Abstract This paper reviews the concept of freedom as defined by CarlosFuentes, a novelist, essayist and travelling diplomat. According to this paper, Fuentes believes that without the quest for freedom, freedom would not exist.
From the Paper "Freedom is often a concept that is taken for granted, misunderstood, and, as Carlos Fuentes notes, is often defined for the citizens of the world by institutions that have no other ultimate interest but to limit the freedom that appears to be so fleeting. Novelist, essayist, and traveling diplomat, Carlos Fuentes' quotation on what freedom is inspires the reader to think about what freedom truly is. It envelops concepts familiar and new, traditional and rebellious, and in the end encompasses the multitudes of facets that have founded nations, inspired societies, and given rise to revolution. In the beginning of Fuentes' thought provoking quote, he notes that freedom is freedom based on people seeking it. This thought is comprised of two primary parts. First, without the quest for freedom, freedom would not exist. It is the process of striving for freedom that ensures that the concept continues to exist."
Abstract This paper discusses the relevance of CarlosFuentes' comments in his CBS Massey lectures today, in understanding the political challenges faced by Latin America. The paper discusses the existing political economy of Latin America and the pressure of internal and external politics, as well as historical, economic and cultural aspects that it faces.
Abstract This paper asserts that Fuentes used his writing as an opportunity to create and re-create the social reality of the lives of the people of Mexico as they shaped and continue to influence the development and history of their country. In order to establish this thesis more fully, the following works of Fuentes are examined: "Aura" (1965), "The Buried Mirror: Reflections on Spain and the New World" (1992), and "The Years with Laura Diaz" (2000). Initially, an overview is provided of Fuentes' thoughts on writing and his use of writing in documenting the lives of Mexicans and the history of Mexico, his homeland. This is followed by a discussion of Fuentes' works as each illustrates his efforts to construct and re-construction Mexico's reality through the lives of her people.
From the Paper "Through his writing, Fuentes has assumed a commitment for insuring that his readers as well as himself take responsibility for reconceptualizing the manner in which they perceive both the past and present of Mexico. His desire to accomplish this task is clearly documented by Fuentes himself when he provided the following description of the role of Latin America within history: "To restore some kind of tragic consciousness ...to make the United States understand that memory counts--that there is history, and that it does not renew itself every 24 hours when Dan Rather appears on the set" (as cited in Lippard, 1990, p. 6). As is evidenced within this statement, Fuentes presents a challenge to himself as a writer as well as to his readers to recognize that the social construction of reality that may be presented to us in the world around us may not be an accurate representation of reality and history as it truly exists."
Abstract This paper responds to questions on the relevance of CarlosFuentes's volume of 1985 which is, definitely, still relevant. The paper focuses on the special strengths of this monograph that involve the author's attention to cultural and historical realities in Latin America that render it a distinct culture zone. The paper also discusses the U.S. involvement and how it has led to globalization.
From the Paper "The Ongoing Relevance of Carlos Fuentes, in Latin America - at War with the Past. (1985). Toronto: Anansi, 2001. The arguments found in Carlos Fuentes's volume, Latin America - at War with the Past, as valid in 2005, as they were 20 years ago, in a day when the world may have seemed rather different. The Soviet Union had yet to fall, there was some faith in international development programs that allowed for deficit finance, and developing countries had yet to feel the effects of restructuring ordered by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund."
Abstract This paper takes a look at 'Aura' by CarlosFuentes, 'The Pillowbook' by Peter Greenaway and 'Ulysses' by James Joyce. The paper focuses primarily on the sexual narrative used by the writers to illustrate the interaction between the relevant characters.
From the Paper "You're my husband..." is a very strange remark coming from this 20-year old woman, but obviously the protagonist is so thrilled by the sex he's just enjoyed, hey, whatever works for her, he is thinking, is cool. Besides, she's invited him to meet her in her room that night, the thought of which is a wonderful magic carpet to ride all day in this otherwise murky environment. He is "emptied of desire," so a reader assumes he has had a climatic ending to the adventure; she was "trembling" and she "surrendered" to him, but it also read like he was surrendering to her, as she joined him under the covers, uninvited by heartily welcomed. They surrendered to one another, and Felipe gets out of bed after being awakened by Aura's knocks, and he is "groaning,"
"So the reader has just been through a very sexy scene, a lovely release from the grim surroundings of Felipe's new job, and now on page 80 there are rats "swarming" around the parched manuscripts Felipe is hired to translate and re-write. The rats are peering at Felipe with "glittering eyes" and there on the bed is Consuelo with a white rabbit. Are readers being set up for another lively, intimate distraction away from the challenge of this haunted palace and the senora? "
Abstract This article offers an examination of the roles of women in Mexico and the U.S. in the novel 'Women in the Crystal Frontier' by CarlosFuentes. The writer shows that the author aims the criticism at prejudice and exploitation. Further, the writer demonstrates Fuentes' argument for greater understanding and acceptance of others.
From the Paper "In Carlos Fuentes' 'The Crystal Frontier' the author presents a number of stories all linked in one manner or another to the character of Don Leonardo, a wealthy Mexican businessman, who has few qualms about increasing his self-interests at the expense of his less fortunate countrymen. In many ways these stories depict the inequality between Mexicans and Americans, elites and peasants and men and women. From Mexican servants to wealthy elites and Americans ... "
This paper examines CarlosFuentes's "The Death of Artemio Cruz", showing how the protagonist Artemio's character personifies the betrayal of the ideals of the Mexican Revolution.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, 1990, $ 71.95
From the Paper "The purpose of this research is to examine Carlos Fuentes's "The Death of Artemio Cruz", with a view toward showing how Artemio's character personifies the ultimate betrayal of the ideals of the Mexican Revolution. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which Artemio's character develops, and then to show how Fuentes uses him as an analogue for the success of the goals of the revolution on one hand, and for the failure of the ideals of the revolution on the other.
Artemio is an emblem of the successful revolutionary who has co-opted the goals of the revolution to achieve economic gain and a more generalized personal power. To put it another way, one set of oligarchs (disguised as petty bourgeois) has supplanted the other, and by the time the new oligarchy has been established, one can hardly tell the new regime from the old one, ... "
A look at the characters, plot, and theme in this novel by CarlosFuentes, which centers around Don Leonardo Barasso, a powerful businessman in the story.
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the novel, "The Crystal Frontier: A Novel in Nine Stories", by CarlosFuentes. More specifically, the paper presents a report on the book that includes a summary of the book, a character analysis, and a look at the author's background.
From the Paper "This book is really kind of like reading several short stories all put together. At first, they do not seem to fit very well, but then they come together around the main character, Don Leonardo. Each story has some connection to him, and he affects each person's life somehow as he moves through the stories. Don Leonardo is in his 50s, and it is clear from the start of the story he is a powerful businessman, because he has his own jet, and he has served as a government official, among other things. In the first story, he brings his goddaughter, Michelina, to meet his son, who he wants her to marry, but he really wants her for his mistress, too. He does not seem to have many morals and that shows throughout the book. Some of the characters in the other stories have a relationship to him, like Juan Zamora, who Don Leonardo helps put through medical school because Juan's father was Don Leonardo's administrative lawyer."
Tags: el, paso, wealth, influence, shot, border, mexico, united, states, americans, mexicans
Abstract Change can be a negative or a positive thing and can have a profound affect on an individual. This paper analyzes four stories, seeking to show that outside factors can influence a person's thoughts and beliefs.
From the Paper "People change everyday. They grow, mature, and are influenced by outside factors. Love, education, racism, society...these factors all affect the way a human being relates to the things that surround him. The environment is a pushing, molding force that motivates us to alter out way of thinking and behaving."
Abstract This paper analyzes the poems "The Young Housewife" and "This Is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, which reflect domestic desire and the problems of intimacy that lie hidden within American suburbia. The author points out that Williams shows an abstracted form of simile, allusion and symbolism to reflect the frustrations of couples trying to live with each other in divided homes. The paper contends that, by actively revealing his own lack of sexual fulfillment, Williams is able to convey these messages in these simply written, yet cryptic poems.
From the Paper "This poetical analysis explores the theme of domestic desire within the two poems: "The Young Housewife" and "This Is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams. By revealing William's poetry related to domestic desire through simile, allusions and symbolism, one can learn why these two poems reflect isolation and the romantic problems within 20th century American suburbia. In understanding William's poems through the theme of domestic desire, one can assume unfulfilled sexual and romantic energies that reside within his verse. The poem "The Young Housewife" reflects the barriers and sexuality of the suburbs in the way that Williams present both the woman and the doctor in the poem."
Abstract This essay deals with two passages from CarlosFuentes? novel, The Death of Artemio Cruz. This is a passage commentary on both. The passages were a recollection of a sexual event, from Artemio Cruz's past, dated December 4, 1913. The passages dealt with perception, Cruz's personal yearn for total control. The aspect of male dominance was also present in this passage.
From the Paper "The actual case of this passage was much more grotesque. It was a soldier raping a town's woman, and afterwards, she would get hanged. This was a beautiful lie that Artemio Cruz had created. It was his male egoistic fantasy: a woman who did as he wished, to sleep with if and when he wanted and to be followed, and to be cooked for. Cruz and Fuentes, with their description of the past event, were able to create a romantic moment out of a rape scene. This was akin to the details that Cruz had remembered so thoroughly, as he blended unpleasant images that had pleasant meanings and vice versa."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of how the concepts of just and proper are illustrated in Lope de Vega's play, "Fuente Ovejuna," about civil disobedience and the murder of a Commander by a group of townspeople.
From the Paper "Lope de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna provides the story of a local Commander who is a tyrant over the townspeople He rapes the wives of town officials, he seeks to dishonor the Mayor's daughter Laurencia and he rules for ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the religious beliefs as well as the remarkable services rendered by Carlos V to the people of the Spain. This research paper addresses the cardinal role played by Carlos V (1516- 1555) because of his efforts to unite and strengthen Spain.
Abstract This paper examines the design of the structure, the materials and construction methods used in the creation of Francesco Borromini's "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane". It also looks at the decor and furnishings of the "San Carlo" and its over-all style and function.
From the Paper This paper is a brief exploration of Borromini's celebrated San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane. More specifically, this paper will examine the spatial organization and planning of the project, the materials and construction methods used, the decor and the furnishings that make the San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane such a landmark of modern architecture, the over-all "style" of the room and the functions it serves. As will soon become evident, this room serves as an historic and imperishable legacy to its creator.
Abstract This paper examines the life and work of Carlo Maderno and his significant contributions to the innovation of the Baroque style. The paper notes that, before Maderno, many facades portrayed a Mannerist style that was often dense and without adequate spatial ornamentation. The paper further relates that Maderno's work influenced a whole generation of architects that sought greater details and more space for design to flourish in what was to become known as Baroque stylization. In essence, the paper analyzes the life and work of Carlo Maderno in relation to his architectural contributions to what has become known as the Baroque style in architectural history.
From the Paper "Carlo Maderno (1556-1629) was an Italian-Swiss architect that had moved to Rome in 1588 to begin his career as an architect for the Vatican. The fist project of significance that he was contracted for is Santa Susanna. This project would be the foundation for his style, which would help to garner a greater audience with the Pope and his eventually work on the facade for St. Peter's Basilica. The first significant contribution that Maderno made in this structure is the use of more columns and pilasters that were placed in more numerous groupings in the center of center of the entranceway (Tosini 34). "
Tags: Santa, Susanna, St., Peter's, Basilica, Sant'Andrea, della, Valle
