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The paper shows how, like most controversial political figures, Collins was both admired and despised. The paper explains that loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical. The paper discusses the film "Michael Collins" by Neil Jordan that illustrates Collin's tactics of guerrilla warfare and shows how violence inevitably has tragic consequences.

From the Paper
"Like most controversial political figures, Michael Collins was both admired and despised. The adage that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter definitely applies to Collins, for he was idolized across much of Ireland as a patriot, but was condemned by the British as a villain. Loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical."
"In his film "Michael Collins" Director Neil Jordan (1996) portrays the violent final hours of the Easter Rising, during which British troops suppressed the rebellion and executed the Irish leaders by firing squad. Jordan's portrayal of the guerilla tactics of Michael Collins reveals why the British considered him a terrorist, for he targeted the British leadership in Ireland for assassination in order to create chaos and compel the British to grant the Irish independence."

Tags:violence, radical, freedom, fighter, IRA, pro-Treaty, anti-Treaty

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This essay analyzes Wilkie Collins work "The Moonstone" and the motivations behind his work. The essay argues that Collins uses this book to discuss his opinions on the class system. It argues that Collins demonstrates his aspiration for equality in society through his depiction of different characters of different class ranks in the book. Further, the essay asserts that Collins in successful in portraying the English class system as foolish.

From the Paper
"At the very beginning of the story, Gabriel Betteredge (the Verinders' head servant) states that he was "asked [by Franklin Blake] to tell the story of the Diamond" (Collins 13) in his own words from his own personal experience. Blake has asked many of the characters in the story to do so. From this soliciting, readers are provided with first-hand accounts of not only the characters' individual encounters, but also their personal thoughts on matters. These thoughts reflect the feelings of the characters and these feelings vary between each character because of the lives that they have lived. Their thoughts reflect their class status. The audience develops an idea of what life was like for members of all classes in society."

Tags:wilkie collins, the moonstone, charlatan, class system, equality

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This reaction paper is about Michael Collins, the leader of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, his tactics, model, and his influence on later revolutionaries/terrorists. It looks at Collins' model of political violence.

From the Paper
"Terrorism Having viewed the film Michael Collins and examined a limited sample of scholarly literature on the life of the Irish radical activist himself the purpose of this report is to discuss who and what Michael Collins was ..."

Tags:Michael Collins, revolutionary, Irish, terrorists

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This critical essay looks at Wilkie Collins?s The Moonstone-- a novel that presents some interesting observations of religion that mirror the Victorian society of his day. These were people searching for a moral truth to put their faith in. Collins creates larger-than-life characters who settle into a fantastic plot. The author includes many quotes from the novel itself.

From the Paper
" Throughout Wilkie Collins? detective masterpiece, The Moonstone, one notices the many varied beliefs represented by the different characters. Hailed as one of the first true detective novels ever written that follows the modern conventions of mystery novels, Collins is careful to balance the gap between plot and character. His original and diverse characters each have their own form of religion, which shines through in their narrative style, which Collins artfully portrays. Firstly, from the Introduction straight through to the Epilogue Collins flavours The Moonstone with Hindu mythology, through the three Brahmin men who closely guard the stone. Next, the quaint narrator Gabriel Betteredge represents a middle-class settled Protestantism, who relies on his Robinson Crusoe as his prophetic bible. Mr. Jennings represents the scientific viewpoint, the physician who trusts all his faith to science and medicine. Lastly, the fervent "rampant spinster" (259) Miss Clack shows the reader her very enthusiastic attachment to her Christian faith in saving others from going to Hell, through pestering them with continual pamphlets, in her amusing narration."

Tags:collins, wilkie

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In this essay, the writer maintains that the legend and reality of the life of Michael Collins is matter of much debate and also a certain amount of mystery. The writer notes that the subject of Collins' motivations and character are dealt with in the film "Michael Collins" directed by Neil Jordan. The writer points out that there is a certain amount of ambiguity with which the film attempts to deal, in that Collins is the instigator of a brutal form of guerrilla warfare used as a reaction against the occupying British forces. The central aim of these actions was to oust the British from Ireland and to achieve an independent Irish Republic. There are two central aspects that this paper attempts to address in light of the view that the film puts forward about Collins. Firstly, the writer notes the view of Collins as an Irish patriot and secondly the writer assesses Collins' methods of retaliation against the British forces in Ireland.

From the Paper
"The film itself leaves little doubt that the tactics that Collins employed against the British, while ethically questionable, were the only tactics that he felt were left to him in the face of the overwhelming force of British domination. At one point in the films he states that he hates the British not because of their nationality, colonial dominance or even their brutality, but because they have left him no choice but to employ harsh tactics that would increase violence and hatred. This reasoning is similar to the rationale behind many other guerilla or terrorist groups and tactics throughout the world. There is also suggestion in the film and the literature that the way that Collins used guerrilla tactics against the British was emulated by other leaders and groups such as Argentinean Marxist revolutionary, Che Guevara."
"This reason for the use of guerilla or terrorist tactics is often given as being inevitable, when a smaller force is faced by an intimidating and overwhelming or numerically superior oppressor that cannot be fought in a conventional manner."

Tags:Ireland, British, forces, patriot, terrorist, group

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Wilkie Collins was a significant literary figure during most of the second half of the 19th century. Two of his more successful novels were "The Woman in White" and "Moonstone". This essay is an analysis of characters in the novels. It examines how Collins uses his characters to bring a deeper meaning to his story. Collins' application and development of characters allows us to speculate how the world and its inhabitants coincide.

From the Paper
"Plotting and the like are traits usually seen in a man in this type of novel. Marion is a protector of Laura, also an attribute assigned to a man Marion is the one to figure out that Fosco is the true villain of the novel. While Marion falls ill from fever after eavesdropping on Fosco and Glyde plotting, Laura is tricked into going to London."

Tags:detective, John, Herncastle, Rachel, Verinder, Franklin, Blake

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In this article, the writer discusses the controversial political figure, Michael Collins. The writer points out that Collins was both loved and hated, as in many parts of Ireland he was viewed as a hero while he was considered as an outlaw by the British. The writer maintains that he was seen as a Irish freedom fighter by devoted followers and viewed as a fanatical extremist by others. The writer looks at tactics related to this colorful figure.

From the Paper
"Like most controversial political figures, Michael Collins was both admired and despised. The adage that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter definitely applies to Collins, for he was idolized across much of Ireland as a patriot, but was condemned by the British as a villain. Loyal supporters of Collins saw him as a fighter for Irish freedom and independence, while the British and some in Ireland saw him as a violent radical."

Tags:issues

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The "double" was a symbolic device commonly used in the nineteenth century. Famous examples include Victor Frankenstein and his monster and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This paper shows that Wilkie Collins used the "double" several times in his fiction. It shows, however, that in "The Dead Hand," Collins used the symbolism of the double in a different way than other nineteenth century authors.

From the Paper
"Another way Collins' use of the double in this story contradicts typical nineteenth century use is that Holliday destroys his brother's life unintentionally. This approach is very different from other nineteenth century authors. For example, in Frankenstein, the monster deliberately kills Victor's wife in retaliation for Victor's refusal to create a mate for the monster. In "The Dead Hand." while the narrator and reader soon realize the bitter young man Holliday revived is his brother, Holliday himself does not realize it, nor does he realize the woman he loves was engaged to his brother."

Tags:Arthur, Holliday, narrator, symbolism

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This paper looks at both the movie and book of "Michael Collins", a comparison and contrast of the two are addressed. As well the credibility of both are addressed.

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A paper that answers specific textual questions from the stories within the 'The Harper Collins World Reader -- The Modern World' written by Mary Ann Caws and Christopher Rendergast in a concise and clear manner.

Tags:the, modern, world