Abstract This paper discusses how the character of Dexter Green in F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, "Winter Dreams", is under the impression that becoming rich will bring happiness. The paper then relates that Dexter Green's "winter dreams" of wealth do not result in a truly fruitful life, because, as they say, money doesn't buy everything. The paper also relates that Dexter eventually gets the opposite of happiness and that, due to his dreams of grandeur, Dexter does not get to pursue a fulfilling love life.
From the Paper "Early in life, Dexter has dreams of becoming a great man, a respected man, even a famous man. Dexter imagines himself defeating a golf champion and then becoming one while he caddies for pocket money. Dexter dreams up "a marvelous match played over a hundred times in the fairways of his imagination, a match each detail of which he changed about untiringly - sometimes winning with almost laughable ease, sometimes coming up magnificently from behind" (Fitzgerald 1824). Dexter always wins in his dreams, as most people do in their dreams. But isn't this a bit unrealistic? Dreams, after all, are not reality. Will one always come out on top? Dexter certainly believes he can, but that does not mean he will. "
This paper reviews the life and work of F. Scott Fitzgerald, focusing especially on the plots and characters in his novel "The Great Gatsby" and his short story "Winter Dreams".
Abstract This paper relates that F. Scott Fitzgerald (Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald) was an Irish-American Jazz Age novelist and short story writer, who is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. The author points out that Fitzgerald's protagonists are often reflections of the author and his wife Zelda -- heroes who are handsome, confident and predestined that blaze brilliantly before exploding and heroines who are beautiful, tempting and manipulative. The paper compares the couples from the two writings, Jay and Daisy of "The Great Gatsby" and Dexter and Judy of "Winter Dreams", who want greatness but end in misery.
From the Paper "Both of these women were described as insensitive, unfaithful women, because both being involved in unsatisfactory marriages, they were having an affair with the male character, Jay Gatsby, respectively Dexter Green. Also Daisy was especially cruel when it came to significant issues. She ran over a woman and killed her, yet afterwards she simply went home and ate dinner, as nothing happened. She cared more about the heat than the person she murdered. Judy was heartless too when it came to the men who adored her."
Abstract This paper looks at how, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams", the character of Dexter dreams of winning the love of Judy Jones. In particular, the paper focuses on whether Dexter's dream simply represents the unrequited love of an adolescent or whether it represents in microcosm the American dream.
From the Paper "Dexter is fourteen when we meet him. He is confident and a daydreamer and spends time in the "fairways of his imagination" (318). Dexter's real dreams begin when he meets Judy Jones. Dexter is a caddy, and Judy is fourteen, "beautifully ugly as little girls are apt to be" (Fitzgerald 318). When they meet on the golf course, Dexter is immediately smitten. Dexter describes Judy as "inexpressibly lovely" (318) and believes she will "bring no end of misery to a great number of men" (318). Dexter is completely overwhelmed by the depth of his attraction to Judy. After a chance meeting several years later, Dexter again falls under Judy's spell. Even when he knows Judy lies to him, he is heartened at her attention and care that "she had taken the trouble to lie to him" (323). "
This essay takes the reader step by strep through the dissection of a fetal pig, outlining the organs and body systems they belong to, as well as giving a visual perspective on each organ.
Abstract This paper examines the anatomy of a fetal pig, and indicates how to gain dexterity with the instruments used in the dissection procedure. The author compares the anatomy of the fetal pig with that of the human body.
From the Paper "The first step was to obtain the Fetal Pig and to tie it in the supine position, anterior surface facing up in side the dissection pan. To tie the animal, we used butcher's twine and secured the front and hinds legs using a lasso technique. To make the first incision I had to locate the Xifoid Process of the Fetal Pig, distal aspect of the sternum."
Abstract This paper examines the article, "Five Critical Questions," that appeared in the February 7 issue of "Business Week." The first question, asked and addressed by Stan Crock is, "What Kind of Superpower" will America be in its future? The second question asked by Pete Engardio, deals with "What's Next for the Global Economy"? The third question, asked by Paul Starobin, is "What is Moscow's New Role"? The fourth question, asked by Dexter Roberts, is "How does China Play its Hand"? The fifth and final question as asked by Stanley Reed is: "Will the Arab Nation ever Change"? These questions and their answers are an attempt at understanding the tragedy of September 11.
From the Paper "The first question, asked and addressed by Stan Crock is, "What Kind of Superpower" will America be in its future? In the past, America has often claimed not to be a hegemonic or imperialistic nation, and Republicans such as Bush have generally refrained (at least in theory) from global government, internationalism, or "nation-building" and tended towards isolationism. However, in the wake of a perceived active and growing terrorist threat, Bush is pushing America towards sweeping international power. He suggests that terrorist activity would be cut by aiding foreign governments in improving border controls and intelligence, overhauling their judicial system, and helping them to track the financial activities of citizens suspected of crime or terrorism, and providing military support for anti-terrorist or counter-revolutionary measures. Much of this would be done in cooperation with the World Bank. It's unclear how far he will take this, as both many American citizens and foreign powers have deep reservations about such global controls."
Tags: 911, 11, september, global, regional, terrorism, terror
Abstract This paper examines the F. Scott Fitzgerald romantic short story, "Winter Dream". It analyzes the main character's strong love and fixation for Judy Jones, the unattainable woman. The paper describes his fascination with her exterior beauty and his final understanding that physical attractiveness is subject to the precariousness of time, as Judy losses of her beauty.
From the Paper "Winter Dreams is the story of Dexter's life and it takes place over a period of over twenty years. Dexter Green's whole life, personal choices and aspirations were dramatically influenced by the incredible power his fatal attraction and love for Judy had on him. At 14, Dexter first meets Judy, to whom he feels an almost immediate attraction, despite her very arrogant, spoiled and childish behavior. At 23 Dexter met Judy again in a golf country club, where they became sentimentally involved. Very soon in the story the reader realizes that Judy's good looks and flirtatious behavior had the great power to conquer numerous men, including Dexter, making them absolutely powerless and blindly fall in love with her."
Tags:dexter, judy, jones, personal, choice, fatal, attraction, love
Abstract This paper explains that the writer is a go-getter because he graduated from high school early, pursued a dual-degree college program, and achieved many other accomplishments. The author, a member of the "For Los Angelitos" club, points out that he traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, where the members provided oral care education to the children of the area. The paper describes the author's stamina to persevere when he was paralyzed from the waist down in a major traffic accident and yet continued with his university work while he was recovering.
From the Paper "Manual dexterity ability is extremely important in the field of dentistry and I have above average skills in this area as well. My rock climbing experiences have provided the opportunity to develop and strengthen these skills beyond the average person. Rock climbing requires an intense concentration and focus as well as the ability to problem solve on both an intellectual level and a physical level."
Talks about the importance of medical imaging technology and how proper use of the technology is determined by proper understanding, guidance, and training.
Abstract This paper looks at the advances in medical imaging technology and how these advances have made it necessary to have university programs devoted entirely to medical imaging technology. The paper also looks at why this technology can so easily be used inappropriately and how focusing on its potential and promise can help solve this problem.
From the Paper "Technology and technology applications in the medical fields are proliferating faster than proverbial rabbits. The advances in digital transmission of data, together with application of MRI technology and micro circuitry have created opportunities for the medical profession to gain more accurate information, analysis, and prognoses than ever before. MRI machines produce images which are clearer, and virtually three dimensional for the medical staff to use to accumulate diagnostic information. In previous decades, developing the talents to read imaging devices was included in part of broader based medical disciplines. But today, universities have advanced BS and MS degrees in medical imaging technology."
Abstract For companies to survive in today's marketplace, it is almost essential that they spread their resources overseas. Outside of the United States, opportunities exist for cheaper means of production, labor, and even customer service. This paper examines the history of the concept of globalization, tracing it to the the wake of the Second World War with the ideals of Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes. It then continues to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the growing trend for businesses to take advantage of the technological advances in travel and communications to further their profits. The paper examines the consequences, both negative and positive, of globalization.
From the Paper "One clear result of this change in the marketplace is that the consumers of today lack the strong bias towards products that were manufactured close to home?a bias that accompanied consumers early in the post war era. ?Thus, the decline in bias, or its equivalent, expanding globalization, has apparently enabled the United States to finance and, hence, incur so large a current account deficit.? (Greenspan 2004). Basically, because Americans are generally unconcerned with the origin of the products they consume, they have accumulated debt with respect to foreign markets."
Abstract This paper explains that the globalization of the world's economy began with the colonial powers, such as England and Spain, expanding their influence through trade into ever-expanding empires. The author points out that, after the Second World War, new world economists Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes developed the ideas upon which the current globalized economy is based. Its goals were to open up gradually global markets to the extent seen prior to the Great Depression. The paper relates that the success of the current globalization is possible because (1) consumers no longer prefer items made "at home" and (2) information technologies have expanded global business transactions to the fingertips of the individual.
From the Paper "Essentially, market forces are anticipated to help smooth out the bumps in our economy but cannot be expected to act alone. The United States, Friedman argues, as the dominant force in the world needs to take the lead. "Given these challenges and opportunities, the United States needs a strategy to make globalization sustainable and to ensure that we will always be able to compete effectively in this world." This strategy is, necessarily, strongly tied to governmental pressures and controls upon the extent and manner by which foreign markets can be utilized by individuals and corporations. Globalization needs to be used as a tool to help bring the rest of the world up to the level of the United States, not as a device to degrade the advances that America has fought so hard to attain."
Tags: individual, keynes, colonial, information, government
Abstract This paper describes a 4-year old's life outside of the hospital and his physical development, which is normal. The paper explains that, in the hospital, the child, called 'Jack', played with age-appropriate toys in the room and appears to have no significant developmental delays. Jack was initially somewhat hesitant to be far from his mother in the hospital setting but soon became comfortable in the room and with the staff. The paper relates his play behavior after the surgery.
From the Paper "The staff provided some coloring books and paper for Jack once he was confined to his bed in preparation for surgery. Jack appeared to be able to manage crayons without difficulty and easily wrote his name in block capital letters which were easy to read. When asked to draw some pictures of his mother and his pet cat he made a half-hearted attempt to draw some stick figures without significant detail. This was felt to represent disinterest with the project rather than lack of motor skills."
Tags: mother, manual dexterity, reading, toys development
