Abstract In Lewis Carroll's novel, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", Carroll creates a satirical impression of human authority. This paper explains how he portrays seemingly powerful characters such as the King and Queen of Hearts as shallow, idiotic, and farcical, while characters such as Alice and the Cheshire-Cat are depicted as knowledgeable, witty characters who possess the real authority in Wonderland. Carroll, through exaggeration, displays the King and Queen of Hearts as somewhat of a parallel to the top of the hierarchy of authority in the real world. The paper looks at how these characters are presented to the reader as abusing power they don?t really possess. It explains how, in the end, Alice, with the help of the Cheshire-Cat, develops as the true figure of authority in Wonderland and symbolizes young children everywhere, showing them that they too can make a difference in the world.
From the Paper "Lewis Carroll develops Alice as a prominent authority figure throughout her tenure in Wonderland. Alice's authority increases in her own mind as she realizes how farcical and illogical the important figures in Wonderland really are. This is quite evident at the mad tea party when Alice is arriving and the Mad Hatter and March Hare claim there is no room but
Alice indignantly says, ?there's plenty of room!,?(Carroll, 60) and sits down in a large armchair
at the head of the table. Alice, here, is showing the characters of Wonderland that they do not intimidate her and she is trying to enforce her own sense of authority over these idiotic beings. The Hatter and the March Hare try to belittle Alice with their remarks but Alice replies to their snide remarks with polite, intelligent responses. This can be manifested when the Hatter and the Hare are rudely commenting on how Alice could use a hair cut and Alice replies, ?you should learn not to make personal remarks . . . it's very rude.?(Carroll, 60). Although the Hatter and the Hare don?t realize it, Alice is establishing herself as a teacher, or leader, that provides a helpful example to children readers with respect to manners and temperament. The idea of Alice's authority in Wonderland is further developed to the point where she can be recognized as the supreme authority figure in Wonderland near the end of the story at the trial regarding the stolen tarts. Alice, at this point, has grown back to her normal size and has no respect for, or fear of the Queen or King of Hearts any longer."
Abstract This paper will discuss the book "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll and seek to understand a particular scene in the book in relation to dream psychology. By looking into the psychological value of the scene, as Carroll has created, we can understand the how the world of Alice, is quite different from that we ourselves live in, it is in essence, a world of psychology to be studied.
Abstract This paper summarizes a report by Cheshire Calhoun entitled "Separating Lesbian Theory from Feminist Theory" on differences between lesbianism and feminism and why these differences matter when discussing their problems. The report discusses the issue of male oppression and the various theoretical constructs used to examine these issues in society today, with reference to certain specific theorists.
From the Paper "Cheshire Calhoun in her article "Separating Lesbian Theory from Feminist Theory" begins by citing Heidi Hartmann to the effect that Marxism and feminism had become conjoined, leading to a consideration of the nature of lesbian feminism and its relationship to Marxism and to other theoretical constructs. Many Marxist theorists have seen lesbianism as a feminist resistance to male dominance, while few lesbian theorists now see the issue in that light. Instead, they see the issue more and more in terms of women's relation to women and to a number of oppositions among lesbians as among others in society, addressing issues of ageism, racism, anti-Semitism and so on."
Abstract This paper reviews, analyzes and compares two different philosophical articles about emotion: Robert Solomon's "From Emotions and Choice" and Cheshire Calhoun's "Cognitive Emotions".
From the Paper "The cognitive theory of emotion comes under fire in Cheshire Calhoun's "Cognitive Emotions". In this essay Calhoun maintains that cognitive theories of emotion that are based on a connection between emotion and relevant beliefs are invalid..."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that there are many get-tough-on-crime policies that are well intentioned in their attempts to keep our streets safe. The writer maintains, however, that if they are created in a knee jerk reaction fashion, well intentioned laws can lead to damaging the criminal justice system. The writer argues that these policies can create greater problems in already overcrowded prisons, causing some offenders to serve more time for the crimes other offenders have committed. In addition, the writer states that, while other policies such as proactive law enforcement strategies can produce the desired short-term effect of reducing crime, if they are not maintained, they become only a band-aid instead of a solution.
From the Paper "When legislators suddenly go with a get tough on crime approach, it is usually a knee jerk reaction due to public outcry. Such reactions come when an individual or individuals commit a crime that is so heinous that it is beyond the public's comprehension. The debate of getting tough on crime, especially repeat offenders took center stage this July in Connecticut when two non-violent offenders robbed and murdered a mother and two children within a week of being released. Governor Jodi Rell has since suspended paroles of any violent offenders within the state. Connecticut's prisons were already facing overcrowding issues prior to this decision."
