against it, while others live "off the fruits of your fathers." American citizens, according to Douglass, do not have this right to "wear out and waste the hard-earned fame" of their fathers. Instead, they must fight for justice. Douglass again emphasizes that America and its freedom do not belong to him, that it belongs to white Americans; "The rich inheritance of justice...is shared by you, not by me." Furthermore, Douglass brings light to the claim that slaves are not men. It is evident that slaves are men since there are laws against them which prove that slaves are in fact "moral, intellectual, and responsible beings." Therefore, it is conceded that slaves are men, and thus slaves deserve the same right of freedom, equality, liberty and justice as every white American."
Abstract This paper discusses how responsibility for one's own death is a hard conclusion to come by, especially if that person had killed him/herself. It examines how, in "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg, the character Julie commits suicide and how there are a number of reasons for someone else to be the blamed for her death. It analyzes how, without any doubt, there are even more reasons for Julie's mother and father to be blamed for her death, and it looks at the effect of her childhood and upbringing on her suicide.
From the Paper "The major and minor characters in the story play a roll that may have caused her some distress but not enough to be considered the people responsible for the Miss Julie's death. Jean, the valet, was a laborer's son who became a gentleman through educating himself. He is a person that has turned his back on the others in his class due to the fact to his drive to become something he is not. He has both the slave's character of brutality and the master's lack of squeamishness. This causes him to see blood without fainting and take disaster by the horns. Having these qualities are causing him to, perhaps, give Julie the impression of him not caring about things in her life or him being able to tell her what she wants to hear even if they are not the right thing to do."
Abstract This paper discusses the ramifications of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution on police work. Specifically, it contains an analysis of how the Fourth Amendment helps and hinders police in their daily jobs. A concise description of the Fourth Amendment is provided, explaining its purpose to protect the citizens of the United States from unlawful search and seizure, and to grant them certain privacy rights.
From the Paper "The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the citizens of the United States from unlawful search and seizure, and grants them certain privacy rights. These rights have been in place since the Constitution was written in 1787, and have gone through many decades of debate and refining in the American court system. What remains crystal clear about the Fourth Amendment as it relates to the day-to-day business of the police officer is the duty of the officer making an arrest or seizure to know and put into practice the Fourth Amendment rights of an individual before the arrest. The officer must make sure the case is not challenged later, and a guilty person goes free on a rights technicality. This is often one of the most difficult aspects of an officer's duty, because of technicalities of the law."
Abstract This paper examines how "The Fourth Crusade" by Donald Queller and Thomas F. Madden is valuable in its reasoned, articulate description of a confusing and tumultuous time in human history. It looks at how the authors follow the entire period from Pope Innocent III's initial call for a holy war in 1198 to the sacking of Constantinople in 1204. Queller and Madden outline how crucial overestimating the number of crusaders was in the misdirection of the Fourth Crusade. It shows how the book is clearly written, organized, well-researched and, ultimately, valuable in providing an in-depth understanding of the complexities and realities of the often confusing events of the Fourth Crusade.
From the Paper "Queller and Madden's book covers the periods before, during and after the Fourth Crusade, and is valuable as a thorough description of the events of the Fourth Crusade. The Fourth Crusade, which took place from 1202-1204, was originally intended to conquer Egypt, but ultimately resulted in the conquering of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire in 1204. The book's analysis of the crusades begins with an analysis of Pope Innocent III's 1198 elevation to the papacy. Queller and Madden note the pope, "acutely conscious of his responsibility as the head of Christendom, intended to reassume papal leadership of the holy war," (1) and proclaimed a new crusade in the same year."
Abstract A report on Strindberg's character drama "Miss Julie," describing the themes of female inferiority and the natural correctness of class distinctions, and explaining the setting (the kitchen of a large country house) in terms of these themes.
Abstract This essay examines how August Strindberg's play, "Miss Julie", treats the issue of power, focusing on three elements: psychological domination and submission; the relative social status of the two principals; and the issue of gender-bending. The paper demonstrates how all of these elements relate to each other, with a common theme of changes in power balances.
From the Paper "An element of psychological domination and submission is introduced early in this play. Nowadays we might use terms such as dominatrix, or SM (sadomasochism), but these terms are not explicitly used in the play. However, it is quite clear that these kinds of psycho-sexual power games are in fact occurring, as the two principals vie with each other for power."
Abstract This paper analyzes the writing style of Julie Otsuka in her novel, "When the Emperor was Divine". The paper describes Otsuka's unique writing style as one that allows the reader to understand and feel what the characters in the novel are going through and to believe that they represent a real family and that the story being told is true. The paper further relates that Otsuka does this by telling the story in episodes, memories and dreams and by creating both two and three dimensional characters. The paper concludes that Otsuka's novel is very enjoyable to read.
From the Paper "As the novel continues the reader as well as the characters finds out that the characters are being sent away to internment camps due to the Pearl Harbor bombing. This of course affects all of the Japanese Americans but Otsuka narrows down the impact to a particular family, which is the woman, her son and her daughter. As well as the father, but he is never directly introduced in the novel or with the family when all this happens. All these characters are three dimensional characters in the novel, meaning the reader feels like they know so much about them to the point where we can put ourselves in their shoes. Of the girl it is said, "She was ten years old and she knew what she liked" (13). This is what is told about the girl, the daughter of the woman, which probably means that she must be a very secure and mature young girl. Then the boy is mentioned, "The first thing he put inside of his suitcase was his baseball glove" (18). This shows that this boy is typical American boy, into sports and simply just living a normal childhood life. As we read all the these things about these characters we begin to understand them and have some sort of connection with them, as in we might find to have something in common with them, or they remind us of ourselves when we were growing up. This is so extraordinary how the author just uses words to make her characters, yet the reader can interpret so many things out if it, to the point where we are connecting with them at a personal level."
