From the Paper "Counterparts is a short story by James Joyce set in working-class, twentieth century Ireland, as seen through the eyes of a rather pathetic protagonist who goes by the name of Farrington. Farrington appears to be the epitome of a twentieth century, middle-aged, working-class male, or at least an exaggerated version of such. He represents, for us "everyman", and his passive, pathetic journey through the trials and tribulations of everyday life. "
Abstract Some Manitoba politicians have argued that the province's average resident is economically better off than his or her British Columbia counterpart. At first glance, this might appear to be unusual in light of the understanding that British Columbia is a much larger province in terms of population and has achieved strong growth during recent years as a result of a robust market for the province's natural resource exports. With this in mind, the purpose of this paper will be to examine this particular claim. An assessment will be made of the merits of this claim using primary data sources, most notably the information that is provided by Statistics Canada.
Abstract This paper will examine both the theory and practice of affirmative action (U.S.) and employment equity (Canadian counterpart) on moral and ethical grounds. This paper will argue that while such legislation may be defensible in terms of social engineering, in terms of morality and justice it is indefensible to promote justice to one group by denying justice to another.
Abstract This paper deals with the social vices of Ireland and how colonization affected Irish people at this time. This paper deals with James Joyce's "Counterparts" as found in his book, "Dubliners," along with other sources of criticism.
From the Paper "Modern Irish literature has provided critics with a vast array of themes which, for the most part, have been linked to the suffrage of the Irish people. Pertaining to James Joyce's ?Counterparts,? scholars have identified and delved into three major themes which include: The effects of colonization on Ireland, the loss of identity of the Irish people and the modernization/mechanization of Ireland."
Abstract The paper explains that, upon stripping away the novel's main plot line and organizing it instead into theme-based instances, the novel's ending makes perfect sense because, although Huck and Tom are best friends, Twain uses Tom as a counterpart to Huck, not a compliment. The author argues that the true gauge of a novel's success comes from an understanding of the author's intent. Although Twain was famous for his ironic humor, when motive, moral, and especially plot, are taken away from "Huckleberry Finn", what is left is merely a comment on life. Morals or ethics create the controversy about racism; thus, Twain critiques civilization. The paper stresses understanding Twain's ultimate comment: without change, civilization will destroy itself. With this understanding, the reintroduction of Tom and his fabulously intricate adventure at the end of the novel creates the perfect finish to Huck's wonderful quest for freedom down the Mississippi.
From the Paper "From the very first pages of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", author Mark Twain has readers captivated with a coming-of-age tale about Huck Finn, the mischievous tumbleweed friend, title character Tom Sawyer from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Through a series of episodes that alternate between escapades while floating down the Mississippi River and fiascoes on land, Huck matures and must at last make the ultimate decision - continue on his quest to take a slave to freedom or follow the laws of the day and return Jim to his rightful owners. He writes to Jim's owner, but in a final act of rebellion, Huck follows his heart, proclaiming that he might as well "go to hell" (201)."
Abstract This paper discusses similarities between James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" and the collection of short stories, "The Dubliners," especially themes of Irish Catholicism. It also looks at the stories "Araby," "Eveline" and "Counterparts" and their thematic relationship to "Ulysses."
From the Paper "While the slim volume Dubliners is years and indeed light-years away from Ulysses in style and scope, the culture out of which Joyce drew his material is identical for both texts. Irish Catholicism from which Joyce was famously not only disconnected but also ..."
Abstract This paper discusses and compares the Apollonian and Dionysian dichotomy of two 20th century poems - Frank O'Hara's "Homosexuality" and Stephen Dobyns' "Counterparts." The paper uses these poems to show how a dichotomous conception of Apollo and Dionysus is rather limiting from the standpoint of literary analysis. It discusses how considering the intertwining of Apollonian and Dionysian tendencies is the only way we can adequately grasp a poet's mythical conception of the universe.
From the Paper "At first glance, O'Hara's poem seems to have nothing whatsoever to do with the subject of homosexuality. As one penetrates below the surface of the poem, however, it becomes readily obvious that, without making any explicit references to homosexual practices, "Homosexuality" is in fact an homage to the Dionysian celebration of life that has traditionally been an integral part of the gay lifestyle. Dionysus has traditionally been aligned with the idea of joyful excess, drunken revelry, and, in art and literature, formlessness. The speaker in the poem feels unable to contain his own soul, and so he lets it drift off and intends to follow it on its unpredictable journey."
Abstract This paper looks at how women have made long strides in society from their ancient counterparts. The example of Chinese women are looked at and how there roles have changed and how Americanized their modern counterparts have become. One true fact continues according to this paper, that the oppression of women continues.
Abstract This paper focuses on William Shakespeare's use of women in his plays. It shows how Shakespeare chose to include women such as Lady Macbeth, Desdemona and Imogen as counterparts to the male protagonists often guiding the play. It describes the roles played by Lady Macbeth, Desdemona and Imogen and how they are necessary to not only maintain the flow of the play, but often to coerce their male counterparts into extreme behavior. The paper focuses on the strength and abilities of these women, deriving a logical conclusion as to why Shakespeare may have given them such great importance.
From the Paper "English poet, playwright and actor, William Shakespeare, bestowed upon the world a canon of literature that has earned him recognition as the greatest playwright of all time. Through his literary genius, Shakespeare created some of the most famous literary works studied across the globe. His methodical and artistic nature provided an enhanced view of our world through imitation and a means by which issues such as race, class and gender could be transcended. Shakespeare's creative efforts encouraged cultural influence allowing him to attain this profound appreciation that no other author has rivaled. His ability to captivate audiences in numerous languages has allowed him to remain the "greatest playwright of all time." Time after time, William Shakespeare proved himself to be the "soul of the age"(Jonson), providing works that imitated real life, while incorporating lyrical images that transcended this Elizabethan Era literature and become contemporary in "all time"(Jonson). His writing often combines an efficient use of symbolic messages, facets of British and Roman history, romance, revenge tragedy, comedy and myth. The versatility of Shakespeare's prose from one literary piece to the next seems to be central to his success. The brilliance of William Shakespeare is exposed in his dynamic ability to write and perform the greatest theatrical works the world has ever experienced."
Abstract An analysis of the role of women in Homer's "The Odyssey" demonstrating that although women, both human and divine are important, none are quite as important as the hero of this tale. Homer like the rest of his culture, sees women as either helpers or hindrances, always as subservient to their male counterparts.
From the Paper "Although The Odyssey centers around the travels of a vivid male hero, it is often women who provide the structure and substance of his adventures. Odysseus is trying to get home to a woman he cares about, after the Trojan War, which was fought over a woman. It is Pallas Athena, a female goddess, who literally guides and forms the action. Odysseus is already a hero as his journey begins, but his voyage defines his heroism in larger terms. It is as if he is on a vision quest in search of self knowledge. A casual glance might lead one to decide that Homer's attitude toward women was not consistent, but consistency isn?t really the question. Homer is presenting the world of women as he knows it, displaying many sorts of human women and goddesses. It is as if Homer is offering a complete picture of all the varieties of women he has seen in his world, using The Odyssey as a portrait of his society's ideas of gender roles, and attitudes toward women. All the women, human and divine, who interact with Odysseus, are important, but none are quite as important as the hero. Homer echoes his culture's conception of women as being either helpers of men, or hindrances to them, sometimes immense helps and often evil traps, but always essentially insubstantial in their own right."
Abstract This paper argues that pornography has a terribly negative affect on men's view of women and women's psyche. Pornography is not only highly addictive material but it's a book of lies about women portrayals. Even soft-core pornography portrays women as sex objects existing only to give sexual satisfaction to men. They are "pets" or "playmates" only from the neck down. Women in porn are big breasted and thin, these stereotypes give women self-cautious feelings around male counterparts. ?Also, pornography teaches that sex is purely fun in nature. There is no touching intimacy in pornography, only fast physical satisfaction. The paper uses the works of some feminists and socialists to prove the negative affect of pornography, but also examines opposing views.
From the Paper "Pornography is not made to educate but to sell, and for the most part, what sells is a bunch of lies about sex and women. Women are portrayed as enjoying being raped, spanked or beaten, tied up, mutilated, enslaved, or they accept it as their lot as women to be victims of such experiences."
Abstract This paper examines the role of goddesses in Greek and Roman mythology. The author discusses how they were worshipped in polytheistic cultures, how goddesses were portrayed as virgins, mothers, wives, always in relation to male counterparts. The paper looks at such goddesses as Hera, Demeter, Gaia, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, and more.
From the Paper "Long ago, the image of the goddess appeared. Stone was carved and bone modeled after a reflection of a maternal figure. Her curvaceous body and falling breasts seem to be humanity's first tangible image of life. From the beginning, the Great Mother was associated with nurturing and life giving. This notion, of Mother Earth as the bearer of all that is living, and the provider of sustenance of life, dates back to a time when we as humans, regarded ourselves as children of nature, and nature as divine, Baring & Cashford, The Myth of the Goddess. London : Penguin Books, 1991. pg. 5. Myths corroborate that women and goddesses were responsible for the discovery of food cultivation and ultimately the preservation of life. While the primacy of the goddess and the idea of the goddess as the creator are not seen in all civilizations, many do show evidence towards this sort of belief."
An examination of bimanual coordination and the suggestion that it is the result of a complex set of neurological events which can be enhanced under the proper learning conditions.
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Abstract In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at bimanual coordination and assess the extent to which hands can move in a synchronous manner and, conversely, the extent to which they can be 'uncoupled' according to task demands. The author attempts to discover whether bimanual coordination is the product of learning or a physical process.
From the paper:
?Human movement is composed of a large number of components, which include neurons, muscles, and joints. Past studies on bimanual coordination have revealed a general preference to move the limbs in a symmetrical fashion, also denoted as in the in-phase mode. Its counterpart, the asymmetrical or anti-phase mode, is performed with lower degrees of accuracy and stability. This tendency to activate the homologous muscle groups is referred to as the muscle grouping constraint (egocentric constraint).?
Abstract This paper is a literary analysis of Wolterstorff's Lament for a Son, It looks at his theories on God in lieu of the loss of his son in a mountain climbing accident and sees God as a God who fights death, and suffers when people die. Also, he looks at why suffering exists, and how it is a counterpart of love.
From the paper:
"In Nicholas Wolterstorff's ?Lament for a Son,? the author tries to explain the thought processes he experienced throughout the ordeal of his son's death. When Eric Wolterstorff died in a mountain climbing accident, his father's life was changed forever, and it is this change and the repercussions that change had that is the focus of the book's search for truth. Through reflecting on the thoughts and comments of others and comparing them with his own experience, Wolterstorff attempts to convey both his new questions about God, and also the answers that proved true for him. An important part of fully processing this text is to examine his questions and his thought processes about those questions in both a moral and theological light, and also give personal reactions to the author's reasoning and assertions."
Abstract This paper provides a definition of negotiation and examines what successful negotiating means. The writer explains that parties need to understand what the ultimate goal is, to reach common ground, while still maintaining their reputations and image. The ability to yield power is essential in successful negotiations.
From the Paper "Whether the situation involves a forum of world leaders converging at the next World Economic Forum or simply a teenaged brother and sister trying to persuade the other to take out the garbage for the night, negotiation involves its participants wielding tools of power in order to further their cause. Studying the uses of power in negotiation is tantamount to exploring the psychological ballet played out by the negotiators as they attempt to prevail over their counterpart(s)."
