Abstract The paper explains that "The Brute" is about two individuals that have sworn against love only to find them in a passionate kiss at the end. This one-act play is an excellent example of a melodrama operating on the theme that love has a mind and a will of its own and truly does change people. It shows how the characters' dialogue and actions prove that love can blossom in the strangest circumstances. The writer discusses how, through humor, Chekhov demonstrates that love is a force that knows no reason.
From the Paper "The humor and melodrama in this play revolve solely around the characters' dialogue. In the beginning of the play, Mrs. Popov and Luka carry on a rather civil conversation. For example, Mrs. Popov tells Luka, "My life is done. He is in the grave. I have buried myself alive in this house" (Chekhov 1096). She also declares that her life has been "an empty dream" (1097) and even declares, while looking at a picture of her dead husband, "Till death do us part" (1097). She is even civil to Smirnov when he first appears, telling him that he will "receive you're money the day after tomorrow" (1098). Similarly, Smirnov speaks to Mrs. Popov in a civilized manner. While the characters treat each other with a certain amount of respect, we already have a sense of the melodrama that is taking place. This technique is successful because we are engaged with the play and curious as to how it will end."
Abstract This paper discusses and compares two tales that illustrate how the power of love can often move people to do unexpected things: Anton Chekhov's play, "The Brute" and William Faulkner's short story, "A Rose for Emily". The paper explains how in "The Brute", love seems to appear out of nowhere, hidden beneath a false animosity. The paper contrasts this with "A Rose for Emily", where a more ugly side of love is evident, that drives a woman to kill just so she can have what she wants. The paper examines each story to illustrate an example of how love can drive people to act in crazy ways. The paper explores how Chekhov and Faulkner demonstrate how love truly does have a mind of its own and that sometimes people are victims of love through no fault of their own.
From the Paper "In The Brute, when we are introduced to Smirnov and Mrs. Popov, they are literally at each other's throats. The longer they speak with each other, the more hostile they become. Smirnov only grows more agitated when he realizes that Mrs. Popov cannot pay him and threatens that he will "stay right here till she pays up" (Chekhov 1099). To add to the drama, he complains of becoming ill. As things progress, the two are squabbling like children, throwing insults back and forth at each other. As their conversation moves toward love, Smirnov says, "Don't tell me I don't know how to love . . . For a man, love is suffering, love is sacrifice. A woman just swishes her train around and tightens her grip on your nose" (1101-2). In response to this, Mrs. Popov retorts that she "shall wear mourning till the day I, too, am called to my eternal rest" (1102). By having the two argue this way, Chekhov is creating the perfect atmosphere for two unlikely victims to fall in love."
Abstract This paper explains that the likelihood of Luke Cool's receiving damages in this case depends on whether the actions of Super Bikes and La Brute Manufacturing can be described as having been executed using "reasonable care". The author points out that Luke may be entitled to both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages from La Brute; however, Luke will likely only receive pecuniary damages in his suit against Super Bikes, as in contract law recovery of non-pecuniary damages is very rare. The paper concludes that, given that Luke was extraordinarily negligent in this case by not only continuing to ride the bike knowing it had a dangerous flaw, but also by riding on a difficult path and without a safety helmet, it is likely that his award in this case will be reduced significantly.
From the Paper "Luke would have no likelihood of successfully suing the employee of Super Bikes who sold him the bike, or the employee who told him to return another day as the part was not in stock, as the law generally distinguishes between those who have a contractual obligation to perform, and those who may due the actual work. While he may sue the employees on the basis of tort of negligence, this is unlikely to be successful due to negligence being defined in the law as failure to show "reasonable care"."
Abstract This paper examines three types of power that are evident in "Lord of the Flies": authoritative power, democratic power and brute force, illustrating with examples the characters that reflect these traits.
From the Paper "The character who illustrates the most authoritative power is Jack. He shows a hateful and self-righteous attitude towards the others. He has no regard for anyone else's ideas or opinions and he wants everyone to obey him. The other members of the group, particularly the "little 'uns", were afraid of Jack and did not question him or his decisions. By chapter two, Jack and his choirboys had become hunters; they had made the rules and enforced them by assaulting anyone who disobeyed. His leadership dwells in his ability to threaten and frighten those under him. Jack wanted to kill Ralph because they are in competition with each other; towards the end of the novel, after Piggy is killed, Jack orders the boys to go and kill Ralph because he is the last outcast alive and they obey knowing that if they do not, they too will become outcasts."
Abstract This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol? Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he's been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It's difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
From the Paper "Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys "don"t know enough to be reporters,? Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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Abstract This paper examines the rise to power of Julius Caesar. The paper begins with a discussion of Caesar's early leadership and his calculated moves toward military greatness. Next, the paper analyzes Caesar's role in crushing Pompey's army in Pharsalus. The paper concludes with the plot to assassin Caesar, as well as brief commentary on his historical legacy.
From the Paper "Gaius Julius Caesar was born in Rome on July 12, 100 BC, as a member of the Julian clan. It seemed as though Julius was almost born a radical. At a young age, his uncle by marriage, Gaius Marius, leader of the Populares, had ruled seven times as consul, or chief magistrate. It was in this seventh term that he appointed young Caesar to the position of flamen dialis, a position of archaic priesthood, but with no power. Thus, he was classified as one who agreed with his uncle's extremist ideas, and even further influenced this opinion when he broke off his first engagement with Cossutia, and married Cornelia, the daughter of Marius's associate, Cinna, in 84 BC."
Abstract The paper discusses how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), under its leader Mao Zedong, took control of China in 1949. The paper describes how, within a year, it had consolidated its control, and it continued to maintain control during the Maoist Era (1949-1976). The paper further discusses how, to maintain control, the CCP use a variety of methods. The paper analyzes their political methods of control, including emphasizing campaigns, role models and the bandwagon effect; and their ideological methods, including a heavy emphasis on community ideology and class theory. All of this was underpinned by massive use of brute force.
Abstract The paper relates that, although there were several historical figures named Philip of Macedon, Philip of Macedon II is the best known of all of them. The paper explains that he was the king of Macedonia and considered to be the father of Alexander the Great. The paper describes how Philip changed the system of aristocrats in Macedonia, a brilliant move that improved education in the kingdom and also created a new generation of people loyal to Philip. The paper shows how his tactics were brilliant because rather than using brute force, Philip of Macedon II was able to use social skills to bring people to his side.
From the Paper "Philip of Macedon was successful as a military leader, and did a lot of incredible things while king. For example, when expanding his kingdom, he was able to beat the hill tribes in a single battle, in 358 B.C., and he used the Social War to his advantage to gain further power. He also took control of Amphipolis, which had previously belonged to Athens, and therefore gained a lot of wealth through their gold mines. He conquered Crenides, Abdera, Maronea, and, among many other cities, Methone, where he lost one of his eyes in battle. ('Philip II...') Losing his eye aside, he was unchallenged by military opponents for the most part, until 352 B.C., when the Athenian army opposed him and prevented him from marching into central Greece."
Abstract The paper discusses ho,w although Canada is a liberal society based on equal rights, hockey is traditionally seen as a sport for men, since it involves power, violence and brute force. The paper first looks at Canada's long history of sexist thinking and women's growing role in hockey today. The paper then discusses the success of Canada's Olympic women's ice hockey team that indicates that traditional, sexist notions of women in sport are finally being overturned.
Outline:
Introduction
Women and Hockey
Conclusion
From the Paper "Though the popular media is now making moves towards supporting and encouraging women's participation in ice hockey, it is true that the sport in Canada has a long history of sexist thinking. Sports observers have even acknowledged that women were certainly a late inclusion in the world of "masculine" sports. Such voices include Gruneau and Whitson (1994), authors of the book "Hockey Night in Canada". Gruneau and Whitson acknowledge that women have painstakingly made their way in the hockey arena after fighting decades of repression and sexist stereotyping. As the authors attest, it was more than a hundred years after hockey was born that women were finally recognized as potential players."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that one of the greatest changes that has impacted working conditions and careers has been the advent and rapid growth of technology. This massive change has also impacted women workers. The writer discusses that one might have expected that technology would have had a primarily positive impact, given that technology reduces the importance of brute physical strength, and that this is the only variable in which most women have any intrinsic disadvantage, relative to most men. However, the writer maintains that in general, technology does not seem to have been to the advantage of women. The writer argues that technology has had a negative impact on women workers and their careers. This is due not to technology itself, but rather to persistent, sexist stereotypes about what is "natural" for men and women.
From the Paper "Sim and Yong blame this gender-based polarization on gender-based socialization and stereotyping that negatively impacts women's education and skills training. While this is at last declining, it still functions to prevent most women from gaining the career benefits from technology that are available to so many men."
"When it comes to higher level jobs, and especially jobs that are in high-tech fields such as computerization, medicine, science, and engineering, there appears to be a widespread trend for sexist perceptions about women's abilities to function as a bar that prevents most women from benefiting from the career opportunities opened up by new technology. For example, Whitney notes that women in medicine are still subject to discrimination with regard to admission to medical school, residency selections, appointment of faculty, and advancement. Indeed, Adams argues that medicine has been characterized by active hostility towards the incursions of women physicians, as has dentistry."
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the Roman funeral rite and the ability of the Romans to successfully inculturate elements of this ritual into the other cultures that they touched. The writer supports the thesis that the successful inculturation of funeral rites into mainstream society is a result of the willingness to adapt the ritual to include elements of the culture that they wished to acquire, rather than getting them to submit by sheer brute force. The new funeral rite then represents a perfect blend of two cultures.
Outline:
Understanding Inculturation
Roman Funeral Rites Past and Present
Inculturation of Roman Funerary Rites
The Jewish Funerary Liturgy
Developing a Plan for Inculturation
On Liturgy and Faith
Inculturation Methodology
From the Paper "As the pagan practices of the Roman Empire became entangled, and later replaced by Christianity, many of the pagan practices became obsolete. In some cases, they were no longer allowed, particularly those that honored pagan gods. However, as the Roman religion transformed into the Roman Catholic Church, many elements of the old funeral rites survived. The survival of these elements demonstrates a high degree of inculturation of the old Roman practices. The modern Catholic funerary service still maintains the basic structure of the old Roman ceremony.
"The modern Roman Catholic Church requires that burial rites contain three distinct lithurgical sections. A funeral must contain all three sections."
Abstract This paper explains that, after WWII and the division of Korea, the U.S. was struck with the fear of the fast spreading cancer of communism. The author points out that the Truman administration pursued a policy of containment to deal with alleged Soviet aggression. Nothing but brute force would stop the Soviets from gaining power. The paper concludes that Truman believed that, if Korea became a domino in the game of communism, the next domino would probably be Japan, which was very important for American trade.
From the Paper "The outcome of World War II left many countries destroyed physically and economically. Countries were looking for ways to rebuild despite the shambles they saw before them. Countries came together and formed an alliance to promote peace called the United Nations. This was America's chance to prove to its people that it truly promoted peace; therefore, our nation became part of the U.N. America moved quickly to help Japan set up a democratic form of government, which allowed the country to govern itself. Germany was now divided between the Soviets and the United Nations."
Abstract Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" exposes the conflicts between the old Southern values and the brute force of the new, Northern values. Some of those conflicts in society - with reference to women's place in America in the 1940s - are reviewed in this paper, in order to present a psychosocial background into the characters Amanda Wingfield and her troubled daughter, Laura Wingfield. It also looks at how Williams painted literary portraits of his female characters with the brushstrokes from his own family experiences (his sister was schizophrenic) and from the society that he observed all around him and about which he held strong opinions.
From the Paper "In the interest of offering further perspective on why Williams portrayed female characters in The Glass Menagerie the way he did, it is worth noting that when Williams was just five years of age, he suffered from a paralytic disease, causing him to be paralyzed. At seven, he was diagnosed with diphtheria. His mother, Edwina Dakin Williams, approached his difficulties during this period in his life by encouraging him to dream up stories and read. But Edwina is also reported to have been a pushy, sometimes smothering woman by a biographer writing for ThinkQuest (http://library.thinkquest.org). Indeed, his mother did not approve of him "...playing with other boys" and his father made him quit the University of Missouri to work in the shoe business. "
Abstract The paper provides a detailed introduction into computer crimes and methods of deterrence today. The paper explains that the overall aims of the project are to gain a full understanding of traps and deceptive measures, using a honeypot as an example in a real-world environment. The paper outlines the resource requirements and the tasks that will be carried out and includes an overview of the proposed study.
From the Paper "The purpose of the proposed study is to use a honeypot as described further below to determine if Dictionary, Brute force and Hybrid attacks are still in use nowadays or if they do not exist anymore. The proposed study is important for a number of reasons. According to Wible (2003), "While the Internet has revolutionized communication and commerce, it has also created the conditions for a type of crime that can be committed anonymously, from anywhere in the world, and with consequences that are unprecedented in scope" (p. 1577). While many of the attacks on legitimate computer systems are not malicious in nature, the literature will show that computer crimes are on the increase and the techniques being used by computer criminals are likewise becoming increasingly sophisticated."
Abstract The paper focuses on two themes discussed in Homer's poem, "The Odyssey", that highlight that its central focus is not only entertainment, but also that of imparting values e.g., the resistance of mortal temptations and the triumph of mind over might. The paper relates that Homer's recommendations to avoid the temptations of worldly pleasures and to utilize the strength of wit and intellect rather than brute force are relevant even in the modern era.
From the Paper "Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, is set in the timeline following The Iliad and details the warrior Odysseus's ten-year-long attempt to return home. The story itself follows a number of thematic devises in order to convey the story. These themes have been carefully chosen to impart not only an interesting storytelling devise, but also a set of morals. Just as other forms of mythology in other cultures, such as the works of Roman authors, Norse mythology, Christian mythology, Celtic mythology, and the works from other civilizations, Homer intends to share the ethics of his culture with the readers of his play. While the works of all the different cultures are unique, the wisdom they impart is consistent across all of their stories."
