Abstract
This paper discusses how in Hemingway's short story, "Hills Like White Elephants", the manner in which the characters utilize language may be examined to provide and understanding of the difference in which males and females employ speech to convey and manipulate meaning. The paper explains that the American in the story seeks to cloak his attempts to absolve himself of responsibility for his unborn child in an illusory rationality, motivated by his selfish and contradictory need to guarantee the eventuality of an abortion, while also disassociating himself from the decision itself. The paper then contrasts the American's behavior to that of the girl's behavior, who attempts to reestablish a relationship that has been irrevocably altered by utilizing forms of dialogue that belong to their past, while also adopting a passive role in the decision-making process.

From the Paper
"The dense symbol of the beaded curtain that separates the couple from the interior of the station is illustrative of the manner in which language is used in relation to the choice to be made. The curtain symbolizes the choice of whether or not to keep the baby, and each character's interaction with it is representative of their approach to the situation. The physical curtain separates them from the bar, a setting that contains their history before this moment, and is inscribed with language, the logo for a liqueur named "Anis del Toro", which the girl must ask the American to read and explain for her. She is reliant upon him to give verbal expression to the choice (he will be the first to mention the "operation"), and unable to directly challenge his speech, thus adopting a passive voice in response."

Tags:American, girl, couple

Abstract
This paper looks at how, in both plays, there are contrasting couples used to illustrate different concepts of love and who balance one another. It shows how, in "As You Like It", Phebe and Silvius, the rustics, are lovers contrasted with Orlando and Rosalind. This is compared to the way love is presented in "The Taming of the Shrew" in a somewhat different light, since what needs to be overcome here is the reluctance of the lovers themselves to be in love.

From the Paper
"Both plays have a certain folktale quality that indicates their origins. As You Like It derives from tales in which an old king has three daughters, with the older one wicked and the younger one good, and from one in which a knight has three sons, the oldest one wicked and the youngest one good. The younger son in the latter escapes from a plot by his brother and later returns in triumph. Orlando is gentler than the average folktale hero but still lives out the basic pattern, here mixed with the gender change Shakespeare uses so often as Rosalind, hiding out from her family, dons the garb of a young man and fools even the man who loves her. Apparent in such a story, however, is the fact that on some level, the lover recognizes the fine qualities of his beloved even when hidden behind a different persona. In addition to the balance offered in the contrast between these lovers and the rustics, Celia and Oliver become lovers and also serve to live out ideas about love and how it changes lovers. Still another set of lovers is found in the hired fool, Touchstone, and Audrey."

Tags:orlando, rosalind, phebe, silvius, Petruchio, kate

Abstract
This paper focuses on the male/female perspective on the issue of abortion as it appears in Hemingway's most subtle short story, "Hills Like White Elephants." The paper shows how the author makes use of symbolism to highlight the problems experienced by most married couples due to lack of proper communication. Hemingway chose this topic because he believed in this interesting iceberg theory which is explained in the concluding part of the paper.

From the Paper
"The theme of abortion is predominant in the story titled, "Hills like white elephants." The author, Ernest Hemingway, however has not mentioned the actual word "abortion" throughout the entire short story but instead has used symbols and vague dialogues to convey his message to the readers. The reason why Hemingway probably refrained from using the actual term was because he firmly believed in using dialogues and language, which required deeper study. The author wanted the readers to know about male and female perspective on this issue and thus chose to highlight the theme with effective use of symbolism and ambiguous dialogues. It is important to understand that Ernest Hemingway has not tried to advocate any particular opinion, he appears to be concerned only with the way males and females view this issue. The opinions of two characters on the controversial issue of abortion reveal the differences in male-female psyches. This story is indeed a classic tale revealing the subtle differences that exist in the way men and women view different things. (Lamb, 1996) "

Tags:controversial, pregnancy, behavior, psychological, communication, iceberg, theory

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that amid all the debate around the issue of same-sex marriage in Canada, which became legal in 2005, the fact that many same-sex couples have children was overlooked. This essay examines the issue of children raised by same-sex couples, and shows that these children are not endangered or compromised in any way by their rather unusual living situation. The writer maintains that research has shown that lesbian and gay parents are just as competent to parent as are heterosexual parents, and that their children are not more likely to be homosexual.

From the Paper
"Children raised by same-sex couples are not harmed by this parenting situation. The only things that harm them are legal and social prejudices against same-sex families. Outline: 1. Many same-sex couples raise children. 2. A lot of research has been done about this. 3. Most research shows that children in such families do just as well as children in heterosexual families."

Tags:parents, children, gay

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This paper examines the issues surrounding children who are raised by same-sex couples. It shows that these children are not endangered or compromised in any way by their nontraditional living situation. The paper also discusses whether these children are more likely to be homosexual, simply because their parents are. It then suggests that the only thing that threatens the children of same-sex couples is societal prejudices against their parents, rather than their family situation.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, we have seen that - contrary to popular belief - many same-sex couples raise children. We have also seen that the children they raise do just as well as other children, and that the parenting skills and psychological health of same-sex couples are comparable to those of heterosexual couples. Thus, while these families may not be traditional, they are nevertheless good families. Moreover, children raised by same-sex couples are no more likely than other children to turn out gay themselves - and even if they were, this would not in itself constitute an argument against same-sex parenting, as there is nothing wrong with being lesbian or gay. As we have seen, the only serious problems faced by children of same-sex couples are that other people may discriminate against them, and also that the legal systems of most countries do not protect them, because their parents cannot marry. Thus, all in all, same-sex parenting should be accepted as a viable way to raise children, and social attitudes and laws should be amended to support these families."

Tags:homosexual, gay, lesbian, parent, traditional

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In this article the writer discusses that the single ongoing problem in the dual career marriage is the lack of an egalitarian approach. The writer notes that while retired husbands tend to help more with household tasks, the wife continues to bear the responsibility for them. In addition, the writer points out that economic pressures will be uneven for the spouses. The writer discusses that men are more likely than their spouses to have earned a private pension benefit and have social security benefits.

From the Paper
"What pressures on a dual-career couple might lessen after their retirement? Many patterns observed at earlier stages in the dual-career marriage will continue after retirement. One pressure that will not be alleviated for the woman after retirement is her husband's refusal to share in tasks. Since his socialization prevented his participation to this point, he will continue to avoid `women's work'. On the other hand, his presence in itself may create pressure because of additional work. What most clearly distinguishes the retirement years from the previous years is not so much the absence of work as the absence of children."

Tags:equality, patriarchy, women

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This paper puts forward the case of homosexual marriage. It discusses the history of sexual desire dating from the days of Plato and the right of every human being to be able to fulfill his sexual desire and live a happy life. It analyzes the concept of marriage in general, examining how in many cases people do not actually marry for love and how homosexual couples may, like heterosexual couples desire to share financial assets and responsibilities. It reviews the legalization of gay marriages around the world and analyzes why in particular America is a sex-ambivalent society, alternately fascinated and repelled by sexuality. It contains an extensive literature review and the author's personal opinions.

From the Paper
"Gay couples, elated not to have to hide or to face the stigma of being viewed as sick or criminal, will have a psychological burden lifted from their shoulders. This sort of humane support of other human beings, no matter how different they might be from oneself, should bring a contagious elevation of spirit to any soul that desires to feel at peace in the world. Those who oppose gay marriage, should look closely at their motivation. Is their own sense of masculinity at stake? How can the sexual preferences of others harm them? Do they feel threaten simply because they are not sure of their own convictions about their sexuality or moral beliefs?"

Tags:sexuality, society, gender, love, america

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The paper asserts that romance and dating has never been as complex as it is in today's modern world, especially for couples who decide to remain exclusive or monogamous in their relationships. The paper describes how temptations abound and have been amplified with current technology and jealousy, feelings of being trapped and confined, and other such problems may arise. Thus, the paper shows how couples face a number of conflicts they must deal with in order to create a successful exclusive relationship and if such conflicts are left unresolved it is likely the relationship will fall apart or become unbearable for both parties. The paper points out that if both parties are willing to work at the relationship and solve the conflicts by being mindful of one another, relationship stress can be reduced and this allows both parties in the relationship to perceive it as positive and worthwhile (Barnes, Brown, Krusemark, Campbell, & Rogge, 2007).

From the Paper
"Romance and dating has never been as complex as it is in today's modern world, especially for couples who decide to remain exclusive or monogamous in their relationships. Temptations abound and have been amplified with current technology. Additionally, jealousy, feelings of being trapped and..."

Tags:couples, exclusive, conflict

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This paper explains that Markman, Stanley and Blumberg's, book "Fighting for your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love," is one of the many self-help books available and, on the surface, appears to be little different .The paper then comments that the difference is found rather quickly, however, as it is a preventive book rather than a 'fixit' book. Moreover, the book focuses on the construction of the relationship in order to help it weather storms and it offers uncomplicated and relevant information that, upon reading, seems like obvious truisms. The paper concludes that this book is a strong reminder that there are people out there genuinely concerned about the problem of divorce who are attempting to take a non-theistic approach to this seeming epidemic.

From the Paper
"What advice the authors give, however, in this section is filled with the kind of "wouldn't it be great if everyone would do this" sort of optimism. They promote each person "investing" (195) in the relationship, and they promote the idea that even if one person is investing more than the other, that person will be encouraging the other to step up their game. But, what about the couple where there is a true imbalance, with one person being involved in the marriage and the other being dissonant and distant? The book simply says - the other will have to try and put an effort in. The problem, though, is that there is little advice, other than to "practice" and "seek counseling" to assist when one partner is so obstinate as to not become involved in the process at all."

Tags:healthy, couples, elements, of, conflict, communication, skills

Abstract
The writer relates that the branch of criminal justice that he would most like to participate in is actually a fairly unconventional one: he would like to become a member of the US Secret Service, serving the United States government as a Special Agent. The writer reveals that as a secret agent, he would protect the president, his or her spouse, the immediate families of the president and his or her spouse, the children of the First Couple until those children reach the age of 16, visiting heads of foreign states, and vice-presidential and presidential nominees. The writer also adds that his duties as a special agent would require him to look after individuals identified by the President as warranting Secret Service protection (United States Secret Service, bullet points 1-8).

From the Paper
"The branch of criminal justice that I would most like to participate in is actually a fairly unconventional one: I would like to become a member of the US Secret Service. In particular, I would be delighted to serve the United States government as a Special Agent. As a secret agent, I would protect the president, his or her spouse, the immediate families of the president and his or her spouse, the children of the First Couple until those children reach the age of 16, visiting heads of foreign states, and vice-presidential and presidential nominees; I should also add that my duties as a special agent would require me to look after individuals..."

Tags:career, aspirations, service