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This paper analyzes the film "Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" by Luis Bunuel.

Tags:discreet, charm, -, bourgeoisie

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This paper presents a discussion on the purpose of having three narrators in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein". The narrators are described and discussed and the reason they are important to the telling of the story is detailed.

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The paper studies Tennessee Williams' famous play, "A Streetcar Named Desire". It delves into the theme of dominant male patriarchy and the repressed and civilized female societal element as represented by the two main characters Blanche and Stanley.

From the Paper
"As to the first element, it seems clear that Blanche was testing Mitch. For what appears to be the first time in many years, she is seriously considering not a brief fling, but a real relationship. Her first marriage was destroyed in part because she did not originally understand or thoroughly know the boy she wed. She has had many flings since then, not unlike the one she suggests that Stella should have chosen over marriage to Stanley: A man like that is someone you go out with--once--twice--three times when the devil is in you. But live with? (Williams, 50) This time, Blanche wants to make sure it is not just Desire, but something real. She wants his respect, and to be able to respect him. This is why she withholds her attentions: He hasn t gotten a thing but a good night kiss, that s all I have given him.. I want his respect. And men don t want anything they get too easily. (Williams, 57)".

Tags:Blanche, du, Bois, Mitch, New, Orleans

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In this article, the writer discusses that in "Paradise Lost," John Milton explains the story behind Adam and Eve along with their reason for sin. The writer discusses that Milton maintains that though seen as sin, Adam and Eve's actions were influenced by the evil serpent Satan and his plan for disaster in God's new world of humans. Satan's arguments proved to be unquestionable when first presented to Eve and then Eve's arguments, even more persuasive, once presented to Adam. The writer looks at Milton's view that one could call these arguments unholy and sinful, but God gave Adam and Eve the power of will and choice, also giving them the power to prosper or the power to end their lives.

From the Paper
"This shows how Satan tells Eve that wisdom comes from the tree and questions if it could be the very reason that God forbids her to taste. This implants the idea that God is envious of what Adam and Eve could become, assuming that the tree gives its' tasters God-like power.
"Once enlightened by Satan of the wisdom giving power of the tree, Eve tastes the forbidden fruit. She then finds Adam to tell him of her new fruit and false findings. In persuading Adam to now try the fruit she reiterates some of Satan's arguments and then tells some of her own."

Tags:serpent, snake, devil, temptation

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An examination of Anglo-Saxon medication. The author looks at what Anglo-Saxons used as a form of medication, such as their use of herbs. The author compares medicine of today to that of the past.

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"At the time Beowulf was written, Anglo-Saxon medicine consisted of two primary components:some remnants of scientific knowledge (interwoven with Christian doctrine) left over from the Roman occupation and the pagan superstitions and magic lore that the Anglo-Saxons themselves brought from the continent. Their medical practices became a curious mixture of these elements which included herbal salves and tinctures, recitation of magic charms, and the invocation of Christ and the Saints through the Mass. Thus, armed with almost no factual knowledge of disease and its causes, no x-rays, no MRIs, and no synthetically produced medications, the Anglo-Saxons dealt with a compendium of medical problems similar to those which face the modern world today.'

Tags:doctors, patients, ill, sick

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The paper examines Feng Menglong's story "Han the Fifth Sells Her Charms in New Bridge Town." The paper shows how the concept of ying and yang were central to gender relations and when this concepts were ignored, disaster followed.

From the Paper
"Feng Menglong is a compiler of Chinese literature. In the book "Stories Old and New" Feng Menglong provides a window into the social, cultural, economic and political nature of Chinese society in the 17th Century. In the story "Han the Fifth Sells her Charms in New Bridge Town" Feng Menglong looks at gender relations in Chinese Society in the 17th Century. In this story Feng Menglong demonstrates that gender relations in 17th Century China were extremely hierarchical. Men and women had rigidly defined roles as well as a range of social and moral obligations attached to these gender roles. Individuals who fail to remain within these..."

Tags:gender, relations, china

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This paper examines how Feng Menglong provides a window into the social, cultural, economic and political nature of Chinese society in the 17th century in his story "Han the Fifth Sells her Charms in New Bridge Town". The paper looks specifically at gender relations in Chinese Society in the 17th century. The paper explains that men and women had rigidly defined roles as well as a range of social and moral obligations attached to these gender roles. Individuals who fail to remain within these prescribed gender roles are seen as weak and immoral. The paper then discusses how Feng Menglong demonstrates what happens when individuals step outside of their prescribed gender roles.

From the Paper
"From the story "Han the Fifth Sells her Charms in New Bridge Town" it appears that gender roles were very important in 17th Century Chinese society. Men were seen as being connected to the Yang(Menglong 91). In order to understand the importance of this it is necessary to look at the concept of Ying and Yang. Ying and Yang are often expressed in a symbol known as the Tai Ji Tu made up of two fish shaped symbols forming a circle. Yang is the active, male heaven principle. Ying is the passive, female earth principle."

Tags:social, moral, obligations, male, female, roles, ying, yang

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This paper examines a bracelet with beads and charms that tells the life story of Jesus. The analysis focuses on how the artifact serves spiritual, social and entertainment purposes for wearers.

Tags:Christ, Christianity, religion, commercial marketplace, community, brotherhood, morality

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This paper explains that Princess Diana and President Clinton exuded considerable charm that helped developed their initial popularity with their public. The author points out that, in each case, sexual indiscretion on the part of one or both of the marital partners enjoyed a high public profile. The paper stresses that both Diana and Clinton devoted a significant amount of time to political or social causes close to their hearts.

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"Still, no story has just one side, and Bill Clinton has done much to forward political and social causes close to his heart. One of these is the cause of disadvantaged black people. For his work, Clinton has earned the honor of being inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. For his work promoting the interests of marginalized blacks not only in the United States, but around the world, Toni Morrison has referred to Clinton as "our first Black president". He was also the first White person to receive the honor of being inducted in the Black Hall of Fame. Rodney Slater, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, introduced Clinton with the words: "Mr. President, you have given so many of us the opportunity to be the first Black this, the first Black that, and tonight we are going to give you the opportunity to become the first White inductee into the Black Hall of Fame.""

Tags:sex, social, political, charm, betrayal

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The paper examines the literature on Cleopatra, finding sources that disclaim the legends of her beauty. The paper discusses Plutarch's literature on Cleopatra and the images he creates of her. The writer proposes that it was her charm, rather than her beauty that captivated Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. The paper concludes that it was her mind that made her special, as she used her wits to save Egypt and charm Rome's leaders.

From the Paper
"In fact, contemporary images of Cleopatra found on coins of the time as well as statuary, seem to suggest a woman with rather harsh, masculine features, including a long, hooked nose and a matronly face. Cleopatra, in fact, bore many of the same features as her ancestors; portraits and statues of her relatives reveal that the long, hooked nose was a family trait."

Tags:Octavia, Ancient, Hellenist