Abstract This paper examines how Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" depicts life in a small, southern town and the struggles one man and his family encounter trying to preserve justice. That man is Atticus Finch, a middle-aged lawyer and the father of Jem and Scout who is appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a young black man accused of raping a white girl. It shows how Atticus is a man of very admirable characterwho is even-tempered, wise, and courageous.
From the Paper "Atticus is an even-tempered man and remains calm under any circumstances, despite provocation. Concisely, he keeps his cool like no other. At one such time, Atticus tells Jem that Mrs. Dubose was a lady. Jem replies, "After all those things she said about you, a lady?" "She was," answers Atticus. (112) Mrs. Dubose, an elderly neighbor of the Finch's continually talks down about Atticus, and once even goes as far as to say that he is no better than the (Negro)'s and trash he works for. (117) In spite of this, Atticus always remains a gentleman to her and never mentions a word about it. Shortly after the trial, Mr. Bob Ewell stops Atticus on the post office corner and spits in his face, and tells him he will get him if it takes the rest of his life."
Abstract This eight page undergraduate paper compares and contrasts the novel,"Brave New World", with our own world. The paper describes how there are many disturbing parallels between life in Aldous Huxley classic novel, "Brave New World", and life in our contemporary world. The paper further examines how Huxley's fictional world and our modern world share many social, political, economic, psychological, and totalitarian characteristics.
From the Paper "There are many disturbing parallels between life in Aldous Huxley's classic novel, Brave New World, and life in our contemporary world, for Huxley's fictional world and our modern world share many social, political, economic, psychological, and totalitarian characteristics. These parallels have become more obvious and frightening in recent years as conservative politicians at every level of the federal government have allied themselves with powerful corporations, and as the news we rely upon to understand our world and make decisions is being increasingly controlled by corporate entertainment conglomerates."
Abstract This paper examines modern cloning technology in light of the trepidation to this process as presented in the novel "Brave New World." The paper compares Aldous Huxley's image of cloning in "Brave New World" to the controversies this process inspires today. The paper contends that although today's cloning does not hold the place in society that it did in Huxley's work, the process must still be monitored and controlled. Also described are the various types of cloning and the benefits cloning can offer humanity.
From the Paper " While there are different types of cloning, cloning itself is creating an identical copy of something. DNA cloning for instance is a common practice in biological labs since the 1970s and involves "the transfer of a DNA fragment of interest from one organism to a self-replicating genetic element such as a bacterial plasmid" (Human Genome Project 2006). Other types of cloning involve creating entirely new organisms and this is known as reproductive cloning as it "generates an animal that has the same exact DNA as another" (Human Genome Project 2006). Cloning is a broad term that comes to mean some kind of reproduction asexually."
Abstract The following paper is a critical analysis of Aldous Huxley's novel 'Brave New World', where he explores the possibility that the greater number of a population can be pleased with a long, uneventful life having the simple and direct aim of administering one task to society. The writer of this paper examines the consequences of a 'utopian' society, as put forward by Huxley. This paper explores the possibility that if a society chooses to listen, there will certainly be a tremendous decision made for the future of the world. According to the writer it may accept the changes that technology will make, and succumb to science, rationality, and servitude.
From the Paper ?The controlling factor behind the society of Brave New World is the World State. The World State consists of ten World Controllers, who cannot live within the normal classes of Brave New World because of their individualistic reasoning. The World State is a mysterious entity, ?founded not on liberty, equality, and fraternity, but on community, identity, and stability.? (Ramamurty 92)The Brave New World society has scientifically eliminated any traces of individuality (Paulsell 93). The social structure of this society consists of 5 classes of workers. These classes are, in ascending order of rank: Epsilon, Gamma, Delta, Beta, and Alpha. The largest order, the Epsilons are morons. The Gammas are only slightly more intelligent than the Epsilons. The Deltas, the middle level in the social caste, are of average intelligence. The Betas are typically industrial workers with essentially average intellect. The Alphas are the head of the caste system and are extremely hard workers who hold the most difficult jobs (Lyne).?
Abstract This paper examines how the state's material religion in the novel" Brave New World" is based on Henry Ford's mechanical assembly-line society rather than a spiritual God.
From the Paper "It is no accident that Bernard Marx in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World is tormented by his awareness of his individuality. Huxley uses Bernard's last name to refer to Karl Marx who is famous infamous for his quote that Religion..."
Abstract This paper shows that a look at Aldous Huxley's novel "Brave New World" through the eyes of a criminologist reveals the relevance of such theories as Hersch's Social Bonding Theory, Sutherland's Differential Association Theory, and Merton's Theory of Anomie.
From the Paper "The futuristic society envisaged by Aldous Huxley in Brave New World is a utilitarian sanctuary in which all social efforts have been coordinated to produce stability and harmony. In this world personal liberties are quashed in the name of empty pleasures and mindless sensory delights that in spite of their dehumanizing effects do nonetheless produce and perpetuate a gloss of happiness that sustains the citizenry. Genetically engineered and hypnopaedically conditioned to accept-even enjoy-one's station in life the typical citizen in Huxley's future is free in a critical sense ..."
Tags: aldous huxley, criminology, criminal behavior, social bonding theory, differential association theory, theories of anomie, brave new world
Abstract This paper examines whether or not Huxley's novel "Brave New World" describes a utopia for the majority of its citizens. The paper describes life in an engineered world and focuses on the willingness of the people to delude themselves for "happiness."
From the Paper "Written in the years after the Russian revolution, the book "Brave New World" was the author's ironic vision of utopia in which "Community Identity Stability" is the state motto. The purpose of this essay is to evaluate whether "Brave New World" indeed represented a utopia to the members of its society."
Tags:brave new world, huxley, utopia, self-determination, totalitarian, john, bernard, social stability, homogenity
Abstract This essay examines the roles of women as writers, during The Restoration, from the points of view of the women themselves, the men who supported them, and the men who opposed. Specifically, the writers in question are Anne Finch and Jonathon Swift.
From the Paper "Also in the same poem, Swift contends that women are incapable of forming and maintaining an argument and therefore should not be taken too seriously. He writes, "Her Arguments directly tend /Against the Side she would defend."(51-52)"
Abstract This paper describes a computer simulation of evolution using the Galapagos Island finch population and manipulating weather conditions to see the result.
Abstract This essay discusses an employment discrimination claim against clothing retail company, Abercrombie and Finch. The paper answers specific questions about the case, cites the laws that were violated in the case, and analyzes how they were violated.
From the Paper "One of the most well known allegations of employment discrimination in America in recent years, at least from a young person's perspective, involved the clothing company Abercrombie & Finch which caters to the late teen and twenty-something crowd; apparently the clothing chain prefers this crowd to be white and male. The famous retail clothing outfitter has been in the news several times in the last few years over allegations of discrimination in its hiring practices. Recently the company agreed "to pay nearly $50 million and to institute sweeping changes in its hiring practices to settle a trio of class action race and sex discrimination lawsuits that accused the company of maintaining a "virtually all-white" and predominately male sales force in its 600-plus stores."
Abstract This paper describes the health services and social activities that are necessary for the Jane and Finch area of Toronto. The paper further describes the various social groups and different class levels that populate the area and the differant requirements that must be instituted to create a viable social group. Additionally, the social problems that constitute such a community of this social level are addressed in full.
From the Paper "The Project Y.O.U Advisory Committee will provide service to 20 youth ages 13 to 20 years in the Jane/ Finch neighborhood. The project will train youth as peer mentors in designing and delivering drug awareness workshops to middle school students and to train youth in job readiness. The project will also facilitate youth co-op partnership with local businesses for placement and a summer camp component to service children and youth ages 5 to 15 years old. The project outcome is to enhance youth self-esteem, leadership skills and community cohesion
Being a nurse in this community means having a large number of opportunities to make a difference and to serve different groups, but it also requires learning how to serve the needs of the different groups and how to communicate with people with different ethnic background and perhaps different first languages."
Abstract In this article, the writer first notes that the Atlanta Braves have always been a well known and well watched team across America. The writer then attempts to provide an accurate view of the organization's baseball and business operations, as well as how its human resources are formed, through a closer look into the Atlanta Braves organization itself. The writer points out that building the Braves' business operations and brand effectively over the last two decades has proven itself to be a winning formula. In particular, the structure of the management, career opportunities within the organization, the goals of the Atlanta Braves and the local competition are all examined in the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Management Structure
Organizational Chart
Career Opportunities
Goals and Objectives
Industry Watch
Local Market Competition
Conclusion
From the Paper "The city of Atlanta houses many sports teams which are one of the city's biggest attractions. Aside from the Braves organization, some of the other popular professional teams include: the Falcons, the Hawks, the Thrashers, the Dream, etc. It certainly does not stop there. College sports are very popular in Atlanta as well. Schools such as University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State and Kennesaw State have a large and dedicated fan base.
"Subsequently, having such an array of sports teams in an area can create much competition, but at the same time, it can also help increase popularity and revenue for the teams as well. In most cases, a diehard sports fan follows all of his teams, whether it is baseball, basketball or football. A dedicated Atlanta fan cheers for all teams representing Atlanta."
Abstract Rather than focusing on the theme most often described in "Brave New World", that of the problems created by government control of society, this paper looks at the solutions the text offers for solving the ills afflicting modern society. The paper suggests that there are certain realities of life in modern society, and "Brave New World" offers a scenario where the needs of society can be provided for, while still allowing people to be happy. To illustrate that the society presented in "Brave New World" is actually a positive one, the paper describes the ways that the society solves actual problems by focusing on four areas: the need for consumption; acceptance of individual roles; creation of contentment; and creation of happiness.
From the Paper "One of the problems of modern society is related to the need for goods to be produced and consumed. Production and sale of goods and services is a basic requirement for society to continue functioning, since it provides companies with income that allows them to continue functioning, while also providing the government with income to provide the social resources that people rely on such as health care and roads. In addition, people are provided with income by being employed. A problem then exists when people are attaining things without giving something of value. When this happens, the system of production breaks down."
Abstract This paper analyzes the two main themes of social control and hedonism in the novel "A Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, and compares these themes to modern American society. Specifically, the paper takes a deeper look at these issues and asserts that when it comes to control of society in "Brave New World", there lies a more totalitarian government than American present society, which holds a democratic government where individual thinking is permitted. Also, entertainment is very important to life in "Brave New World", and our society holds a shockingly similar parallel regarding both the importance of and reactions to entertainment. However, the author also believes that while the novel is far reaching in the extremes of its topics, the similarities and differences can foretell a future that may not be too far away from now.
From the Paper "Alienating people with individual thinking is another method the World State uses to control their society. Individual thinking is dangerous to the World State, which is why
one will be banished if he or she does not do what society does. When everyone thinks in uniformity, then will their society have stability. In our society, individual thinking can sometimes be encouraged and discouraged. One example of individual thinking would be having the freedom of speech. This was a right that was fought for many times and is still being practiced today. Instances when individual thinking is somewhat discouraged in our society would be on the subject of patriotism. If one speaks out against our country, they would most likely be deemed a traitor and would face disapproval from peers. When one does not want to be the subject of scorn, alienation is a powerful method to control society."
Tags: social, control, entertainment, hedonism, freedom, government, society
Abstract This paper contends that although many similarities exist between Aldous Huxley's "A Brave New World" and George Orwell's "1984", they are more dissimilar than alike. It looks at how "A Brave New World" is a novel about the struggle of Bernard Marx, who rejects the tenants of his society when he discovers that he is not truly happy. In contrast, "1984" is the story of Winston who finds forbidden love within the hypocrisy of his society. "A Brave New World" is the Huxley's expression of fear that mankind will create a utopia by way of foregoing all that makes life worthwhile whilst Orwell's work rings more sharply of secret police paranoia.
From the Paper "Huxley wrote A Brave New World in the third person so that the reader could be allotted a more comprehensive view of the activities he presents. His characters are shallow and cartoon-like in order to better reflect the society in which they are entrapped. In this society, traditional notions of love and what ideally should come out of it have long been disregarded and are now despised: "Mother, monogamy, romance. High spurts the fountain; fierce and foamy the wild jet. The urge has but a single outlet" (Huxley 41). The comparison to a wild jet is intended to demonstrate the inherent dangers in these activities. Many of the Brave New World's social norms are intended to 'save' its citizens from anything unpleasant through depriving them of the opportunity to miss anything overly pleasant. "
