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This paper examines how in every Isherwood novel from "Lions and Shadows" to "Kathleen and Frank", there is some strong evidence of Isherwood himself whether under his name or not. It looks at how far his life influences his work as well as the connection between the different representative 'Isherwoods' in his novels.

From the Paper
"As DP Thomas states, it quickly becomes clear that Isherwood's camera is 'an affectation', a contradiction; sooner or later 'all pretence at narrative impersonality has been abandoned. The camera gives way to confession'. The donning of the affectation is due more than anything to the youth of the narrator, serving as 'a defensive mask, the psuedo-impersonality of a young man...attempting to protect a vulnerable personality against the terrors of isolation.' The same thing is seen in Lions and Shadows - 'beneath all my note-taking, my would-be scientific detachment, my hatred, my disgust, there was the old sense of exclusion, the familiar grudging envy...The most I shall ever achieve, I thought, will be to learn how to spy on them unnoticed. Henceforward, my problem is how to perfect a disguise.'"

Tags:berlin, gay, weimar

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The paper paints a picture of how Franklin had strong relationships with his family, maintained the relationships he made through his travels and cared about his status in society. The paper then contrasts this to McCandless' desertion of his family, his little care for the feelings of his friends and his disregard towards societal recognition. The paper argues that Franklin and McCandless were not such different individuals, but the differences in the time periods during which they lived had significant impacts on them and on their personal views.

From the Paper
"Benjamin Franklin and Chris McCandless had very different views of society and personal relationships. Franklin writes his points of view in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; John Krakauer narrates McCandless's opinions in his book Into the Wild. Unlike McCandless, Franklin had strong relationships with his family, maintained the relationships he made through his travels, and cared about his status in society. However, these men were fairly similar people. Both formed relationships easily and left their homes unannounced. The society that each of them lived in played a large part in shaping their contrasting views."

Tags:family, friends, society, contact, attachment

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The paper identifies the strong elements in the structure of "Doctor Faustus". The paper then analyzes the significance of these episodic structure elements and shows how we have to consider them in order to understand Faustus' tragedy in its fullness.

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"Many have argued that the structure of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus was indeed too loose for a tragedy. There are thirteen scenes and most of the middle ones are episodic and are low comic scenes. This persistent comic deflation may be thought to break up the dramatic rhythm of Faustus' tragedy. However this seems to be a narrowed conception of the play. Consequently, our interest shall be the identification of the strong elements in Doctor Faustus' structure."

Tags:comic, scenes, tension

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This paper is written about comedy found in Christopher Durang works. In an effort to explore these three thematic elements within this playwright's work, two of his plays will be looked at very thoroughly. Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, a play first produced in 1979, will provide a look at these motifs in his early work; and Betty's Summer Vacation, a play that premiered in 1999, will balance this out with a look at his later work. However, examples from work throughout Mr. Durang's career will also be presented within the context of this paper.

Tags:disturbing comedy, durang

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This paper explains that Christopher Byron, in his unauthorized biography of Martha Stewart, "Martha Inc.", describes how the girl from a blue-collar, dysfunctional family from New Jersey worked her way to star status by recognizing opportunities and knowing how to capitalize on them. The author points out that, with a mindset of unabashed determination, the book shows another essential quality that a manager must develop in order to have a successful career: working hard; Martha Stewart would not have built her empire without working hard. The paper relates that Byron's book shows the effects of Martha Stewart's egotism and her desire for success at any cost; Along the way, she cheated her friends, lost her husband, and became known for her unscrupulous business practices.

From the Paper
"These management styles have put her at the top, but the final page has not been written. After Byron's book went to press, Martha Stewart found herself in the middle of an insider trading scandal. The press reports seem to back up the other stories in the book. She has passed blame to her broker; then to the broker's assistant. Her former business associates have not come forward to give accounts of Martha Stewart's integrity. Her management style and her treatment of friends and family have left her alone to fight the charges filed against her. If there is any one thing to take away from the book, knowing what has happened since its publication, it is not to burn bridges and to treat subordinates, partners and coworkers with respect. Not doing so could undo years of hard work and certainly come back to haunt you."

Tags:dysfunctional, determination, scandal, work, success

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This paper provides an analysis and positive review of Samuel Eliot Morison's book, "Christopher Columbus - Mariner". It discusses the perspective from which Morison wrote his book and summarizes its main points, noting the author's frequent allusions to God, to Jesus Christ, and to Christianity.

From the Paper
"I choose this book because I have always been fascinated with the combined qualities of courage, intelligence, smart seamanship, leadership and unflagging optimism a man like Christopher Columbus was blessed with. Finding the "New World" by sailing west in relatively fragile vessels, with so many unknowns (do we have ample provisions; are the sailors adequately trained for the arduous and dangerous voyage ahead; will we be shipwrecked in a vicious storm; what reception will we receive from natives?), surely positions Columbus among the greatest adventurers and most accomplished visionaries in human history. And indeed, I believe Columbus's courage was far greater than the courage of a Charles Lindbergh, or a John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, or even Neil Armstrong's Apollo 12 flight to the moon and back: those men knew where they were going and something about what it was like to be on those missions, whereas Columbus was simply looking for the Orient with sails as power, the stars as navigational aids, and a burning dream, and was tossing the dice into the deep blue sea to find his way."

Tags:smart, seamanship, leadership, new, world, sailing, west, vessels, sailors, voyage, adventurers, europe, ocianic, hispaniola

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This paper will compare and contrast (from the works in the text) the motivations of Christopher Columbus and William Bradford for coming to the new world and will show how these motivations shaped their attitudes towards the people as well as things they discovered. This paper will tell the extent to which they seem to have been driven by economics, religious beliefs or simply idealistic curiosity. It will show how these drives seem to have framed their vision of the new world and its inhabitants.

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In today's society it is critical that every business possesses a strong marketing plan that incorporates the best interests of the firm in order to promote profitability. This paper shows that in the wake of the volatile economic conditions that the United States is currently experiencing, it is increasingly important to concentrate marketing efforts towards the customer rather than the traditional brand-focused arrangement. This paper provides insight into the traditional and customer targeted marketing plans and how they work in organizational efforts to increase profitability. Furthermore, an analysis of the need for customer-focused marketing is established. Finally, a viable transition plan is determined and evaluated for its feasibility in the achievement of growth and the sustainability of a firm.

From the Paper
"In many firms, it is often believed that the primary key to success in the marketing area is to establish a strong recognizable brand or series of brands that promote customer interest in the product because a strong brand image denotes quality and longevity. For example, the Martha Stewart brand of home decor products has been very successful since its inception and promotion at Kmart stores throughout the United States. However, it is only natural that this brand interest will eventually wane with the onset of new products and unique marketing efforts raised by other firms. Much of this activity can be attributed to the relative ease of starting new businesses for new entrepreneurs and the amount of capital available for promoting growth and sustainability. As a result, it has been determined that the Martha Stewart brand requires a boost in order to sustain its image and profits. The brand is already recognized and is synonymous with the Martha Stewart television show and magazine. However, in order to enhance customer relationships, new strategies must be developed that will deliver value to the franchise and optimize and leverage the customer base while simultaneously extending the brand image (Davis 10). These activities will provide a new direction for the firm to promote its quality and attractiveness to a new and existing customer base."

Tags:Martha, Stewart, Martin, Christopher

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This paper explains that, in "Journal of the First Voyage to America", Christopher Columbus describes the process of exploration and discovery and shows how the most significant part of his voyage is his encounter with the Native Americans. The paper also reviews Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and explains that Paine writes strong and clear arguments to justify why New England should be free of Great Britain. The paper then relates that, in the mid-nineteenth century, Fanny Fern (Sara Willis Parton) stood up for women's rights in her book "Hints to Young Wives". The paper explains how, in this book, Fern provides examples of how a young housewife must cater to her husband's every need and then points out that the more a woman caters to her man's every need, the more her man will take her for granted. The paper includes quotations.

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"Lastly, was the Nineteenth Century. The Nineteenth Century lasted from 1801-1900. The time period of the Nineteenth Century was one of social change. I view this period as the period of "voice". Women's rights, for example was one of the leading issues that faced this period. Women of this period were not at all treated as equal as the men. In the mid-nineteenth century the pertinent questions were whether women should be able to vote, keep control of their property even when they were married, have access to a wider array of jobs, and cast off some of the stays and multiple skirts that encumbered their twenty five pounds of clothing."

Tags:indians, revolution, colonial, women, marriage

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This analysis provides the argument that filmmaker Dorothy Arzner was able to slip meaning into her films that contradicted the heterosexual and traditional gender roles of the era. Films by Arzner are used to illuminate this contention.

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"Though Beverle Houston maintains Dorothy Arzner remains largely invisible to the contemporary public the films she wrote and directed in ..."

Tags:Christopher Strong, Hollywood, cinema, movies, audience, exploitation, subjectivity, gender, norms, values, patriarchy