Abstract Since the domestication of dogs over ten thousand years ago, companion animals have held a special place in the hearts of people. For many people, owning a companion animal is a rewarding and enjoyable affair. Pets will offer unconditional love and support that may otherwise be unobtainable to people in today's cold-hearted, "dog-eat-dog" society. This paper shows, however, that owning a pet of any species, much like having a human child, is an endeavor that calls for a great deal of commitment and responsibility on the part of the human companion.
From the Paper "Companion animals have shown humans unmeasurable amounts of loyalty and dedication over the centuries, and in turn it has become common practice among most people in our society to have a pet. However, as rewarding as pet ownership can be, people must be willing and able to dedicate themselves to properly providing for their pet's every physical and emotional need. There are people who are not able to make the often selfless decisions necessary when caring for an animal due to circumstances beyond their control, as well as people who will consistently make the most selfish decision possible due to their personal disrespectful view of animals. Those individuals who would not provide a safe, secure, and healthy home for an animal should not become pet owners."
Abstract This paper criticizes flaws in chapter four of Judith Wallerstein's "The Good Marriage". It argues that the true rigors of society coupled with the complexity of a human relationship make the notion of a companionate marriage a foolish one. It concludes that if both husband and wife have each other's best interest at heart there's no need to "keep score".
A discussion and comparison of John Nerone's "Approaches to Media History. In: Angharad Valdivia (ed.), A Companion to Media Studies" and Asa Briggs and Peter Burke's "A Social History of the Media. From Gutenberg to the Internet."
Abstract This paper reviews two articles that discuss the history, theory and concepts of media culture. It examines John Nerone's "Approaches to Media History. In: Angharad Valdivia (ed.), A Companion to Media Studies" and Asa Briggs and Peter Burke's "A Social History of the Media. From Gutenberg to the Internet." The paper compares the opinions of the two texts.
From the Paper "Paradoxically as it may be the conclusion gives a whole new meaning as everything becomes clearer. There is no media history ,but there are different types of history that amounted together might deserve the right to be looked upon in a broader way and thus we can state their belonging to something bigger than what they really are. Media is a concept formed out of smaller particles, each of them owning their own history.
"One of the very interesting facts that I found in Nerone's text is how media development brought with it a mixture of social classes and how that brought about criticism. Media was now seen as a means of multiplying mediocrity instead of knowledge. The author invites us though not to look at these ideas as being elitist as they may seem when reading such an affirmation, but merely as disappointing conclusions of scholars who expected something else from this phenomenon."
Abstract This paper examines "The Things They Carried" by Tim O' Brien, the story of 12 soldiers, members of the Third Platoon, Alpha Company, Fifth Battalion of the 16th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade of the American Division in the Vietnam War of 1969. It looks at how O?Brien relates his and his companions? desolate and fatal experiences during that war and how he uses those experiences to explore the complications of memory and trauma, the most lasting of the things he and his companions endured, and which have remained with him to this day. It examines how it lists the many things they carried into war that were more real and terrifying than bullets, guns, grenades, and disease, such as the deaths, injuries, and sicknesses, and the overall brokenness they had to face in fighting.
From the Paper "O"Brien gives major focus on the death of his closest friend, Kiowa throughout the book. It was a freak incident in that his own platoon killed him by mistake when it camped in a latrine on the banks of the song Tra Bong. It was plain to see why the author held Kiowa closest to his heart: Kiowa shared his sentiments about the cruelty of war. Kiowa was also a very compassionate and intelligent man, but precisely because of the kind of soul he was that O"Brien gave greater coverage of Kiowa's very costly death than his life. It was a gutting loss he carried with great pain and could never get over with."
Abstract "Everyman" is a morality play, written in the 15th century, author unknown. It is said to be the best of the morality plays. The paper shows how "Everyman" uses allegory to tell how God sent Death to Everyman, to take him on a journey. Everyman journeys from birth to his time of death, thinking of companions along the way, and finding that they have all forsaken him by the end, except for his good deeds, which are the only companion he may take with him to his final accounting with God.
From the Paper "Everyman tries to delay his journey, by asking Death many questions, but Death cannot be delayed. Everyman doesn't want to go and resorts to trying to bribe Death so that he may remain on earth. But money means nothing to Death. Death comes to Everyman as a messenger and a guide. He has a job to do, and he does it well. He takes Everyman on a journey in which Everyman's mortal life ends, and the final resting place of Everyman's soul is determined. But Death does allow Everyman to seek companions to accompany him on his final journey."
A discussion of the qualities and traits of the main character, Sam Gamgee in "The Two Towers",by J.R.R. Tolkein and an analysis of whether Sam Gamgee qualifies as a hero.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, 2001, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper discusses the role of Sam Gamgee as Frodo Baggins's companion in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, specifically the books, "The Two Towers", and "The Return of the King". The author discusses the two main characters and their relationship.
From the Paper "John Ronald Reuel (J.R.R.) Toliken was a distinguished scholar of Anglo-Saxon literature, in particular of the epic poem Beowulf (Modern Critical Views 1). Being merely a diligent student, however, did not make him famous. Rather, his own greatest works, ?The Hobbit,? and the trilogy, ?The Lord of the Rings,? brought him his greatest fame. The trilogy continues where "The Hobbit" leaves off, with Bilbo Baggins passing the story on to his younger cousin, Frodo."
Abstract This paper examines the life of Babe Ruth and his effect on a whole society. It describes him as perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game, a hero to all and sports icon. It shows how American's looked to him as a hero and how non-sports fans were still fascinated by him and his larger than life character.
From the paper:
"Babe Ruth was indisputably the greatest baseball player in the history of the game, breaking records for the sport during his entire career. He was also one of the most noted and recognized celebrities in America, as well as abroad, during the years between World War I and World War II. He was a hero to his fans and to those who cared nothing for the sport, and he always went out of his way to do anything within his power to benefit children (The Reader's Companion to American History PG). This All-American hero, however, had a much darker side. He was excessive in practically every aspect of his life, from food to alcohol, from partying to women. Ruth's indiscretions were not widely publicized; no reporter wanted to be known for ruining the image of a true-to-life folk hero."
Abstract This paper shows how the human-animal bond and its history provide the foundation when defining why pets are pivotal to western culture. It also discusses why it is important to identify the affects they have on our emotional and physical well-being. The writer claims that understanding the positive and negative impact of pet ownership can be a useful tool when helping those with mental and physical problems.
From the Paper "I. Introduction
"The interaction between humans and animals has always played a significant role as an element in human culture. More importantly, the domestication of animals for human use has facilitated the emergence of a more intimate relationship between man and non-human beings: the "pet" connection. The benefits of this connection are numerous as they encompass everything from simple companionship to deep enhancements in mental and physical health. Just as the interrelationships between man are always changing, the bond between animal and man is just as dynamic. Pet ownership in the U.S. involves a special tie where the pet is increasingly considered to be a member of the family. The relative wealth of the U.S. as compared to most other nations allows us to view animals more as individuals rather than strictly as a commodity as originally intended when man first domesticated any animal."
Abstract The discussion in this paper centers around two important questions proposed in the novel: "With man gone, will there be hope for gorilla?" and "With gorilla gone, will there be hope for man?" This paper examines what the author, Daniel Quinn, attempts to tell us through these questions. It is doubtless that no shortcut to advancing toward the better community of life exists. Finally, the paper concludes that people should spread the belief that the world isn?t made for us takers, and takers are not exempt from the law of life but belong to the community of life.
From the Paper "The world has been dominated by those people who admire civilization or ? takers? as the author, Quinn (1992), calls them in this book Ishmael. Takers? ideology is "the world was made for man to conquer and rule, and under human rule it was meant to become a paradise" (Quinn, 1992, p. 82) and has been supported by people everywhere in the world. To them, it appears that takers? lives, which center around civilization, technology and productiveness, has been the greatest, the most efficient and the only right way to live."
Abstract Artistic representations, depending on how they are read, often reveal through their texts ideas about sexuality and/or gender. Discussed here are three works, all of which can be read through the lenses of various topics. Allie Eagle's "This Woman Died: I Care" (died trying to abort herself) involves the politics of protest, Carole Shepherd has worked against specific traditions with her photo-collage, "John", and George Elgar Hick's "Woman's Mission: Companion of Manhood" deals closely with gender identity.
From the Paper "Protest instantly becomes political within the context of an image, due to the viewer's prior preconceptions regarding the issue under scrutiny. Opinions are challenged, and important questions consequently raised. ?This Woman died: I care (died trying to abort herself)?, by Allie Eagle (New Zealander) in1978, is an image from which a clear form of political protest can be easily identified. The image can be read in a way that distinctly illustrates an objection against the (suggested) violence forced upon women by society's codes of behaviour. It can also be read as a reaction to the question of the legality of abortion, which at the time was under review in New Zealand. In itself the title influences the viewer's interpretation of the image, whilst its visual features serve to demonstrate Eagle's lamentation."
Abstract This paper compares the mind of the misguided monarch in the play "Oedipus the King", with the mind of a substance abuser. Similarities are drawn between the two issues. Among the topics discussed are victimization, paranoia and its companion, "blame-throwing", denial of responsibility and the search for sympathy.
From the Paper "The psychologies of substance abuse and of royalty may seem on one level to be worlds apart. One is, after all, literally on top of things by law, decree, and birth?the other only gets "to the top" in an illusory world created by reliance on the drug of choice. But upon closer examination, especially in the play Oedipus the King, the mindset of the substance abuser and that of a misguided monarch turn out to be similar in an almost uncanny number of ways."
Abstract This paper examines the importance of toys in the physical and psychological development of infants, toddlers and children. It evaluates how different toys can stimulate different cognitive development such as building blocks which can expand a child's capacity in interpreting spatial relationships and math concepts like weight size and gravity. It discusses the psychology of how certain toys can be 'security blankets' or sleeping companions or even imaginary friends promoting a child's need for security but also preparing children for building loving bonds with others by applying their love for the doll to people in real life.
From the Paper "Toys dominate in children's daily activities early in childhood and play a crucial role in helping kids construct meanings from everyday experiences. Many kinds of concept are built with the aid of toys. A child experiences basic qualities like softness and hardness, flexibility and rigidity as he or she pokes a stuffed animal or squeezes a rubber doll. When building with blocks, children learn about spatial relationships and math concepts like weight size and gravity. As toy historians Eugene and Asterie Provenzo assert, toys provide children with "the opportunity to penetrate and understand the physical environment in which they live". "
A discussion of her virginity, homosexuality, personality development, self-identity, femininity vs. masculinity and the relationship with her father Sigmund and her patient/companion Dorothy Burlingham.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 12 sources, 1994, $ 95.95
From the Paper "Anna Freud: An Examination of Sexuality
Introduction
This research examines the life of Anna Freud with a view toward assessing the sexuality of Sigmund Freud's youngest child. Interest in the question of Anna Freud's sexuality derives from descriptions of the woman as being distant and sexually repressed (Heller, 1992, pp. 48-74), the fact that she never married or developed a physically intimate relationship with a man (Young-Bruehl, 1988, p. 63), and her long and close relationship with Dorothy Burlingham, of which Anna Freud herself was concerned that could be..."
Abstract This paper examines the political origins of feminist art in the 1960's and addresses the social climate that brought on the birth of the art movement. It describes the divisive nature of the feminist versus universal art debate. The paper argues that the civil rights movement in companion with feminist art has ceased to be a "movement". In addition, the paper describes art works of well know female artists of this era.
From the Paper "Feminist art as a named movement evolved in the context of the late 1960's early 1970's political climate. The movement contextually cannot be separated from larger civil rights movements and specifically those relating to women; like the sexual revolution, the women's liberation movement, and the formation and growth of groups like the National Organization for Women. Strictly speaking there can be no real separation of the feminist art movement from the civil rights movements in its context because so much of art of the era acted as the voice and vision of the messages of the movements as a whole. Though there are of coarse exceptions to this rule, art as a whole during this period was a demonstrative agent for social change and feminist art is definitely included in that context."
Tags: Carolee Scheerman, Cindy Sherman, Mimi Smith, Ana Mendieta Judy Chicago Civil rights Womens Movement
Abstract This paper discusses the Miller who appears in English author Geoffrey Chaucers "Canterbury Tales". The paper covers the Miller's flaws, his strengths and the character elements revealed through his story, as well as Chaucer's descriptions in the general prologue. It demonstrates how the Miller is a drunken, lavious man, but he is honest in his opinions and avoids affecting a religious or noble pretense like his companions.
From the Paper "The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, begins by describing twenty-nine people, each of whom is making a pilgrimage to Canterbury, England. By chance they meet in Southwark and decide to make the journey together. These twenty-nine characters encompass all areas of medieval life. There are religious figures, a pardoner, a prioress, and a monk. Then there are military figures, a knight and his squire. But the most numerous, and perhaps the most eccentric characters are the commoners, the Wife, the Merchant, and especially the Miller. Chaucer includes the Miller in order to contrast him with characters like the Knight and the Parson, who are noble and religious. Chaucer's descriptions of the Miller in the general prologue, when combined with the content of the Miller's tale, portray a character whose perspective is a sharp contrast to nobility. The Miller makes no apologies for his disposition. He is lecherous, outspoken, ostentatious, and a drunk."
