Abstract This paper explains that Iago, from William Shakespeare's play, ?Othello,? is probably one of the best evil characters ever created. The author points out that he is an interesting case study because he is proud of his evilness and plans to use it to his utmost abilities to bring Othello down. The paper relates that another aspect about Iago's character that makes him so detestable is that he really has no reasonable excuse to hate Othello so much; he is not crazy, but rather is smart and clever, two characteristics that make him even more dangerous.
From the Paper "Another characteristic of Iago that is unforgettable is his cleverness throughout the entire play. Iago must know Othello well because he demonstrates that he knows just the right things to say to Othello to spur his anger and jealousy. Robert Heilman claims, ?Wit is Iago's instrument to compensate for what he does not have. He perversely hates and yet lusts after what he does not have . . . and he undertakes to disparage it, minimize it, debunk it, and destroy it.? Once he knows what it is he wants to do, he has no trouble achieving his goal. Critic Harold Bloom states that Iago's ruination of Othello is in some ways too subtle for criticism to paraphrase. Iago suggests Desdemona's infidelity by at first not suggesting it, but hovering near and around it.? This is all too true."
Abstract This paper explains that, in Anton Chekhov's "The Lady with the Pet Dog", the writer achieves success through his mastery of the technique of characterization. The author points out that the most striking feature of the story is Gurov's metamorphosis; he moves from being a self-centered snob to a man transformed by love. The paper stresses that Chekhov's ability to establish the character of Gurov as a detestable man makes his metamorphosis even more powerful.
From the Paper "The cause for Gurov's metamorphosis is Anna and the profound emotions he experiences after being with her. Chekhov masterfully handles Gurov's transformation in that his change is not immediate but rather gradual. Gurov does not intend to fall in love. In fact, he treats Anna and her needs as rather trivial. For example, when she seeks approval, or respect, after they sleep together, Gurov does not respond. Instead, he only eats a slice of watermelon in silence that lasts for "at least half of an hour" (200). When Anna begins to berate herself, Gurov becomes bored and irritated with her."
Abstract The author of this paper surmises that there may be a deliberate intent in the popular portrayal of the Frankenstein tale as a simplistic, entertaining horror story, in order to avoid drawing people's attention to the underlying theme of the book. The author claims in his paper that, rather than Victor Frankenstein, it is actually society that was responsible for transforming this intelligent and compassionate creation into a detested, murdering monster (by abuse and rejection of those individuals who happen to be 'unconventional').
From the Paper "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein does indeed contain a monster, but its identity is open to debate. Victor Frankenstein's creation, who is generally considered to be the monster, is actually an individual who was born with a natural inclination towards intelligence, kindness and love but, through his abandonment by his 'father' figure, the rejection by those he meets, and the prejudiced and inhuman treatment he receives from society, the creation grows increasingly miserable, isolated, lonely and outcast. If the creation is to be considered a monster, then it was made so by society, both directly through its own actions and indirectly through the socialized actions of Victor Frankenstein. Society, with its unhealthy emphasis on the values of beauty, normality and conformity, and in its discriminatory, prejudiced and uncaring treatment of those who are unwilling, or unable to meet these expectations, is solely responsible for the creation of Frankenstein's 'monster'."
Abstract This essay reviews the translation of Robert Graves, as revised by Michael Grant, of Suetonius' chapter on Nero, the last Caesarean Emperor. It portrays Nero as a man and a ruler who is so beset and eventually overcome by his personal insecurities and his vices that he became a bloodthirsty, paranoid and ineffective tyrant whose downfall after a short reign of 14 years between the ages of 17 and 31 came about because he was universally detested.
From the Paper "NERO (37-68 A.D.)
This essay reviews the translation of Robert Graves, as revised by Michael Grant, of Suetonius' chapter on Nero, the last Caesarean Emperor. It portrays Nero as a man and a ruler who is so beset and eventually overcome by his personal insecurities and his vices that he became a bloodthirsty, paranoid and ineffective tyrant whose downfall after a short reign of 14 years between the ages of 17 and 31 came about because he was universally detested. The author's narrative style is compelling and revealing of stark reality. His treatment of his subject was advanced for his times because most contemporary historians tended to eulogize their rulers or deal with them superficially. However, the book may fall short of being a comprehensive and accurate analysis of Nero and his times in that it fails to offer a comprehensive ..."
The background and causes, major events and battles, nations involved, leadership, goals, strategies, politics, brutality, prisoners of war and outcome.
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Abstract Background and Causes of the Conflict For more than a century, the fate of the Korean peninsula has been largely shaped by rivalries among great powers with interests in the Far East. By winning the Sino-Japanese War of 1893-4 and the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5, Japan obtained control of Korea. Hastings said that until 1945, "the Japanese maintained their ruthless, detested rule in Korea" (25). After Japan's defeat, Korea was temporarily divided along the 38th parallel between invading Soviet and arriving American occupation forces.
From the Paper "Korean War
This position paper addresses some of the critical events which occurred, key decisions taken and personalties involved in the Korean War (1950-1953).
Background and Causes of the Conflict For more than a century, the fate of the Korean peninsula has been largely shaped by rivalries among great powers with interests in the Far East. By winning the Sino-Japanese War of 1893-4 and the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5, Japan obtained control of Korea. Hastings said that until 1945, "the Japanese maintained their ruthless, detested rule in Korea" (25). After Japan's defeat, Korea was temporarily divided along the 38th parallel between invading Soviet and arriving American occupation forces. In 1946-1948, the Soviet Union and the West failed to..."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the characters of Nora and Christine in Henrik Ibsen's classic play, "A Doll's House". It can be seen that the character of Nora grows to detest being forced to remain in a predominantly matriarchal role with limited freedom, while Christine seeks to achieve this role through remarrying.
Abstract This paper presents a brief biography and commentary on Julius Caesar as a statesman that was beloved by his people but detested by his fellow politicians.
Abstract This paper explores how Marx emphasized the significance of "class" and social distinction in "The Communist Manifesto", but he did not provide a definition of what "class" actually was. Through investigating the concept of class within the "Communist Manifesto", the reader witnesses why Marx did not supply a definition for "class". In terms of his views upon class and society, the nature of class within human history has characterized the role of every principle humanity is supposed to detest and prohibits the acceptable conquest of those qualities the human being is supposed to idealize.
From the Paper "Of specific note by Marx are the classes of the "Proletarian" and the "Bourgeois". For Marx, the new class of the Bourgeois (interpreted as the industrialist class) is the cause of a new era of social class strife. Marx writes: ?Our epoch, the epoch of the bourgeoisie, possesses, however, this distinctive feature: it has simplified the class antagonisms.? (35) In this concept of class antagonisms, Marx refers to the concept that the middle class of the Bourgeois now has powers that were forbidden to the peasantry, and this serves to further polarize the classes into those that rank as the "Bourgeois" and those that rank among the "Proletarian"."
Abstract This paper explains that Sigmund Freud, considered to be the seminal figure in the creation of psychotherapy through his technique of psychoanalysis, pioneered the underlying theoretical perspective of the id, the ego and the superego, which are still applicable today; however, many more contemporary psychologists discredit his theories as a sort of self-focused sexual mayhem plagued in a latent way by the romanticism of his era. The author points out that Carl Jung shares many of his underlying concepts with Freud's basic philosophies; however, Jung was more spiritual in his pursuit of meaning than Freud, who detested religion and saw it as a unproven illusion. The paper relates that Erik Erickson, also a follower of many Freudian principles, established his own psychotherapeutic theories of social development that, during childhood, after establishing a sense of self-regulation, individuals must begin a process of struggle and change, which continues throughout childhood and into adulthood.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Early Work of Freud and Jung
Early work of Erickson
Conclusion
From the Paper "The individuation process was also seen by Jung to be potentially induced by trying to make a connection in the individual between their conscious and unconscious self/selves, through analysis and deliberate action. Jung favored this form of coaxing out the individuation process in an analytical setting. Obviously, this process does not occur
during early childhood, and is seen by most to have its roots in the second half of an individual's adult life. "Perhaps Jung's most original contribution is that of the collective unconscious and archetypal patterns and images that arise from it. " Jung was also somewhat strict about the individuation process being facilitated only by his own methods and descriptions and was distrustful of other methods such as yoga or other eastern paradigms of awareness and enlightenment as being legitimate."
Abstract This paper explains that James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans" has two romantic plots: (1) Duncan Heyward's quest for Alice and (2) Cora's struggle between Uncas and Magua, which is foiled thus promoting purity of the white race. The author explains that white women who were forced into marriages with Indian men, were no longer considered white, but rather Indian, which clearly set boundaries between the two civilizations, thereby rejecting any sort of miscegenation. The paper relates that Cooper further demonstrates his detesting of miscegenation with his graphic description of the massacre at Fort William Henry.
From the Paper "The hint of African blood that Cora has explains her affinity for Indians as well as her unacceptable sexuality (to white men, i.e. Heyward). Since Indians are of a darker color, they would be more likely to find a woman of darker color more attractive. The "impurity" in Cora's blood is supposed to represent what Cooper would have thought of as a moral impurity. This meaning that her conception was immoral; or that blacks should not have sexual relations with whites. Cooper, however, did not want readers to think that Cora was morally flawed in any way. If she were morally flawed, her loving, self-reliant, and overall protagonist
character would not be realistic."
Abstract A superior horror story is a combination of reality, supernatural and the fantastical worked into a suspenseful, captivating, believable story. The paper shows that Stephen King's novel, "Carrie", utilizes these literary elements to create a modern-day horror story. The character, Carrie, is realistic because she is, from all outward appearances, a normal teenage girl that suffers from merciless teasing. Carrie is also realistic because while we pity her, we also detest her actions. This realistic character is placed in a supernatural setting with her telekinetic powers, which makes the novel fantastical.
From the Paper "King also creates a very realistic character with Carrie in that she is depicted in two very different ways, which plays on our emotions. She is, on one hand, a creature to be pitied and on the other, she is a creature to de despised. At the beginning of the novel, we cannot help but feel sympathy for Carrie as she experiences her first menstrual cycle. Her first response is that she is "bleeding to death" (9) and the fact that Miss Desjardin is unsympathetic fosters our compassion for the girl. In addition, Carrie's classmates were "throwing sanitary napkins" (15) at Carrie in the shower."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses how blood is viewed in different sources, such as the Old Testament and New Testament. The writer notes that it is clear in the Bible that God detests the shedding of innocent blood. This paper includes the writer's personal view of aspects such as euthanasia and abortion. The writer argues that we should use our lives to glorify God and that in many matters one should let the Ultimate Judge who is God settle the matters on His own.
From the Paper "Crimes are prevalent nowadays because of avarice. Man's insatiable thirst for wealth and his desire to want more may make him do things inconceivable. Criminals like robbers kill innocent people because of their love for money. Some also kill out of fear. The rulers in the Old Testament killed their rivals. They feared to be toppled down and ousted. They feared the loss of their power."
"Personally, I agree with the Biblical texts. I think that shedding of innocent blood is utterly inhumane and contrary to what God originally designed man to do. Man is created in the image and likeness of God; hence, we should be godly in all our actions, and we should not shed innocent blood. In everything we do, we should bear in mind that we radiate God's image in us."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that great artists become famous and immortal because of the mark they leave in this world that made a difference; a difference that proved their innovativeness and deep understanding of their arts. The writer notes that it is in breaking with traditions and conventions of his time, and formulating his own canon of literature that ensured James Joyce a place in literary history where his works will still be discussed for decades to come. The writer points out that although Joyce wrote other literary pieces like 'Finnegans Wake' and 'Chamber Music', it is 'Ulysses' that brought concrete proof that Joyce will never be dismissed from the annals of literary masterpieces. The writer discusses that he writes with a cool and masterful detachment, which allows the reader to approach Joyce with a completely open mind, sometimes liking the warm humanity, sometimes detesting the cold arrogance of the man, always having the sense that he who was often a fool in his life was always wise in his work.
From the Paper "Dubliners depicted the stories of middle-class Irish folks living in Dublin in the early 20th century and the book exposed the feelings of nationalism and patriotism at the time when Ireland is seeking its own identity apart from British dominion. The importance of Dubliners in the annals of literature - and in Joyce's writings for that matter - is that the characters in the book served as a jump-off point for characters seen later in his other books.
"Dubliners did not give Joyce the rags-to-riches opportunity but instead it paved the way to a brighter and better literary career. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was Joyce's next piece de resistance, and was published in 1916. Portrait is somewhat an autobiographical book that depicts the life of Joyce's "alter ego" in the person of Stephen Dedalus. It is an epiphany of sorts for Joyce because his main character had a religious, social and political awakening and began questioning the teachings of the Catholic Church and the idealisms of Irish culture and tradition. The rebellious nature of Dedalus and his eventual departure for Paris paralleled the life Joyce had earlier on."
Abstract This paper describes the eating of human flesh by several killers including the infamous Albert Fish, Joachim Kroll and Jeffrey Dahmer. The paper conjures that the answer to this detestable and violent act lies somewhere in the depraved and sick minds of these individuals that themselves were brutalized by child rape, physical battery and outright torture by relatives or even their own parents.
Table of Contents:
Overview
Albert Fish--Cannibal of Brooklyn
Joachim Kroll--German Cannibal
Jeffrey Dahmer--Cannibal Extraordinaire
Final Thoughts
From the Paper "In the early 1930s, when President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal was helping to stabilize the American economy as a result of the Great Depression, Albert Hamilton Fish, a serial killer and cannibal known as the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria and the Brooklyn Vampire, was under arrest in New York City for the kidnapping and brutal murder of twelve-year-old Grace Budd. In 1928, Mr. Fish, who had assumed the name of Mr. Howard, became a close friend of the Budd family and was allowed to take Grace to a birthday party."
