An analysis of William Godwin's "Caleb Williams" and how, though it may be read as an innocent murder mystery novel, when examined in the context of the author's life, the book is actually an attack on the law.
Abstract This paper discusses that William Godwin wrote "Caleb Williams" as an attempt to present in a story form the political views, which he wrote about in "Enquiry Concerning Political Justice". The author points out that this novel is a satire on the entire English system of laws and justice. The paper relates that Godwin created a character named Caleb Williams, who gets himself entangled in a battle with the law, to act as the writer's voice. The author states that, to Godwin, laws are created merely with the intent of oppressing the poor and allowing free reign over the social and political situation of the rich. The paper relates that, in this novel, innocents are arrested and found guilty without any proof other than the declaration of their blame by the affluent and dominant socialites. The author maintains that the book infers that the most absurd characteristic of the law is its inflexibility.
From the Paper "Born to a family of dissenting ministers, Godwin began his life in the church but soon after abandoned his position and, with the advice of a friend, began writing for sustenance and profit. His background in radical dissent helped ease him into the world of 1780s London. At this time, prominent writers and speakers such as Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft, who he would later marry, were speaking out against the injustices of the established political system. At this time Godwin wrote his "Enquiry Concerning Political Justice" and, soon after, "Caleb Williams", both of which articulate his position which became known as "rational anarchism."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the artwork, "Raftsmen Playing Cards" by George Caleb Bingham. Specifically, it discusses the historical context and aesthetic effect of the piece and looks at why the work is so appealing.
From the Paper "This art is clearly American Realism at its best. The minute detail of the figures and the raft, the attention to the riverbank and the misty mountains in the distance, Bingham executes all these details with deftness and a real concern for realism. He has even spent the time to recreate distinct personalities for his river men, which are quite apparent with a close viewing of the painting. There is a dreamlike quality to the surroundings, but the main subjects stand out in stark relief. It is clear they are the main focus of this painting, but they also reveal Bingham's realistic style that followed him throughout his lifetime. At a time when there were no commonly available photographs, Bingham captured scenes as if they were shot with a camera, so that people all over the world could see what life was like on the American frontier. His style is consistent with other realists of the time, who strove to capture scenes as they really were, and depict people as they really looked."
Abstract This paper outlines the development of Pepsi Cola from its discovery in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, a young pharmacist from North Carolina to the multi million corporation it is today. It examines its advertising techniques over the years beginning with the very first advertisements and moving on to the different campaigns used through the 70s, 80s, 90s and today, evaluating different marketing campaigns, their effectiveness and how they impacted the wider marketplace. It looks at how Pepsi's branding strategy includes maintaining the brand equity and upholding the positive associations that are often linked with the Pepsi brand name such as youth, love, joy, and excitement and how Pepsi constantly tries to reinvent itself and invent new products and ideas.
From the Paper "Pepsi uses concepts, words, pictures, and visuals to complete the total concept for their advertising. Their logo is red, white, and blue portraying patriotism and an American classic taste. They also use the color blue frequently for their packaging, which is a refreshing color. The strong colors of red and blue are good at attracting a lot of attention. All of their products and advertising have the five basic design principles of unity, harmony, sequence, emphasis, and contrast. Their products? design is in a stately orderly format that commands authority and also emphasizes the products? refreshing, and cooling qualities."
Abstract This paper discusses how, as a result of a radical restructuring of the society on the economic, social and emotional levels, the industrial revolution inspired the rise of romanticism in American art. By reviewing some famous works of art such as George Caleb Bingham's "Watching the Cargo", it shows how changes triggered by the industrial revolution led to the discovery of the American landscape and the democratization of art.
From the Paper "During the late nineteenth century, apart from paintings that imitated European sophistication, the American paintings possessed a folksy quality that attempted to recapture the nostalgic past in response to its destruction by the Industrial Revolution (Lynes 40-41). Thomas Hovenden's "Breaking Home Ties" was one of the most popular pictures on display at the 1893 fair in Chicago. In this painting, a young man leaves his family and home to seek fame and fortune. In the background are five other distraught relatives living in a wooden house. The impression projected is of a traditional rural household. This painting presents one of the most enduring themes in American folklore and is depicted in American arts (Gowans 242). It is another reflection of the impact of the underlying effects of Industrial Revolution: young people are forced to leave home to seek greater fortunes as traditional occupations can no longer provide adequate income for the household (Garrett 25-27)."
Abstract This paper describes Craven's book about a bishop who must tell his young Anglican missionary who is living in a remote Indian village in Canada that he has only two years, or less, left to live. The paper explains the conflict the bishop faces as to how and when to tell the young vicar and describes parts of the book, citing the page numbers to which these descriptions refer. Furthermore, the paper explores the book's theme about death and dying by referencing passages in the book and then explains how this book is, in addition to being a dramatic story, an historical and cultural look at Canadian Indians.
From the Paper "Readers also know just how "rough and tumble" and backwoods this setting is, when I page 19, a good description is given of the hang-logger "Calamity Bill" (the opposite of Broadway's "Calamity Jane"?). Because his float is subject to its nails coming loose when boats pass to fast and create wakes to rough, he is known to come out of his A-Frame "shaking his fist and swearing" ? but the most interesting and raw rural aspect of Calamity Bill is the fact that the inner of his two sets of long-legged underwear is ?part of his skin.? The putrid smell of rancid underwear just might be close to the smell of death itself, although the author may not have intended for that linkage. "
