Abstract This is a rewriting of the last 3-pages of Amy Hempel's short story "In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried." It shifts the emphasis of the ending from memory and overcoming one's fears, to death and how fear can make us completely self-centered.
Abstract This paper looks at Stephen King's novel "Pet Cemetery", discussing the main characters and the style of writing of King and giving a brief possible new ending.
Abstract This paper presents a general overview of changes in 19th century American attitudes toward the dead and cemeteries. The paper examines how cemeteries reflected and revealed contemporary concerns. It then compares and contrasts these general trends to the unusual history of cemeteries in San Francisco, California, contextualizing and explaining the case of San Francisco cemeteries by examining the city's equally unique social history, development and values.
From the Paper "In the 19th century, urbanization led to changes in American attitudes toward cemeteries. People developed a distaste for urban graveyards, often finding them unsanitary and unsatisfactory sites for mourning. In the 1831, the rural cemetery movement took shape with the creation of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, and cemetery planners began developing cemeteries miles from city centers. These rural cemeteries reflected Americans' romantic sensibilities; their naturalistic, pastoral settings served as a nostalgic reaction against urbanization, as a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern urban life. Rural cemeteries were emphasized as cultural centers, as places for melancholy thought, contemplation of death, and reverence for the past. The rural cemetery movement sentimentally emphasized and idealized the past, the value of country's ancestry."
Abstract This paper critically examines the novel "Pet Cemetery" and the style of writing used by Stephen King. The character of Victor Pascow is examined as a means of delving into the important themes of the book. It is argued that while the book is certainly a model of competent writing and the effect is certainly spooky, it could have been a much stronger story had it been told from a different perspective. Similar themes recognized in W.W. Jacob's "The Monkey's Paw" are included as part of the discussion.
From the Paper "In a quite compact nutshell, Pet Sematary presents us with the story of a place that has been used as a burial ground since ancient times. For reasons complex and themselves quite ancient, this ground has acquired magical powers: Those things that are buried in it return to the world of the living, although not quite as themselves ? and not transformed for the better as well.
The story is possessed of a strikingly gothic sense of horror in part simply because of King's descriptions of things that go down into the earth and then ? in a reversal of the natural order, in which things that are interred become over time one with the earth ? come back out again instead. But the story is also frightening, and even more disturbing than it is frightening, because King uses this story to remind his readers of those thing."
Abstract This paper presents a positive review of an article about the most recent discoveries made at the Qumran Cemetery and the Essene community that lived there in ancient times. The paper also describes the approach that the author of the article took to shed new light on the findings at the cave and the implications these findings had for the long-held assumption that the inhabitants of the cave were members of an all-male, celibate society.
From the Paper "Therefore, the author's approach was to try to resolve some of the outstanding issues and concerns about the actual cemetery as opposed to the related discoveries of the scrolls. The intention was to present insights into the celibacy of the Essene settlement based on assertions made from the archaeological discoveries of the Qumran Cemetery. The reason there was renewed interest in the Qumran Cemetery project which was discovered in the 1950's was that some new controversy was raised based on women and children being found buried in the cemetery that was thought to be an all male celibate society. Scholars had theorized that Qumran cemetery was a part of the Essene settlement near by and they have been credited by other historians as the keepers of the Dead Sea Scrolls which not by coincidence were found near the Essene community cemetery."
Abstract This paper relates that Carlo Ruiz Zafon's "The Shadow of the Wind", a best seller in Spain for more than a year and a popular book in more than 20 countries, is about Daniel Sampere, who wakes up on his eleventh birthday and has forgotten his dead mother's face; therefore, his father takes him to the cemetery of forgotten books to give him the gift of a book to celebrate his birthday. The author points out that this very long, complex book starts as a thriller, sounds like a standard book of the Victorian era, at times reads like a romance and has a literary angle through the inventive concept of the cemetery of forgotten books. The paper relates that the critics of this book have been varied from near-nomination as the "best Spanish book of the year" to readers, who jump over sections starting half way through the book as the book does not live up to their expectations.
From the Paper "At the same time, when we come down to the other side of the Atlantic, the reviews are a lot more liberal. This is probably in view of the generosity that the reviewers have given for the book being a translated version. This is a very important factor as when translations are done, it is important that the translation be done by individuals who are experts themselves, as otherwise the feelings will not come through. A poem has to be translated by a poet in the language that it is being translated in. Knowledge of the language itself may not be enough; it also requires the knowledge of the medium."
This paper take a detailed look at one of the greatest battles of the Civil War. Follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the battle.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, 2000, $ 66.95
Abstract This paper follows General Robert E. Lee and his men as they plot their strategy and take action against the Union Army leading up to and during the Battle of Gettysburg. It also goes into great detail about the military strategy that both the Union Army used prior to this attack, and the affect it had upon the outcome of this battle, and what affect it had on the eventual outcome of the Civil War.
From the paper:
"There were over 70,000 Confederates involved in the Battle of Gettysburg. Of those men, 3,903 died, 18,735 were wounded, and 5,425 were missing, for a grand total of 28,063 men lost. That is about 40 percent of the soldiers who fought the battle. The percentage of men lost on the last day was much higher. Total losses on both sides came to 51,053.
"The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War. More men were lost in this battle than any other battle of the Civil War. After such a crushing defeat, Lee was never again able to launch a full-scale offensive on Union ground. The battle was also a landmark in the minds of people for years to come. Abraham Lincoln quoted in November 1863, "The world" can never forget what they did here.? Although the Confederates suffered a tremendous defeat that third day of July, their dedication and determination are still evident in the valiant effort displayed during those three long days."
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Abstract The site of Ur, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, is an archaeological site rich in findings of the Sumerian culture and history. This paper explains how the city of Ur was discovered in the mid seventeenth century and details some of the fascinating findings of the place such as the Royal Cemetery and a detailed burial chamber.
From the Paper "At the end of the pit, the team found the king's tomb chamber. A second stone chamber was built up against it, with the tomb of the queen, who owned the chariot and other offerings found in the upper pit. Her name, Shub-ad, was inscribed on a cylinder seal. Her body was still in the tomb. The upper part of her body was completely hidden by a mass of beads of gold, silver, lapis lazuli, carnelian, agate, and chalcedony. Her headdress was a more elaborate version of the ones found on the remains of the court ladies.
"This discovery showed that the graves of the king and queen had been exactly alike but that the queen's chamber had sunk below the ground level of her grave pit. According to Woolley, they were probably husband and wife, and the king had died first. The queen, wanting to lie as close to him as possible, had been buried next to him."
Abstract This paper examines the concept of a monument and defines what constitutes a monument. The paper explores the many manifestations of a monument and cites different examples of monuments, including the Los Angeles National Cemetery and the United States Holocaust Museum.
From the Paper "The common view of monuments is that they are statues or buildings made of marble or stone that commemorate people who have died. However the true definition of a monument is found in what it accomplishes. A monument memorializes something or someone. It brings that thing or that person to our remembrance, honors them and inspires us profoundly. A monument is not just a memory, however, it is an enduring memorial that stands throughout the ages to convey to us what the person..."
Abstract This paper evaluates Alderwoods' reexamination of their ethical standards, for too many of these ethical standards are being violated for the sake of profit maximization. This reexamination is significant, for as the second-largest operator of funeral homes and cemeteries in North America, actions Alderwoods takes influence the entire funeral home industry.
From the Paper "Each and every day of the year more than six-thousand Americans die. Some of them pass away at home or at work, some die in hospitals or nursing homes, and others are killed in accidents or die by violence. Despite differences in how, when, or where they die, nearly every one of them ultimately leaves this world through a funeral home. Subsequently, it is important for funeral homes to administer effective staffing practices and selection tools which reflect trends in ethics and diversity. In response to trends in diversity and ethics, Alderwoods is reexamining their ethical standards, for too many of these ethical standards are being violated for the sake of profit maximization."
Abstract In this article the writer aims to sort out the rhetoric from the fact regarding the Battle of Gettysburg. The writer notes that given its importance, it is not surprising that Gettysburg is the most studied battle in the history of America. The paper first provides an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg in general. This is then followed by an assessment of the role played by the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion. The writer concludes that perhaps it is difficult for people in the 21st century to fully understand what these events meant to the soldiers who were actually fighting the frequently hand-to-hand and always bloody battles of McPherson Woods, Cemetery and Culp's Hill, but it is clear from the research that the men of the 21st North Carolina and the Iron Brigade ardently believed in what they were fighting for, and were willing to die for their causes.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Following the defeat of the Union forces of General Joseph Hooker at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in May, Confederate General Robert E. Lee made the decision to invade the North in an attempt to dissuade them from further incursions and with an eye to compelling European countries into recognizing the Confederacy, and Lee's invasion army totaled approximately 75,000 troops. Upon learning that the Union Army of the Potomac had a new commander, General George G. Meade, Lee ordered General R. S. Ewell to move to Cashtown or Gettysburg; however, the commander of Meade's advance cavalry, General John Buford, recognized the strategic importance of Gettysburg as a road center and was prepared to hold this site until reinforcements arrived."
Abstract This paper explains that Oskar Schindler's wife considered him to be a philanderer, a gambler, a spendthrift, and a very bad businessman and yet, it was these very qualities that enabled him to save 1,100 Jews from the certain death that faced 6 million others. More specifically, the paper relates that, through his contacts, friends and enemies, and through bribery and deception and lots of vodka, Schindler, using his charming personality, saved the lives of the "Schindlerjuden". The paper describes Schindler's life, the way he and his wife saved their "Schindlerjuden" and his burial in the Catholic cemetery on Mt. Zion, Jerusalem, as per his wishes.
From the Paper "Here Schindler and his wife Emilie were able to care for their workers in an even better capacity. They worked hard and paid dear to get them what they needed: new eyeglasses, medicine, food, clothing -- all from the black market. Even when a young girl found herself pregnant, Schindler went to Brno and "bought the necessary surgical equipment, and the doctor in the camp made an abortion." When a Jewish worker died, he or she was buried with full, but secret, rites, despite Nazi rule that they be burned. All religious holidays were observed and celebrated with feasts provided by the Schindlers via the black market."
Abstract This paper describes the life of the Dutch artist Jacob van Ruisdael, from his time as an apprentice to his death. The paper analyzes his work through the motifs and quality of his paintings, and the progression of his career as an artist is one of the main themes. The paper comments that individual paintings are analyzed, including "Jewish Cemetery", "Landscape with a Cottage and Trees", "Dunes", "Wheat Fields", "Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape", and his etching "The Rustic Cottage".
From the Paper "Jacob van Ruisdael is believed to have been born in 1628 in Haarlem - one of the centers of Dutch art at the time. From Haarlem came such artists as Frans Hals, Philips Wouwerman, Adriaen van Ostade and of course Jacob van Ruisdael himself. In the early life of Jacob van Ruisdael he is believed to have lived with his father, Isaak de Goyer, who later changed his name to Ruisdael and also was an artist. Though there exists no concrete evidence of any of the art of Issak de Goyer, there does exist proof that Salomon van Ruisdael, a minor landscapist and Jacob's uncle, served as Jacob van Ruisdael's art instructor. In 1646 Jacob van Ruisdael painted his earliest dated picture entitled "Landscape with a Cottage and Trees" and almost immediately garnered attention. "
