This paper discusses and analyzes the short story "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," by D.H. Lawrence; specifically, how understanding the characters helps us understand the problematic ending of the story.
Abstract The paper states that D.H. Lawrence's characterizations make the reader understand and even sympathize with the characters. The author feels that the characters are disturbing; and yet they are real with real problems and real neuroses. The paper concludes that Lawrence's could be the people next door and that is what makes the story understandable.
From the Paper "Lawrence creates unusual and yet somehow endearing characters and makes the reader care about them, and what happens to them. "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" is no exception. Mabel Pervin is the heroine of this novel, but she is a desperately unhappy woman, ashamed of her poverty, and sick to death of caring for her rather oafish brothers. Her only joy is taking care of her mother's grave, where she feels "secure," even though others can watch her as she works. "
Abstract In this article, the writer analyzes the short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D. H. Lawrence. The writer discusses that the story argues that the predicament faced by Paul is brought about by a focus on materialism in the modern age. The writer also looks at the role of Paul's mother.
From the Paper "In D.H. Lawrence's 'The Rocking-Horse Winner' a ne'er-do-well family includes a son who has a gift of feverishly riding his rocking-horse until he experiences a revelation of the upcoming horse race winner. Paul's gift eventually kills him. Paul's family consists of his parents and two little sisters. His family lives a decent lifestyle but his parents, particularly his mother, continually laments their need for more money. Her obsession with acquiring more money pervades the household to the point where the house seems to ... "
Abstract This paper offers an analysis of Cormac McCarthy's novel "All The Pretty Horses" and explains the multitude of roles that nature plays in the coming-of-age of John Grady Cole. The paper focuses on Grady's growing understanding that choices have consequences.
From the Paper "Cormac McCarthy's "All The Pretty Horses" is the coming-of-age story of John Grady Cole. The setting is Texas and the Northeastern part of Mexico shortly after the end of World War II. Grady's father wants little to do with him since coming home from the war and his mother is even more distant from him, separated from her husband."
Abstract The paper focuses on the phrase, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink" and discusses the relationship of that statement with six articles. Through the use of the articles, the statement is analyzed. The paper contains a thesis statement in the opening paragraph which indicates how the phrase will be incorporated into the articles and evidence is provided throughout to support the statement.
From the Paper "There are many phrases in our culture which we hear daily. These phrases have become so engrained in our society that often we do not consider the full scope of their meaning as they apply to literature, people, or the world around us. The saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink" could be interpreted in various ways. However, the research will demonstrate that it is a statement that centers around aid to others. The statement, or saying, reflects on the concept that we, society, the world, or some higher being can always help someone, but it does not mean that they will take the baton and run with it to make a difference. That difference can be in their own lives, or the lives of others, but it is an element that is no longer in our control."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.
From the Paper "Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."
Abstract The 1900 to 1930 period was one of economic boom in Canada. This period, therefore, marks the era of modern real estate. This brief paper looks at the development of property and real estate during this 30 year period. In doing so, a very brief historical sketch of urban development is given, along with the factors that led to extensive urbanization and property development.
Abstract This paper describes the downfalls of MTV's "reality" series, "The Real World" and why it is not a picture of reality for "twenty-somethings" in America. The paper discusses the idea behind reality shows and examines the unrealistic aspects of "The Real World."
Abstract This paper analyzes customer satisfaction in the Chinese real estate industry. This research focuses on two studies measuring customer satisfaction in the real estate industry, discuses the implications of the data results, and offers recommendations toward much-warranted improvements in this area, if China is continue at its current intense growth pace.
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Abstract
Executive Summary
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Background and Methodology of Proposed Research Design
Proposed Data Collection
Research Findings
Future Research
Conclusion
From the Paper "A survey by Guizhou Property Exchange Center indicates that many consumers are very disappointed by the poor services they had received from real estate agents in Guiyang City, the capital of Guizhou province, with a population of 1.36 million (Shibao, 2000). Prospective home shoppers and renters have indicated their reluctance to use the agents' services as a result of the bad experiences (Shibao, 2000). A research report by Shanghai Real Estate Economic Association for the preparation of WTO entry cited that, in comparison with companies in developed countries, China's local real estate companies have the following weaknesses: 1) lack of experience attributable to their short existence, 2) limited competing capability due to smaller sizes, 3) insufficient capital and backward marketing means, 4) lower management skills; and 5) the overall lack of customer service capabilities (Shibao, 2000).
According to a survey reported in the China Construction magazine, about 59 percent of the urban residents in China now own their own homes. The average living space for most of these urban residents that own their homes is 50-80 square meters; the majority of households surveyed have 2 to 4 people (Shibao, 2000). About 19.7 percent of such respondents live in rented dwellings and 11.5 percent receive rental subsidies from their employers or work units (Shibao, 2000). It was also reported that 21.9 percent of the residents surveyed indicated they would like to purchase new houses with a size of 70-150 square meters within 5 years (Shibao, 2000). Thus, the realty business is highly developed in many cities of China and has become an index of local economic status. However, due to some misunderstanding of realty business and improper orientation of market research in this industry, the existence of overpriced realty has become a commonality. This kind of violation of the relative relationship between demand and supply itself is a problem valuable to research. "
Abstract This essay contains two case briefs, one for a real property case and one for an intellectual property case. Furthermore it answers six questions which the customer wanted included. The questions deal with real and intellectual property law.
From the Paper "Facts: The city of New London, Connecticut was in need of economic revitalization so when the Pfizer corporation began to construct a new facility on the outskirts of a residential neighborhood, the city reactivated "the New London Development Corporation, a private entity under the control of the city government, to consider plans to redevelop the Fort Trumbull neighborhood and encourage new economic activities that might be brought by the Pfizer plant" (Kelo, 2006, p. 3). The corporation came up with a development plan which the city approved. The corporation offered to purchase the lots of Fort Trumbull which it would need, however some owners of the properties did not wish to sell."
Abstract This paper explains that Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" is a satire. The author points out that the madness of the characters is really a tool to satirize that which is being made fun of, in this case, the civility of men. The paper states that the distance between the reader and Gulliver in the narrative gives the feeling that the work is a travel log, which no reader could possibly believe. The author concludes that the message of this book is for readers to see madness not as madness but as valuable knowledge, which can change the shape of their own behavior and beliefs.
From the Paper "The job is done in "Gulliver's Travels", by reversing the roles of men and horses, showing the horse to be kind and gentle, even to a creature that they recognize as a refined Yahoo, the name they have given to the human beasts. The horses even took it upon themselves to feed Gulliver's growth, as they recognized in him a refinement that was lacking the other yahoos, and heartily went about trying to teach him their language."
Abstract This paper reviews the novel "Rocking-Horse Winner" by D.H. Lawrence about the devastating effects that money can have on a family. In particular it looks at how Lawrence uses the rocking-horse to symbolize not only the lost innocence of childhood but also the lost innocence of a world gone mad with greed. It examines how the meanings of the rocking-horse evolve through the story. The object first emerges as a symbol of the type of monetary greed expressed by a family attempting to live beyond their means in the form of a Christmas present. Later the horse becomes the avenue for which young Paul attempts to find the luck that his mother feels she and his father are missing. Further on in the novel, images of the horses at the races become superimposed over the idea of a little boy growing too large for his new, then old and worn, rocking-horse and this is the imagery that really influences the reader into the idea of the rocking-horse as a real sweating and shackled racer. It attempts to put forward the message that people living in a corrupt environment imagining that the bridle of a horse can bring them salvation can only receive salvation at a high price.
From the Paper "Paul steps away from innocence and embraces the faith that embodies the world of horse racing. The track representing almost a poor mans modern cathedral. His cohorts look upon the manner in which Paul receives the knowledge of the name of the winner as a mystical occurrence. When Paul's Uncle Oscar questions the servant Basset about just how the whole betting process occurs with his young nephew, he still thinks it rather comical and is not quite sure how much to believe."
Tags: childhood, greed, races, racer, winnings, debt, bet
Abstract The short story by D. H. Lawrence entitled, "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" talks about the sudden love that both Mabel Pervin and Dr. Jack Fergusson had experienced when he accidentally saved Mabel from the suicide. Aside from the theme of love, one of the main issues discussed in relation to the theme of love is the importance of both protagonists? (Mabel and Jack) role in their small community and how the roles that they have affects their own conception of real love.
From the Paper "Mabel Pervin is illustrated in the story as a very quiet and reserved woman, talking and saying nothing to her brothers at the start of the story. It is evident that there is no bond between the brothers and their sister Mabel, who, after several attempts from her brothers? part to talk to her, remain motionless and uncommunicative, answering their questions with curt replies, sometimes, not even answering at all. The unfavorable relationship between the brothers and Mabel is reflected through Henry's (Mabel's brother) description of Mabel to Jack: ?The sulkiest bitch that ever trod!? Mabel Pervin's character is justified after the incident with her brothers. As the story progresses, we learn that she had no close women acquaintances except for her sister who had died already, and was left alone to the care of her brothers and father. "
Abstract In this article, the writer examines "Captivity," a stream-of-consciousness piece by Sherman Alexie. The writer points out that this work explores Alexie's reaction as a Native-American who grew up on a reservation, amid squalor, alcoholism, poverty, and hopelessness, to one of the classic narratives of a brave white woman enduring the grim experience of being held captive by Native-Americans. The writer discusses that Sherman Alexie, in touch with his tribal past and all of the imagery that it entails, also steps out to do his own dancing, the prolific author of novels, stories, poetry and pieces such as "Captivity," as well as the director of the movie versions of his books.
From the Paper "In "Captivity," Mary Rowlandson is a recurring image: the white, especially the white girl, alone on the reservation. One version of Mary Rowlandson is the daughter of a white reservation worker. Stepping into her first classroom filled with young tribal members, she carries with her a "memory" distilled from the captivity her namesake endured three centuries earlier, at a time when the Wampanoags might well have thought that they had a chance to clear their traditional lands of the grasping colonists. Terrified, the modern Mary Rowlandson flees the school, envisioning each boy as her would-be captor."
Abstract This paper discusses how Mary Rowlandson, Hannah Dustin, and Mary Jamison, were each in their own way, able to cope with their captivity. The paper discusses whether the captivity strengthened their understanding of Native Americans. It also looks at why some captives were treated harshly and others as family or tribal members. In addition, the paper explores why Native Americans took captives.
From the Paper "The story of Mary Jamison's capture is quite different from the other women's experiences. Mary Jamison was taken captive by the Shawnee tribe while she was still a teenager. Her family was killed and the tribe adopted her as their own. Jamison actually became a part of the tribe and took a husband and had children. Jamison coped with her captivity by assimilating into the tribe that held her captive. Her ability to be a part of the tribe allowed her to cope with the loss of her family and her captivity."
Abstract This paper examines how horses played a major role in the development of Canada in the era before Confederation and for some time after that date. It looks at how horses were a major means of transportation in the wild areas of Canada, how they were used to draw various forms of transportation in towns and cities and how they served as well as work animals on farms and in other capacities. It looks at how horses were a commodity and were early part of the trade settlers in Canada conducted with the United States, providing horses to buyers from the south. It also discusses how the horse served as a symbol and became a key part of various Canadian institutions, with the "mounted" section of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police being a key remainder of the importance of the horse in the past and today.
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Introduction
Early Need for Horses The Re-Introduction of the Horse The Canadian Horse Discussion and Conclusion
From the Paper "Throughout North America, three staple trades helped open the northern regions to economic activity. Those staples consisted of fish, fur, and timber. Later, agricultural settlement established permanent economic, social, and political life in the new regions. Settlers discovered that what was critical for the earliest European colonies in North America was that they be reasonably self supporting in terms of food production: "Farmers 'put down roots' in ways that fur traders and timber operators did not" ("The Wheat Staple and Early Agriculture"). Agriculture is usually seen as a necessary component for economic development and as the most basic element of all. Observers of the Canadian experience state that the issue is more peculiar in the Canadian case for several reasons."
