This paper discusses Helen Hunt Jackson's novel "Ramona" and research text "A Century of Dishonor" about the plight of Native-Americans in North America.
Abstract This paper explains that Helen Hunt Jackson's books describe the way the United States government stole their cultures from the Native-Americans, robbing them of the lands, language, religion and honor. The author points out that, in "A Century of Dishonor", Jackson discusses seven different tribes of North America, the Delaware, the Cheyenne, the Nez Perc, the Sioux, the Ponca, the Winnebago and the Cherokee, which are summarized in this paper. The paper relates that, in Jackson's romance novel "Ramona", which is the story of a young Spanish woman who defies the customs of her people and falls in love with a Native-American, the animosity of European decent people towards Native-Americans is presented in heart breaking fashion.
From the Paper "The Delaware lands stretched from the Hudson to the Potomac Rivers. The Delaware are an interesting tribe who, like the Moslems, recognize the fact that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The Delaware played both sides against each other in an attempt to maintain control over the lands. "In the French and Indian war of 1755 many of them fought on the side of the French against the English." The British of course were attempting to displace the Delaware and other Native-American tribes. They also were trying to gain control over French territories in the North. The majority of Delaware later sided with the British in the beginning of the Revolutionary War against the future United States."
Tags: tribes, ethnic, romance, culture, government
Abstract This paper examines how, apart from being a well-crafted story, William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" enlightens the audience as to the possible psychological ramifications of unchecked ambition and an overweening desire for power. It looks at how the play shows how even such a virtuous, honorable character such as Macbeth may transform into not only a cold-blooded murderer, but also the party responsible for his own destruction and great detriment to his state.
From the Paper "The first scene of Act I provides the audience with a hint that Macbeth's honorable character will soon be transformed into one of dishonor; the witches announce that "fair is foul and foul is fair/hover through the fog and filthy air" (I:I:10). This line is quite prophetic, as it deals with the inversion of the world, or that characters who seem to exhibit certain traits will be unmasked, revealed to bear the opposite, underlying character. Upon Macbeth's entrance in the third scene, he corroborates their prophecy, yet not yet knowing the full import of the witches' words; he observes that "so foul and fair a day I have not seen" (I:3:38). Although the audience may be aware of the apparent contradiction of Macbeth's words, viewers will soon learn what the play offers the title character."
Abstract Classical Greek literature succeeds in capturing the imagination primarily because the works contain universally valid and insightful interpretations of the human personality. The paper shows that the construct of the human persona allows for both strength and weakness, vice and virtue to coexist simultaneously. Indeed, such a construct can be seen in Sophocles's characterization of Antigone as a woman who has within her the traits of courage and cowardice, the masculine and feminine and the capacity to both honor and dishonor love. The paper shows that, in fact, it is precisely the presence of such kaleidoscopical traits in Antigone's character that ultimately causes a tragedy of virtually epic proportions.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Antigone: A Paradoxical Display of Courage and Cowardice
The Masculine and Feminine Principle in Antigone's Persona
Love Honored and Dishonored Antigone: A Tragedy that is Based on Aristotle's Formula
Works Cited
From the Paper "True, Antigone's rejection of Ismene can be initially justified on the grounds that Antigone sees her as weak and disloyal. Indeed, Antigone makes her opinion of Ismene clearly felt when she says, "Then weakness will be your plea. I am different. I love my brother." (99-100) However, even when Ismene subsequently wishes to share in Antigone's punishment, she continues to heap scorn on a hapless Ismene with harsh words such as "You chose to live. I chose to die." (683) Antigone's behavior here can be termed as contradictory because while Antigone is willing to forgive Polyneices's misdemeanors and honor him, she is clearly unwilling to forgive Ismene."
Abstract This paper explains that, in Plato's "Symposium", Pausanias describes common love as being about the body and not the soul, dishonorable rather then honorable, and based on selfish desires; whereas, heavenly love is more pure, for honorable reasons, of the soul and intellect and long-lasting. The author points out that, in the film "Gladiator", the character Maximus represents heavenly love because he loves with honor focused on the soul and not the body; therefore, he receives the same kind of love in return, receiving honorable love that cannot be destroyed. The paper relates that the film's character Commodus represents common love because he gives love dishonorably, is selfish and does not love the soul, thereby, he receives the same kind of short-term love in return.
From the Paper "Another important point is that the love that Commodus receives is only given as a service to him. The people of Rome only show him any love for their own reasons or for what they have to gain. The same is not true for Maximus. In loving Maximus, the people have nothing to gain. They simply become inspired to love him without being required to and without having any reason to. This means that the love that Maximus receives is honorable. In contrast, the love that Commodus receives is not honorable since it is only given for selfish reasons."
The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the inner conflicts of the heroes in "Yvain, or the Knight with the Lion" by Cretien De Troyes, and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by an unknown author.
Abstract This paper shows how Yvain's conflict is that he is in love with the wife of a knight he killed in retaliation for a slight to one of his fellow knights. This is a major conflict in the story, as he tries to prove his undying love to her. Gawain faces a similar conflict when he must choose between the wife of his friend, or dishonoring his host.
From the Paper "Troyes says this about heroes in the story. "There is a great difference between a coward and a hero; for the coward seated beside the fire talks loudly about himself, holding all the rest as fools, and thinking that no one knows his real character. A hero would be distressed at hearing his prowess related by some one else."
Many critics call Yvain the "perfect knight," because he does not evolve during the story with the lion, but is a model knight from the beginning of the story. He embodies all the knightly traits: compassion, strength, honor, courage, military knowledge, and "true of heart" (Sanderson). He is certainly a hero, and a model knight, but he still faces his own inner conflicts and trials during the story."
Abstract "Several of the dialogues of Plato recount the trial, sentence, and execution of Socrates, with his friends gathered around. An image of the man emerges from these dialogues showing him to be a person of fierce integrity, a man who would rather die than consider himself dishonored, and a man who charges his friends to allow him to live life as he sees fit.
From the Paper "Several of the dialogues of Plato recount the trial, sentence, and execution of Socrates, with his friends gathered around. An image of the man emerges from these dialogues showing him to be a person of fierce integrity, a man who would rather die than consider himself dishonored, and a man who charges his friends to allow him to live life as he sees fit. Even as Socrates challenges aspects of the society of Athens, he demonstrates the importance of certain values in that society both in his own person and even in the charges brought against him, however incorrect those charges may be. Portions of Socrates's trial are presented in The Apology. Socrates speaks to his friends after he has been condemned and while in prison awaiting execution in The Crito. Athenian society is shown in these dialogues to be a society based on law, dedicated to the..."
Abstract Latino's are brought up to believe that a man lost honor if his wife was unfaithful and he could regain some of this honor through the use of violence. They were also likely to send signals of acceptance of witnessed violence and to have a more favorable impression of a woman who remained in an abusive relationship. The paper shows, that in a series of archival analyses of real-world domestic violence, several themes associated with cultures of honor (emphasis on female purity, gender inequality, and familial collectivism) correlated with the cultural prevalence of domestic violence. The paper shows that there exist widespread gender-orientated misperceptions within the Latino community about the attractiveness or acceptability of violence that lead to a mismatch between people's private attitudes and their public behavior.
From the Paper "Most people think that domestic violence is the same, wherever it occurs, that there's no difference. That it's really the same experience regardless of country or language or culture. This is not true, if we take a comparison of a Latino household and a Buddhist household, there will be a huge difference in the two based on the domestic violence parameter. The Latino being on the higher side of the scale: violent. The traditional Latin American socialization of women encourages them to be quiet and submissive, as well as economically and psychologically dependent on men. (Vandello, J. A., & Cohen, D.Shame: Interpersonal behavior, psychopathology, and culture) The education that Latino women have, the way that they are raised and the church and the religious ideas that they grew up with influence the their role in the scepter of domestic violence."
Abstract Several of ancient Greek philosopher, Plato's dialogues recount the trial, sentence and execution of Socrates, with his friends gathered around. The paper shows that an image of the man emerges from these dialogues, showing him to be a person of fierce integrity, a man who would rather die than consider himself dishonored and a man who charges his friends to allow him to live life as he sees fit. Even as Socrates challenges aspects of the society of Athens, he demonstrates the importance of certain values in that society both in his own person and even in the charges brought against him, however incorrect those charges may be. The paper shows how, in the dialogues "Apology", "Crito", "Euthyphro" and "Phaedo", Plato addresses the events leading up to the death of Socrates, his mentor, and the injustices visited on that individual by a society that did not understand his method of teaching.
From the Paper "There are two sets of charges against Socrates, as he notes in his speech in The Apology. The first is called the older or more ancient accusation, while the second is referred to as the contemporary accusation. Socrates dreads the older of the two the most because he has many accusers for this issue and because he cannot name them all, while for the second he can name the three or four men who have brought the charge against him. The older charge is simply that Socrates is an evil-doer and also someone who is peculiar and just does not fit in with everyone else in Athenian society. The reason for this is someone who looks into the things of this world and the next and who teaches his doctrines on these topics to others, that he is a teacher and takes money for his teaching."
Abstract This paper examines "The 47 Ronin Story", about a conflict in loyalties among a group of rural samurai whose leader is provoked into assassinating a high governmental official in the shogun's palace. It discusses how it is based on an actual historical incident from the year 1701 A.D. and attempts to grasp the motivations of the characters in the story by understanding some of the Samurai values. It describes how loyalty, duty and courage were the core beliefs of the Japanese knight, for which he had to be ready to die at anytime and how the tale weaves each of these interlocking concepts in such a way that the outcome of the narrative becomes a tragic inevitability. It provides a synopsis of the plot and looks at how its essential thread is based on one simple motive: revenge.
From the Paper "The story of the 47 ronin exposes this schism, with its conflicting demands of loyalty. The samurai, led by Oishi, have sworn oaths of undying loyalty to their overlord, not to the Emperor. When their lord dies by his own hand as a consequence of his dishonor to the sanctity of the Shogun's palace, they descend from being proud samurai to reviled ronin -- knights without an overlord. Part of the plot is based on Oishi's valiant effort to keep his men together and not have them become mercenaries or worse, to restore the honor of the house of Asano."
Abstract Examines the accusation against Flipper of embezzlement of Army funds and conduct unbecoming an officer, his ultimate acquittal of embezzlement charge, and his dishonorable discharge from the Army in 1882.
From the Paper "This research paper discusses the court martial of Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper (Flipper) (1856-1940). Flipper, the first African-American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point and one ..."
Abstract This paper presents a character analysis of Henry and Hal, two of the main characters in Shakespeare's play, "King Henry IV", and shows how Shakespeare, by comparing and contrasting these two characters, was able to display the attitudes of both the nobility and the commoners and foreshadow Hal's ability to become a stable, successful ruler.
From the Paper "Hal's feelings towards his father reflect the feelings of the commoners towards the king. Hal's soliloquy, ?I know you all...? (I, ii 183-205) reveals Hal's moral awareness and scorn towards the character he has used to disguise his true frustration with the standards that the king has disgraced. A noble and virtuous young man deliberately masquerading as a dissolute prodigal, Hal is not likely to overlook the deep moral blemishes in his father nor the hypocrisy of Henry IV's assumption of rightful kingship. However, as the King's subject and heir, Hal is denied all means of expressing his contempt for the dishonorable means by which Henry IV has maintained and stolen power. By showing contempt for the king, Hal would be following the example of Henry IV's disloyal behavior towards Richard II, and siding with the rebels who now challenge Henry IV's fitness to rule."
Tags: overthrew, richard, ii, stability, nation, scorn, prodigal, son, dishonorable, stolen, maintained, power
Abstract This paper explains that the ethicacy question is, that, although the means by which the science conducted during World War II by Nazi Germany is now considered unethical, the data produced is valid and should be available for analysis because the Nazi research, which was derived from human experiments, offers an unprecedented authenticity. The author points out that some people argue that, since the unethical crime had already been committed, the data should be used because its scientific merit is irrelevant to the manner in which it was obtained; whereas, others contend that the use of the tainted data is morally degrading to the victims of the Nazi-sponsored science. The paper concludes that this data should be used to improve the quality of human life only after paying respect to the victims and prolonging the memory of these events.
From the Paper "The Nazi sponsored science encompassed a wide range of fields. Research on diseases such as malaria, gangrene, sulfanilamide, tuberculosis, and wound and poison effects were heavily pursued. Josef Mengele, a scientist, worked closely with twins, as he would often infect one with a deadly disease, and upon the arrival of death, murder the other and compare the organs of the twins. Many medical experiments were conducted to try and improve the survival of German pilots in the Luftwaffe (air force). These tests included prisoners being subjected to high heat, high-pressure as well as low pressure, and freezing mixtures. Often the inmates were tested "until they expired." The particular scientific endeavor that I will be focusing on is the Dachau hypothermia experiments led by Sigmund Rascher. The experiments were designed to find the most effective order in which to re-heat pilots who had crashed in the North Sea."
Abstract This paper details the harm that U.S. businesses cause to the environment and freshwater systems in America. The writer of this paper shows some of the steps that have been taken in attempts to curtail the destruction of the environment by American business industries. This paper also probes the recently emerged reports that the nation's water system is being polluted by the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on the environment.
Topics covered in this report include:
Introduction
125 Groups Prod EPA to Protect Our Water
Pesticides in Streams of the United States-Initial Results from the National Water-Quality Assessment Program
More Waters Test Positive for Drugs
Dredging Churns Up Toxic Chemicals
Long-Term Ecosystem Response to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Dishonorable Discharge: Toxic Pollution of America's Waters
Summary of State Water Quality Laws Affecting Agriculture
Fables of Federal Regulation
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Increasingly, one can find evidence of the harm that American businesses do to freshwater systems in the country in government, scholarly, and news publications. A number of such publications are summarized below in an attempt to show that, in the arena of freshwater systems in the United States, the changes that are slowly being made to policy and practice are not yet enough to counteract the destruction of these systems by factories and other holdings of American industry and business."
Abstract The paper begins by explaining that there are new roles for regulation in a free society. This is partially fostered by the fact that free trade is now more global than ever before. Without some form of regulation of the companies doing business in the new free trade atmosphere, it is likely that excesses would occur that would either hurt the U.S. economy, or bring dishonor to the nation. The paper discusses that it is almost unavoidable that some regulation of parts of some industries is needed in order for many trade agreements to survive. The paper concludes that regulation is also needed to ensure that the ordinary person does not suffer and can compete with the big companies.
From the Paper "There are new roles for regulation in a free society, partially fostered by the fact that free trade is now more global than ever before. These days, "trade policy and regulation are rapidly becoming intertwined and this relationship is fast becoming politically important. U.S. environmental and consumer organizations were active participants in the politics of both the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the recent Uruguay Round accord of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)" (Vogel, 1995 p. 73+). Without some form of regulation of the companies doing business in the new free trade atmosphere, it is likely excesses would occur that would either hurt the U.S. economy, or bring dishonor to the nation, or both."
Abstract This paper offers an explication of the poem "Count Gismond Aix in Provence" by Robert Browning in which the speaker is revealed to be a young woman whose honor has been besmirched and is then defended by her champion, Count Gismond. The writer describes that she has been dishonored by her own cousin, a man named Count Gauthier. The writer further explains that Gismond steps forward and protects her, defending her honor as in a medieval drama.
From the Paper "Robert Browning was noted for his dramatic poems, monologues in which the speech of the narrator illustrates a dramatic event and through which meaning was conveyed by the story told, by the attitude and response of the speaker, and by the poetic devices included by the poet. These elements can be seen in the dramatic monologue in the poem "Count Gismond Aix in Provence" in which the speaker is revealed to be a young woman whose honor has been besmirched and is then defended by her champion, Count Gismond. She has been dishonored by her own cousin, a man named Count Gauthier."
