Abstract
This paper examines how authors of literature have used their work to address societal fears and issues in order to allow their writing talents to shed light on a fear of society. It looks at how this is the case in classic works of literature regarding making pacts with the devil. It analyzes how, in "The Devil and Daniel Webster", the pact with the Devil and the actions of the Stones provide an interesting backdrop for those who have concerns about selling themselves to the Devil for immediate material gain. It also examines how, in addition and also by contrast, the world has been treated to two versions of "Faust", which also focus on the Devil and what the Devil means to current society. It shows how, although each of the stories has a different plot, there are many similarities, as well as differences, regarding the Devil and the characters in the stories.

From the Paper
"While the story of The Devil and Daniel Webster illustrates how true personalities come out when the money and the devil get involved the story of Faust shows a different angle when it comes to personality and those in the story. In both versions of Faust there is a foundational understanding of the influence the devil had at that time in history(Synopsis of the plot of Faust (October 2002). While Stone dealt with the devil for money, Dr. Faust is searching for the answers to life. In that quest he too deals with the devil. He is obviously depressed as he has contemplated suicide twice in the past already which provides a backdrop for the devil to entice him into the idea of a deal. This is the first difference between personalities in this story as compared to the previous one. Faust is in despair and old while Stone is angry and young. There are completely different motivators for the two stories and their characters' personalities."

Tags:society, fears, literature, stone, dr

Abstract
The paper looks at William Seward's "Higher Law" speech where he speaks against slavery as morally wrong, and then examines how John Calhoun speaks out against the Clay Compromise measures. The paper looks at how he emphasizes northern aggression and attempts to persuade his audience against any kind of compromise, and that only secession will solve all problems. Finally, the paper shows how Daniel Webster appeals to logic and common sense when he speaks out against secession; he knew that while the idea of a divided Union might have sounded good, it would never work.

From the Paper
"In his "Higher Law" speech, William Seward reveals his opinions toward slavery pointing out that he believed it to be morally wrong. He encouraged his readers to think outside the box, so to speak when considering the aspect of slavery and freedom. He could not deny that slavery was legal in regard to the Constitution but what he so desperately wanted others to realize is that the Constitution did not protect the act of slavery. This might have seemed like a flimsy argument, but Seward recognized the difference and articulated it in this speech. He realized that the two could not rationally exist and still uphold one of the most precious rights Americans possess and that is the right to pursue happiness. Seward wrote, "There is another aspect of the principle of compromise which deserves consideration. It assumes that slavery, if not the only institution in a slave state, is at least a ruling institution, and that this characteristic is recognized by the Constitution" (Seward 21). Here we see that Seward is not attempting to change the Constitution. He then writes, "But slavery is only one of many institutions there. Freedom is equally an institution there. Slavery is only a temporary, accidental, partial, and incongruous one. Freedom on the contrary, is a perpetual, organic, universal one, in harmony with the Constitution of the United States" (Seward 21)."

Tags:Constitution, Clay, Compromise, North, Union

Abstract
The paper discusses the 1850 Henry Clay laws that were later known as the Clay Bill or "Compromise of 1850." Henry Clay's proposition prompted much controversy, but was ultimately passed via two separate measures in Congress. The paper explains that Webster promoted passage of the Compromise of 1850 because he viewed unification of the north and south as the most important political issue for consideration. The paper examines how Calhoun approached the Compromise as an opportunity to discuss the evils of the power hungry north. The paper reveals that while at first glance it may seem that the Compromise of 1850 supported more free states and the abolition of slavery, in fact it made life more difficult for fugitive slaves.

Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Text
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Daniel Webster promoted passage of the Compromise of 1950 through his speech, which highlighted the importance of creating a solidarity among people living in the north and the south. Webster's primary argument included the position that since the time of the Constitution much change had occurred within the states. Webster suggests that the North and South were once in agreement that slavery was at best an "immoral and an evil practice", and that such practice could only be considered "inhuman and cruel.""

Tags:slavery, North, South, freedom

Abstract
E.L. Doctorow has always been a writer who juxtaposes fictional events with historical ones. "The Book of Daniel" is no exception. While the character of Daniel is fictional, the events depicted--a thinly disguised version of the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg trial, the communist scare fanned by Senator McCarthy, the Viet Nam War--are all rooted in history. Daniel's journey then is both historical and personal, ricocheting between the past and the present as he attempts to find meaning in the events of his own life and those of his culture. "The Book of Daniel" is like its Biblical counterpart, part lamentation and part exhortation. History is a catalogue of a "time of trouble" in which some figures of the past will awake to 'everlasting contempt' while others turn to righteousness. Daniel struggles with both, an inherited past and an uncertain future. In the end, however, he finds his way.

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This paper discusses the importance of Samuel Daniel's "Delia" through its structure and the creation of the modern sonnet. The author explores Daniel's influences including Sir Philip Sidney and Shakespeare, and his use of the Petrarchan writing mechanisms. Further this paper examines the significance of the sonnet to the English Renaissance and European poetry.

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"Samuel Daniel's Delia presents to the modern reader a nearly perfect mechanism through which to contemplate the structure of the sonnet in English as it first came to be incorporated into the common practice of this language. His use of Petrarchan forms and metrical traditions demonstrates that the sonnet when it first entered into wide use in the Renaissance was indeed a direct carry-over from the Italian, a mimicking by English writers of the Italianate structure of neoclassicism, a harkening back to Rome and so to Athens."

Tags:Petrach, sonnet, peotry, English

Abstract
In this article, the writer provides an analysis of the views of John Calhoun and Daniel Webster concerning the Compromise of 1850 and the issue of slavery. The writer looks at the debate in Congress over the issue of the slave question.

From the Paper
"The Compromise of 1850 was the result a heated and at times vicious debate in Congress between the advocates of slavery and the abolitionists. Two of the main figures of this debate were John Calhoun who summarized the South's grievances and Daniel Webster who advocated moderation. The crux of the debate was the institution of slavery which threatened to tear the nascent Union asunder. The South was reliant on slavery for its economic growth while many in the North found the practice immoral and worked to subvert it."

Tags:1850, compromise, slavery, south, north, secession, congress, calhoun, webster

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This paper traces the influence that slavery in the U.S. territories had on the American Civil War. Important issues such as the Wilmot Proviso, the Missouri compromise, and the Compromise of 1850 are discussed. In addition, key figures such as John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and Harriet Beecher Stowe are also included.

From the Paper
"The Civil War, referred to as "The Needless Conflict" by Allan Nevins transpired as a direct result of many factors. One of these important factors was the issue of slavery in the territories of the United States that had yet to be admitted into the Union as states. These territories created a dilemma that would plague the U.S. for years before it was finally settled in the ultimate conflict: The Civil War."

Tags:cabin, history, tom, uncle, Lloyd, Garrison, Liberty, Party

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This paper discusses six senators as presented in the book "Profiles in Courage" by John F. Kennedy, showing their backgrounds, their political points of view, their acts, and the aftermath in each case. The six senators discussed are John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, Edmund G. Ross, and Lucius Lamar, covering the nineteenth century from the early period through and past the Civil War.

From the Paper
"John F. Kennedy offers a series of portraits of U.S. Senators and their courageous political acts in the face of adversity in his book 'Profiles in Courage'. He features Senators because he himself was in the Senate at the time, and he could include other political leaders who also displayed courage in their professional lives. The men he does choose to profile represent a number of different political backgrounds and points of view. John Quincy Adams was a young Senator from Massachusetts, the same position as Kennedy when he wrote his book. At the time, the Senate was just developing as an institution. Adams was a Federalist, the leading political party of the time, a party that emerged from the late colonial period through the efforts of men like Madison and Jay, the writers of The Federalist Papers. "

Tags:kennedy, profiles, courage

Abstract
In this paper the author discusses the situation of Black Americans and assesses whether the abolishment of slavery has provided any greater protection under the law. The author starts at the beginning of the 19th century and looks at how Blacks were taken into slavery and brought to America. The author moves on to discuss the Missouri Compromise and the discussions that took place regarding ?slave free states?. The author then discusses then various laws that were passed during the 19th century and how the issue of slavery was eventually brought before the nation.

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?For a brief period during Reconstruction, many African Americans voted, and some were elected to public office. In the late 1870?s, however, enthusiasm for ensuring black equality waned in both the North and the Republican Party, and by 1877, when federal troops were withdrawn from the South, blacks were left to the power of whites committed to restoring white supremacy.?

Tags:slavery, protection, law, alexis, de, toqueville, democracy, in, america, equitable, rights, enslavement, racial, discrimination, american, civil, war, henry, clay, missouri, compromise, union, daniel, webster, john, c, calhoun, stephen, douglas, compromise, of, 1850, the, fugitive, slave

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In this article, the writer discusses the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, its history, original designer Horatio Greenough and eventual designer Solomon Willard. Further, the writer looks at the delay in finishing the monument, and what it represents today. Annotated bibliography included.

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"Bunker Hill Monument Boston had a strategic vantage point in the developing history of the United States. From its founding as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Boston has been at the heart of impacting historical events such as the American Revolution the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the midnight ride of Paul Revere Boston Massachusetts. It is the site not only of historic events but of memorials that commemorate them one of which is the Bunker Hill Monument. This monument recalls the Battle ..."

Tags:Bunker Hill, monument, Daniel Webster, Horatio Greenough, Solomon Willard, Chicken Little, annotated bibliography