Abstract This paper examines the film "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town"(1936) directed by Frank Capra and uses it as an example of the type of film that become Capra's trademark, the funny story of an unintentional hero who tries to address the nation's social problems. It provides a filmography of Capra's career and looks at how Capra, more than most directors of his period, was in charge of the content and the look of his movies and was, in short, their auteur. Through a review of the film, it examines how Capra was a master at persuading the audience to identify with his heroes and their emotions.
From the Paper "This does not mean Capra simply made the same film several times. The focus of each movie is different: helping people most affected by the Depression, cleaning up corrupt politics, and fighting Fascism. But the messages are also delivered in a form unlike any other director's; a combination of comedy, sentiment, and idealism that was nearly unique. This approach was so much Capra's own that it was known by the name of "Capracorn" among those who were unsympathetic with sentiment--some said sentimentality--applied to political ideas and romance (Willis 45). His thematic unity is evident in comparisons of Deeds miserably refusing to defend himself at his hearing, in Jeff Smith breaking down in the Senate, and in John Doe being pelted with tomatoes by followers who have turned against him. "
Abstract This paper reviews the 1936 film "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" and the 1989 movie "When Harry Met Sally", examining their historical, contextual and social significance. As the author says, the classic film and the contemporary blockbuster may appear to have little in common. However, the paper shows that both movies relate to feelings of worthlessness that result from the inability to fulfill societal expectations and adhere to cultural norms during particular eras in history.
From the Paper "In the time of The Great Depression, when "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" was released, men spiraled into despair, some to the point of committing suicide, because the stock market crash left them unable to fulfill their historical role as a family provider. Comparably, in the modern age of "When Harry Met Sally" both men and women often feel worthless and dejected because they are unable to fulfill their contemporary role as spouse/parent/successful career-person. In both cases, these issues are presented through characters that embody these doleful emotions in a way that anyone who has ever experienced them can soulfully relate."
Abstract This paper explains that the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome reflects the acts of Saint Peter, serves as a model for all the great Churches in Italy and provides a deep historical and religious framework for Christianity. The author points out that Saint Peter is one of the most significant icons of the New Testament. The paper notes that the first Basilica of Saint Peter, finalized in 324 and which was designed in the form of a cross, became worn through the ages and reconstruction was inevitable. The author explains that reconstruction of the new Saint Peter's Basilica, begun in 1503, involved Donato Bramante, who implemented a Greek style cross design, followed by Antonio da Sangallo, who added the Baroque features to the interior, Michelangelo, who contributed his awesome dome, and Bernini, who designed in 1667 the square directly outside the Basilica.
Table of Contents:
Saint Peter's Profile
The Deeds of Saint Peter
Saint Peter's Burial
History of Saint Peter's Basilica
Architecture of Saint Peter's Basilica
The Deeds of Saint Peter Reflected in Architecture
From the Paper "Jesus christened Peter with the name, Cephas. In translation, Cephas means 'The Rock'. The inference of this name clearly describes the role that Saint Peter played as a primary leader during Jesus' life. As a disciple, Peter witnessed a great deal of miracles and promoted the salvation of Christianity through example. Along with apostles James and John, Saint Peter remained close to Jesus and advised him on many issues. Peter was present for many of Jesus' trials and miracles, documented as the main apostle at Jesus' transfiguration, the revival of Jairus's daughter from the dead and the Agony of the Garden of Gathsemane."
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of Beowulf and St. Augustine in order to argue that it is more than deeds that mark a hero, but also the way in which they behave and relate to others. Quotes from the text that support this argument are provided and applications to the modern world are discussed.
From the Paper "The idea of a hero is someone who does something extraordinary in the face if great danger or at great personal cost. A hero may be a man who looks to achieve great deeds, but may equally be placed in a position where they need to achieve great things. The overriding characteristic is the way in which there is strength of character shown in the face of danger.
"The classical hero, as seen in terms of literature such is that of the hero Beowulf also processes great strength and intellect in ordure that the may both be used to overcome a foes. It is also traditional for a hero to also have many other favourable characteristics, if we look at Beowulf then we will also see aspects such as a gentle nature and loyalty. Therefore we can argue that the determination of a hero is not only deeds, but the motivations and personality that will be the deciding factor on if a person is or is not a hero."
Abstract The paper analyzes how the authors approach the representation of the two women's characters and actions by considering their social and psychological makeups and how that impacts upon their deeds. The characters are compared and contrasted in depth and their many similarities portrayed.
From the Paper "In an effort to understand Euripides' representation of Medea and Vergil's representation of Dido, it is useful to clarify the central issues and themes of the works in which these characters appear. Both Medea, and the story of Dido in The Aeneid portray patterns of human behavior in situations of stress. In both cases said stress is caused by a similar factor: passion. Violent passion tends to cause people to behave differently from how they would normally act. This is so regardless of whether the passion is love or hate. Indeed, there is a relationship of unity between these apparent opposites and a person may oscillate between the two feelings as, for example, Amnon did when in his passion for Tamar in the biblical story: "the hate with which he hated her [became] greater than the love with which he loved her" (Samuel 2 13:15). In both of the stories we are discussing, a particular event serves as the catalyst that triggers this stark reversal of feelings. However, each of the female protagonists to whom this happens deals with her pain in a unique manner, befitting her psychological makeup."
Abstract This paper examines how due to the similarities of real estate transactions in general, many Americans assume that the basic real estate terms and principles of the United States also hold true in Mexico. It looks at how many aspects of Mexican real estate are in fact completely different and therefore, a foreigner who wishes to purchase real estate in Mexico may face many obstacles to acquiring simple ownership. Before making a purchase, it is important to understand the terrain, its problems and advantages, as well as the area, the people and the corresponding real estate values.
Outline
Introduction
Different Laws in Mexico
Buying Property in Mexico
Financing and Deeding Obtaining Title and Title Insurance
Changes Made for Foreign Investment
From the Paper "Mexican deeds are public instruments, which can be researched at the local Public Registry of Property (National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, 1997). There is a Public Registry of Property in most cities and towns throughout Mexico. These government offices are where documents are registered so that third parties can research the ownership of land titles and liens on such titles. A deed must be finalized and signed by a Mexican notary. The deed lists the parties involved in the transaction, including the notary, seller, buyer, and the trustee bank, as well as identifies the property."
Abstract This paper focuses on the twelve presidents that can be considered the least productive - or more commonly referred to as the worst presidents - for the progress of American history. This paper does not cast any true historical judgment on these presidents, yet merely presents their attributes and their deeds in respect to their place in American history.
Abstract The paper discusses the "Gaza Pull-Out Plan," also called "Israel's Unilateral Disengagement Plan." This was a proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove all Israeli settlers from various communities in Gaza and the West Bank. The paper presents two web sites that have varying attitudes regarding Israel's pullout from Gaza. The first site (Palestinian Responses...) shows that it was a victory for Palestine and a defeat for Israel. The second site (So Much for Good Deeds...) shows that although it may seem a temporary defeat for Israel, the repercussions are many. The paper concludes that we can only wonder whether peaceful actions will eventually lead to a nation's victory or annihilation.
Contents:
Introduction
Palestinian Responses to an Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza
So Much for Good Deeds Analysis and Conclusion
From the Paper "The "Gaza Pull-Out Plan", also called the "Israel's Unilateral Disengagement Plan", was a proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove all Israeli settlers from various communities in Gaza and the West Bank. This move was enacted last August 15, 2005 and completed on September 12, 2005. According to Sharon, the purpose of the withdrawal was to reduce the existing conflict between the Palestinians who have their own claim on the said territories. It is also the part of the plan of a greater peace "roadmap", which aims to propose a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel claims to initiate the peace process through this move, and it expects Palestine to stop terrorism against them. Another purpose was to improve the quality of life of Israeli settlers by unifying them demographically."
Abstract The paper examines how in his Ethics, medieval philosopher Peter Abelard addresses the distinction between ethical evaluations of the deed and the intention. As this essay demonstrates, Abelard's contention that performance of the deed adds nothing to the moral value of the intention, is based upon his centralizing ethical evaluation in the intention of the act and not in the act itself. As is argued, this contention is controversial as it is rooted in Abelard's basis of sin as lying in consent and not in action and as such has profound and unsettling implications for our understanding of ethics into the present day.
From the Paper "Without a word of regret, on April 30, 1945, Hitler committed suicide. He shot himself through the mouth. He had left instructions for the disposal of his body; it was to be burned with petrol in the garden. Even in the end his infantilism shows through, he would rather die than admit defeat or wrongdoing, or express remorse for what he had done (Sowards 233-34). ... The life of Gandhi is quite a contrast to that of Hitler. Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869, the fourth and youngest child of his fathers fourth wife. He was born in the poor little provincial capital of Porbandar on the west coast of India. His father was an official in the state administration of the Indian ruling prince and his mother was a deeply religious woman. Gandhi was raised as a devout Hindu (Sowards 299). Gandhi was one of the best-known people in the world in the 1930s and 1940s; he was a moral leader for millions in India."
Abstract The following paper focuses on how Hawthorne develops symbolic significance for the house, the portrait of Colonel Pyncheon, and the old family deed in order to legitimize his ending. This paper uses text analysis to identify key issues raised by Hawthorne, and then questions how these issues are resolved.
From the Paper "The ending of Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables seems like a concession to most readers? desire for a happy ending. Hawthorne seems to abandon his morbid threats of an inescapable family curse, the radicalism of Holgrave, and his disdain for Hepzibah's notions of aristocracy in order to bestow his "good" characters with the traditional fairy tale reward ? money and marriage. Hawthorne states his moral in the preface of his novel, expressing a desire to expose "the truth, namely, that the wrong-doing of one generation lives into the successive ones, and, divesting itself of every temporary advantage, becomes a pure and uncontrollable mischief". This idea of a moral curse is continuously emphasized throughout the narrative, but then apparently becomes mollified by the resolution. Have Hawthorne's characters truly succeeded in escaping their curse? Or does Hawthorne's ending put an optimistic light over a much darker message? "
Abstract This paper explores Dickens's support and elaboration on Marx's critiques of Industrial Society,however, it fails to embrace communism. If "Hard Times" is a response to The Communist Manifesto, then Dickens chooses to take a more moderate view than Marx. This paper shows how Dickens's novel basically comes down to a morality tale in which those who are "good" are rewarded, or at the very least martyred, and those who are "bad" face punishment for their deeds.
From the Paper Charles Dickens wrote his novel Hard Times only a few years after Karl Marx outlined his philosophical principles in The Communist Manifesto. Although Hard Times is a fictional work written for entertainment, it can be seen as a response to Marx's representation of class inequality. Dickens espouses many of Marx's political views by attacking the capitalist, or bourgeois system of thought. In particular, Dickens supports Marx in his portrait of commodification and of class oppression. However, instead of envisioning a revolution, as Marx does, Dickens leans more towards reform as a solution.
Abstract This paper describes women's contribution to the Vietnam War. It explores why the literature and history taught about Vietnam often ignores their important contribution. The writer shows that the cultural trends and attitudes towards women were the same in Vietnam as well. The role of American women and Vietnamese women are compared, both for their contribution and lack of acknowledgement for their deeds.
From the Paper "America's wars have historically been a reflection of America's very own cultural tendencies; they"re usually enormous in scale, they traditionally consist of a colorful variety of fronts and they are most often regarded as a man's game. So it doesn"t strike one as peculiar, perhaps, that the perpetually striking images of Vietnam are of camouflaged nineteen-year-old men enduring the graces and horrors hosted by Southeast Asia during the skirmish that lasted over a decade. It may seem more peculiar, however, when one considers that more than 15, 000 women relocated from their American homes to the perilous, jungle canopied land. Vietnam's legacy of physical handicapping, psychological desecration and cultural rifting echoes in an innumerable collection of films, books, publications, organizations and documentations detailing the heroics, trials and disgraces of a generation of men. But the women that this nation sent off to serve in a countless number of indispensable capacities have enjoyed no such narrative proliferation. And if popular cultural tendencies are any indication of a society's greater conscience, than surely America's warrants some self-examination. Because poorly kept records that are only now being dusted and reassessed will suggest that a more honest cultural recollection of Vietnam would account for women who sacrificed significant personal entitlements at the behest of war."
Abstract This paper considers the similarities and differences shown between the Greek Hero Odysseus in Homer's "Odyssey" and the Northern Hero Beowulf in the saga "Beowulf", discussing how either can be heroes and arguing in some ways that it is more than deeds that marks a hero, but also the way in which they behave and relate to others.
From the Paper "In the Odyssey we see Odysseus as a complex character and in may way as contrast who is both similar and different to that of his counterpart Beowulf.. However we can argue that the way in which they were brought up had an impact on their characters, and that the absence of any real documented evidence of the truth we cannot have a clear precise detail of what may have influenced either at the time of the sagas being spoken or their deeds being carried out."
A review of the book "Blood and Splendor The Lives of Five Tyrants, from Nero to Saddam Hussein" in which Daniel Myerson presents a collection of short biographies on five tyrants, Nero, Ivan the Terrible, Stalin, Hitler and Saddam Hussein.
Abstract This paper discusses not only who the tyrants were and their terrible deeds, but what the driving force was behind their cruelty. The author shows the extravagance and complexity of their lives and how their political actions led to global consequences and terror.
discusses plots, themes, characters and their importance. It discusses the central elements that drive the book, mystery, conflict, challenge. It also discusses what life lessons the author is trying to convey.
From the Paper "Each of these men represents an age in history, beginning with the Roman days of Nero to the present day of Hussein. Under the first four reigns we know the consequences of the actions. In other words, we know how the story ends for Nero, Ivan, Stalin, and Hitler. History has shown us how these madmen of politics destroyed lives and countries by persuading their countrymen to follow into their dark bloody hells (Myerson 2000). Hussein's era is not over, and the ending is yet to be written. However, if we follow history, we might well be able to write his ending today. Unfortunately, through the biographies of each man, one sees all too well that madmen will always exist, and some will have that extra charisma that causes people to turn their heads the other way (Myerson 200)."
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