Abstract
The essay discusses the themes related to men and women in Feng Meng-long's "Du Tenth Sinks the Jewel Box in Anger", a short story typical of vernacular courtesan romances popular with the 16th century shift towards a business culture prevalent through the Ming Dynasty. Specifically, the author analyzes the relationships between the character of Master Li with his father and with his lover Du Tenth.

Outline:
Introduction
The Economics of Brothels
Male Weakness as Unfeeling Behaviour
Last Remarks

From the Paper
"As a member of Li Zhi's school of writing which stressed human sentiment and behaviour, Feng stressed to the reader how Master Li had acted out of cowardice, thinking that the sale of Du Tenth would permit resolution in the future, that he could return to his family and later have Du Tenth. She is having no part of it, of course, having seen immediately what Sun had placed in Li's mind and how easily he had gone ahead with what seemed a solution. At once, the reader understands that her sentiment has been genuine along with her words, and also, that she is shrewd and when revealing the wealth she had amassed to give to her husband, that she is far better as business woman and person able to manage in the world. For Feng, men are cowardly when ignoring women's feelings, and easily manipulated, or opportunists in the manner of Sun who almost managed to get hold of Du Tenth. Unsurprisingly, in the romantic scheme of things, it is Du Tenth the whore who proves to have nobler sentiment, as well as intelligence. Feng summarized that 'Sun Fu, who thought nothing of throwing away a thousand taels in a plot to steal away a lovely woman, was certainly no gentleman, while Li Jia, who failed to recognize Du Tenth's sincere devotion, was a vulgar person not even worth talking about.' (p.855)
"The crowd wondered why she had not found a mate that suited her beauty and devotion, the whole story most pitiful in that she has suffered for her honesty, risked leaving the brothel behind, believing that she had found her future with Master Li who seems not to appreciate, at all, the radical step that she has taken, placing herself on the winds of fate, willing to go anywhere and face any consequences with the man she loves."

Tags:gender courtesan, human sentiment, china themes morality

Abstract
This paper analyzes selected poems by Xu Zhimo in order to demonstrate the innovative ways that Xu Zhimo dealt with anxieties and solitudes, hesitations and doubts, nostalgia and expectancy, exile and dreams, all of which are constant themes in Romantic minds and works.

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"Xu Zhimo demonstrates a strong sense of self determination, especially with regards to love and free political will. His works span only a very short lifetime, despite Xu Zhimo's well educated and well traveled life of profundity his life ended tragically at age thirty six, the victim of a plane crash. Xu Zhimo bears his soul through his short life in a literary career bound in modernity. He travels the road from romantic idealism to near the end of his life pessimism and heartbreak. It is not known how Xu Zhimo's outlook or literary endeavors might have changed, had he lived longer but his story is often seen as one of unrequited love, repeatedly trapped by the propriety of his age."

Tags:chance, love, political, will, free, educated, soul, travels, enlish, literature, united, states, great, britain

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The theme of morality is analyzed in this study of the poetry of Shel Silverstein. By evaluating the three poems included in this study, the writer maintains that the highly debatable issue of morality in Silverstein's verse often provides a humorous and rebellious message for the young person. However, these lessons are a strategy to humanize the learning process, which includes the child's experiences within the moral lessons being examined. The writer discusses that Silverstein is fully aware of what is right and wrong within the societal norms he depicts in these poems, but he chooses to humanize the system of learning that challenges these often-rigid guidelines.

Tags:children, literature, poems

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Canada's relationship with China is a complicated one, going back to the building of our railroads. Today it is made even more awkward because of the differences between the two nations' human rights stances. China is an ardently pro-capital punishment nation, and it has been since the Maoist Revolution. It is a nation that curtails most Free Speech, that publicly murders dissenters, and generally flaunts its nightmarish human rights record. But like every other nation on earth, Canada wants in on China's hot markets. This paper will examine why Canada does business with an evil government. We would probably seem more remiss if the rest of the world were not doing the same. Commerce trumps morality, but is that what Canadians really want?

From the Paper
Canada's relationship with China is a complicated one, going back to the building of our railroads. Today it is made even more awkward because of the differences between the two nations' human rights stances. China is an ardently pro-capital punishment nation, and it has been since the Maoist Revolution. It is a nation that curtails most Free Speech, that publicly murders dissenters, and generally flaunts its nightmarish human rights record. But like every other nation on earth, Canada wants in on China's hot markets. This paper will examine why Canada does business with an evil government. We would probably seem more remiss if the rest of the world were not doing

Tags:china, canada, public policy

Abstract
The paper relates that in "Huckleberry Finn", mark Twain attempts to address social injustices experienced by African Americans during the reconstruction era, a time when they had just been granted citizenship and declared free citizens. The paper offers an outline of the characters in this story and addresses the themes of racism, slavery, friendship, morality, family, superstition, wealth and abuse of alcohol. The paper concludes with the assertion that the language used by the author makes the book demeaning to African Americans.

Outline:
Characters in Huckleberry Finn
Themes
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The book 'Huckleberry Finn' was written by Mark Twain, a renowned humorist and satirist. It was first published in the year 1884. It has however been edited several times since it was published. 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' has been highly controversial since it was been published (Jamow). It continues to attract criticism and support by scholars.
"This novel is an autobiography of Huckleberry Finn. He embarks on a trip along the Mississippi river using various canoes and rafts to escape his abusive father as well as for adventure. The novel focuses on the relationship between Huck and Jim, an escapee slave. The story is told by Huck by his own words and dialect. We are first introduced to the main character Huckleberry Finn in another novel by Mark Twain, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', where Huck and Tom face dangers, outsmart criminals, have adventures and eventually find treasure, hidden in a cave, that makes them extremely rich (Twain and Francis).
"They face many challenges as they travel down Mississippi River. Their adventures increase when they are joined by two con men 'Duke' and' King'. The trip which Huck embarks on with the aim of escaping abuse turns into a self discovery expedition which raises his conscience on the injustices blacks face in his world. This helps to bring out the thematic concerns of the author."

Tags:slavery, friendship, morality, family, superstition, alcohol, abuse

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This paper discusses three short stories of Susan Glaspell - "A Jury of Her Peers," "The Last Sixty Minutes" and "The Plea." It analyzes the theme found in these stories which revolves around morality and moral decisions. The paper describes how each character in the stories makes an extremely personal decision somewhere in the tale - a decision that will alter their lives.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, all of these stories seem deceptively simple at first reading. The plots are simple - it is the complex characters who give the stories meaning and a strong sense of morality and right from wrong. Each of these stories poses a moral dilemma and then solves it satisfactorily for the reader. Glaspell's work is more complicated than it might appear. Her situations are complex, and so are her character's reactions to them. Plotting might not be her strong point, but characterization and theme certainly are, and these stories all illustrate that quite well."

Tags:morality, characters, plot

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This paper provides the writer's observations and intellectual and emotional responses to Jonathan Spence's book "Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi".

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"Jonathan Spence's "Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi" chronicles the life and sixty-one-year reign of China's second emperor of the Manchu Ch'ing dynasty. Considering K'ang-Hsi took the throne due to hereditary rule, one of the most striking aspects of the book is his ability to rule in an effective and enlightened way. Surrounded by superstition and corrupt officials, K'ang-Hsi's efforts are significant. In attempting to rule by following Chinese traditions that involve considerable contemplation and a high degree of personal and political morality, he faced a challenging..."

Tags:Jesuits, morality, omens, succession, war, intellect, hereditary rule, corruption

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This paper argues that "morality in action" in the Zuo tradition failed due to the ruthless nature of the war-chiefs that take a prominent opposition against the honorable Duke of Song. the paper explains that while the Duke may have appeared to act foolishly by not cutting off Chu's forces, the war-chiefs rely on their own selfish sense of ruthless conduct to achieve a victory without mercy or compassion for the foe.

Tags:zou, china, war

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"By depicting the life of Hsiang Tzu in vivid detail and the many characters who cross his path in Rickshaw, Lao She captures the moral decadence of the Chinese people. According to Lao She, the "Individualism" of the Chinese results in their failure to unite and commit to a national cause (James viii-ix). Hsiang Tzu, the protagonist of this book, is driven by his selfish pursuits. Believing that owning a rickshaw is the key to his financial security, he steals customers from other rickshaw pullers and leads a secluded existence except when he craves sympathy for his misfortunes. Yet Hsiang Tzu is not the only selfish character. In fact, he is frequently the victim of individuals who are even more despicable."

Tags:CHINA

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This paper explains that much French-Canadian literature, especially the more early forms, had geographic themes; even when many of the writers began moving into the cities, they used their new environment as a foundation for their works. The author points out, that Albert Laberge wrote about rural life, but in a negative fashion, contrary to most literary artists of his time; where previous rural novels included idyllic characters and surroundings in an environment of socio-moral ascension, Laberge saw humans as snared in a world of misery and mediocrity, leading to moral and social decay. This paper relates that, in the last few decades, French-Canadian literature has become globalized with the inclusion of ethnic writers immigrating from Italy, Haiti, and China.

From the Paper
"Patrice Lacombe wrote Paternal Ground in 1846, the very first "novel of the ground", as it later was called. This theme of the strong relationship with the land dominated French Canadian literature for nearly a century. Lacombe's work relates the despondency of a rural family following their youngest son's decision to leave home to travel abroad. The older son tries to keep the farm going, but loses it through bad business decisions. The father tries to work in the city, but is desolate. Fortunately, the young son returns with enough money to buy new land, and the family is safe once again."

Tags:multiculturalism, rural, immigration, land, explorers