Abstract This paper analyzes Lars Eighner's essay called "On Dumpster Diving". The paper discusses Lars' use of different elements of writing, in order to put across different views on the subject he wrote about. The paper discusses the importance of the first paragraph of any paper and then discusses the way that Lars fulfills the specific criteria for a successful first paragraph.
From the Paper "Analysis of Lars Eighner's "On Dumpster Diving" The light-hearted, yet serious, essay of Lars Eighner's called "On Dumpster Diving" teaches the art of how to dumpster dive. From food to appliances, Eighner tells how to dumpster dive and find valuable objects that can be used with many of these items in good condition. The old saying is that someone's trash is a gold mine to others. A critical analysis of Lars Eighner's article will show that he used a number of different elements in writing this essay beginning with an anecdote to open the essay and continuing until he gives a take-away value in the conclusion. The First Paragraph of the Essay One of the most important parts of an essay is the first paragraph. The first paragraph must grab the interest of the reader and it must have a clear thesis. Lars Eighner does both of these."
Abstract This paper explains that Harry Sylvester's "I Won't Do No Dive" represents the cultural phenomenon of the fixing of boxing matches, which is commonly told in sports-themed literature and Hollywood screen plays. The author points out that, even the incorrect phrasing of the term, "I won't do no dive", is a deliberate double-negative, familiar as both the text of a boxer who won't deliberately lose a match and as a double-negative that resonates of the poor English of a boxer growing up in a rough area and enduring many battles in his attempted climb to the top. The paper relates that match fixing provides for an interesting literary device by creating a complicated dilemma, which underscores the importance of honesty and competition in sport and how the corruption of these mottos commonly debases it.
From the Paper "The era in which the story was written (the 1930s) also has literary implications, as we witness the rough-and-tumble surrounds of a struggling boxer in the earlier part of the twentieth century. The characters speak in the incorrect English of a rough area in a bygone era - which is not specified, but his again is a good literary device: we romanticize the era and the place, perhaps imagining a rough, no-holds-barred Brooklyn, where even the rough, down-on-their-luck crowd have dreams of boxing and making it big."
Tags: dilemma, double-negative, mobsters, engaging, language
This paper covers a series of motifs that can be found in Melville's novel. The four motifs explored in this paper are: Diving, Falling, Returning, and Drowning.
Abstract This essay was designed to explore recurring motifs in Herman Melville's most famous novel: "Moby-Dic"k. The essay covers a very large portion of the book, and focuses mainly on instances of Diving, Falling, Returning, and Drowning. In addition to the motifs, it also explores the characters of Ishmael, Queequeg, and Captain Ahab and delves into the reflective nature of the novel as it pertains to self-exploration.
From the Paper "There dwells in the lineage of individual creation a defining genesis in which rudimentary elements congeal and emerge from the tempestuous pandemonium of a primordial sea. The oldest of earthly wombs, the ocean reigns sovereign to all portals of existence. In the most tranquil of lulls, and whispering softly through the grand tumultuous gales, the sea remains a boundless lung of all existence. Inhaling death, she recycles the discarded refuse that even scavengers deny. And, exhaling life, she matches souls with empty vessels in one all-encompassing breath. Herman Melville believed that God shaped the universe around an endless web of purpose and meaning. According to Melville, man's innate sense of futility is rooted in his impulsive desire to grasp for purpose and meaning in randomness. At the beginning of the novel, Ishmael's breath is growing faint. His soul is steeped in "a damp, drizzly November"(12), and his spirit longs for an escape from monotony. Rather than fight this lethargy head on with "pistol and ball"(12), Ishmael boards a ship and quietly sails away. As Ishmael drifts into the fathomless expanses of two unpredictable seas, he falls from the comforts of his former life into the harsh complexities of an unknown world. Diving deep into the core of his substantive elements, and sometimes drowning in the darkest shadows of humanity, Ishmael successfully completes his protracted voyage of self discovery."
A look at how one can effectively convey the scope of a sport's nature in a short story that is based on fiction, using Harry Slyvester's "I Won't Do No Dive".
Abstract This paper explains that Harry Sylvester's short story, "I Won't Do No Dive revolves around the concept of the masculine sport of boxing and the conflicts that arise when personal pride is compromised. The author points out that a piece of short fictional sport literature can be engaging and informative to the majority of society, through the use of literary devices, effective writing and a capitalization of building on existing stereotypes. The paper relates that that journalists and other writers of non-fiction sports literature do not always effectively convey the unspoken aspects of a sport; however, a short fictional story can convey much about the nature of a sport through constructed situations and imagined characters.
From the Paper "The text in no way introduces boxing as a sport or explains its rules and regulations to the reader. Instead, the sport is casually conveyed through the text, which outlines the protagonist's response to the "dive" offer, and then through the actual physical motions narrated during the match. The reader has already effectively engaged with the main character so as to understand his intentions in standing in the ring, so that, already intelligent of the set-up, all that is left for the text to do is to walk the reader through a typical boxing match and thus encapsulate the true nature of the sport."
Abstract This paper explains that both authors use first-person and the active voice to speak about their experiences; however, McDonald relies heavily on dialogue in his recounting of an experience, and Eighner uses description to explain the act of ?dumpster diving? and its meaning. The author points out that Eighner feels he is teaching a very profound lesson, so he makes use of words that are more complex, often referring simpler words to the more complex words. The paper relates that the voice McDonald chose to use was more of a "friendly voice", as if McDonald was telling his tale to a friend.
From the Paper "In McDonald's essay, he speaks of his experience fishing with a blind boy. While he uses first person, he also uses dialogue to explain what is going on. This allows the reader to get a feel for what is going on. Through the important interaction of the author with the blind boy, one is able to see the lesson that is trying to be taught. The language the author selects for himself and the little boy help to the audience to see into their characters. McDonald uses short sentences, symbolizing his short temper and lack of patience with the boy. The little boy refers to McDonald as "Mister" and uses the word "hey" frequently to show the reader the youth of the boy and his innocence."
Abstract This paper explains that the formalism mode of analysis revolves around examining the form of a literary work by analyzing functions within the textual system. The author points out that the content of the story provides the motivation for the action and the dialogue mirrors the immediate struggle between the two characters. The paper relates that the author uses the text to switch betweendialogue, third-person detached observation and an inner monologue to best convey the punch of the story, before switching to a closing detachment that underscores the final horror.
From the Paper "When the character, Al, goes into the ring and almost unconsciously wins the match by knockout, the action is described in third person and somewhat detachedly. Dialogue between Al and his manager intersperse this third-person narrative, forcing the reader to switch between being inside Al's head and examining his actions from a detached perspective. It is when the fight is over, and Al's coach deserts him, that the action settles most tellingly inside Al's mind. This is because, stylistically, all of the potential conflicts have been resolved, and the end is nigh."
This paper examines the articles "On Compassion" by Barbara Lazear Ascher, "Serving in Florida" by Barbara Ehrenreich, and "On Dumpster Diving" by Lars Eighner.
Abstract The paper discusses the articles "On Compassion" by Barbara Lazear Ascher, "Serving in Florida" by Barbara Ehrenreich and "On Dumpster Diving" by Lars Eighner where the authors describe how the poor have to struggle to survive for basics, such as shelter, food and clothing. The paper relates that all three essays act as a reminder to those who do not care enough about other unfortunate human beings.
From the Paper "As Ehrenreich finds out in her essay "Serving in Florida," even those who work full time jobs often aren't able to provide for themselves a real place to live. All of Ehrenreich's coworkers live in trailers, cars, hotels or "crowded" apartments (154). As Ehrenreich admits going through her low wage experience, she wouldn't be doing as well as she did without the deposit for housing she started with. "I'd been feeling pretty smug about my $500 efficiency, but of course it was made possible only by the $1,300 I had allotted myself for start-up costs" (Ehrenreich 155)."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Jacques Cousteau's discoveries with American underwater scientists during the same timeline. It specifically compares his work to that of the American underwater scientist named Charles William Beebe. The paper concludes that Cousteau's work overshadowed that which was produced by the rest of the world although many of his ideas and discoveries were closely related to the work of the American, Charles William Beebe.
Table of Content:
Jacques Cousteau
Charles William Beebe
The Bathysphere
The Lime Diving Suit
The Invention of SCUBA
Underwater Photography
The Bathyscaphe
Cousteau's Growing Media Career
Environmental Activism
Cousteau's Achievements and Record
From the Paper "Jacques Cousteau's list of achievements and awards is very extensive for an equally extensive and amazing career span of more than sixty years. During his career he discovered species of animals and sea creatures that had never before been seen by a human eye, he led ground breaking expeditions around the world and to foreign parts of the world, including Antarctica, he developed diving equipment used by military forces and scientists alike, he developed methods of raising ships that had sunk over 130 feet to the surface so that they could be repaired and put back into service, he perfected underwater broadcasting, and created some of the worlds most riveting underwater documentaries and films. Cousteau founded environmental organizations, and non-profit organizations for the protection of the environment, he invented turbosails, and studied natural disasters as well as environmental disasters caused by human error, such as the oil spills in Alaska. His work has been recognized world wide by world leaders and organizations. He has been received by the President of the United States in the White House and he has been invited to address the UN Environmental Conferences, he has also been appointed to many international boards concerning the environment and ecosystems."
Strategic marketing analysis, recommendations for the owner, strengths and weaknesses, competition, alternatives and finances. Provides a balance sheet.
1,589 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, 1999, $ 79.95
Abstract Scuba diving is a rapidly growing sport, and one that is beginning to involve the entire family. Coral Divers Resort had a comfortable niche in that industry, one that had been enhanced by its owner, Jonathan Greywell's promotional strategy. According to the case study, "over the years, Greywell had established a solid reputation for the Coral Divers Resort as a safe and knowledgeable scuba diving resort. It offered not only diving, but a beachfront location.
From the Paper "CORAL DIVERS RESORT
Introduction
Scuba diving is a rapidly growing sport, and one that is beginning to involve the entire family. Coral Divers Resort had a comfortable niche in that industry, one that had been enhanced by its owner, Jonathan Greywell's promotional strategy. According to the case study, "over the years, Greywell had established a solid reputation for the Coral Divers Resort as a safe and knowledgeable scuba diving resort. It offered not only diving, but a beachfront location. As a small but well-regarded all-around dive resort in the Bahamas, many divers had come to prefer his resort to other, crowded tourists resorts in the Caribbean."
Greywell found this niche by creating short weekend and midweek diving ventures ..."
Abstract Introduction/Background Problem Statement and Contributing
Factors
Environmental Impacts and Future Changes
Industrial Pollution and Coastal Development
Industrial Pollution
Future of Industrial Pollution
Coastal Development
Future of Coastal Development
Climate Change and Coral Bleaching
Future of Coral Bleaching
Over Exploitation and Destructive Fishing
Fishing Over exploitation
Future of Fishing Over Exploitation
Ornamental Trade
Future of Ornamental Trade
Destructive Fishing
Future of Destructive Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Future of Commercial Fishing
Tourism
Diving and Snorkeling
Future of Diving and Snorkeling
Jet Ski Use
Future of Jet Ski Use
Risk Assessment Analysis
Social Ramifications
Economic Ramifications
Solutions/Recommendations
From the Paper "Reefs provide habitat and nursery grounds for 10 to 20 percent of the world's fisheries. Life-saving medicines, anticoagulants, and anticancer agents, such as prostaglandin come from coral reefs. They contain symbiotic algae in their tissues, enabling them to grow into massive organisms and provide habitat and food resources for reef dwellers such as lobsters, sea urchins and giant clams. Natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, usually help maintain balance between organisms by maintaining numbers of stronger species with weaker ones and recovery can occur within 10 to 20 years. It is the human impact that causes the ability of the reefs to recover from natural phenomenon to be virtually impossible [3]. Fifty-eight percent of the world's reefs are at risk due to four primary factors: industrial pollution, climate change, overexploitation and destructive fishing, and tourism."
Abstract Lucid dreaming means dreaming while knowing that you are dreaming. This paper discusses this particular state of consciousness that allows people to live out their fantasies in the world inside their minds by explaining how to attain this state by understanding how the mind works on an unconscious level.
From the Paper "Once you begin to understand the basics of lucid dreaming and you begin to have intermittent experiences of a lucid nature, you need to start looking for dream signs. Dream signs play a dramatic role in helping you realize you aren"t awake. Investigate your dream journal and look for trends. When it becomes apparent what things happen in most of your dreams, the next time they happen, you will know you"re dreaming. If you always swim in your dreams, the next time you are swimming, it's a good bet that you?re dreaming as well."
This paper is in essay form and explores the question "What is great art?" by using a definition given by Bernard Shaw ?Great art can never be anything else but didactic.?
Abstract The author, based on Bernard Shaw's didactic statement, evaluates five "great" literary works in search of the answer: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", Pearl S. Buck's "The Good Earth", Shaw's "Pygmalion", Annie Dillard's "The Writing Life" and Bauby's memoir, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly". The author concludes that Shaw's argument has validity only in regards to literature but didacticism alone does not make anything great.
From the Paper "Pearl S. Buck's classic, The Good Earth, is a work of great art that seems to defy Shaw's contention. It is a book whose greatness is attributed to the story of a family's perseverance through the barren land of china as they made their way through the dregs of society surviving famine, working for nothing, watching loved ones die, allowing their home to be ravaged, reviving their land?the story of a family's champion over life."
This paper discusses environmental physiology: Negative effects of high altitude, diving and extreme temperatures, oxygen deprivation, acclimatization, endurance, shock, decompression and precautions.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, 1994, $ 87.95
From the Paper "Normal physiologic function depends on the maintenance of a uniform internal environment. This is achieved through a variety of adaptive mechanisms which enable the body to respond to changes in the external environment. Adaptive phenomena become most evident in environmental extremes. Three such situations include high altitude, diving, and extremes of temperature. These adverse conditions test the body's ability to maintain its independence from continuous changes in the external world.
At high elevations, barometric pressure is markedly decreased (5:462). This is due to the fact that the weight of the atmosphere is considerably less than at sea level. One result of the decreased barometric pressure is fewer oxygen molecules per unit volume. This lower oxygen partial pressure (PO2) is the primary factor ... "
Abstract This paper explains that, in "The Old Man and the Sea", Hemingway uses symbolism: The sea itself, the birds and the fish, which the protagonist Santiago finally catches. The author points out that the birds, which are Santiago's friends, dive and plunge for the fish thus showing him where the fish are. The paper relates that the old fisherman's frustration turns to elation when the "big fish" finally does bite, next begins the symbolic and real struggle between the old man and the sea and, finally, Santiago has his long-sought gift from the sea, the fish, his prize for respectfully honoring the sea and for all his endurance of her fickle and unpredictable nature.
From the Paper "On the other hand, Santiago seems to identify closely with the birds he sees on the ocean, who appear small and powerless, like himself, except for the "robber birds" (29) which are perhaps equivalent to some of the other, more aggressive fishermen, who also lack Santiago's abiding reverence for the sea itself. He was "sorry for the birds, especially the small delicate dark terns that were always flying and looking and almost never finding . . . the birds have a harder life than we do except for the robber birds and the heavy strong ones" (29). Some of the younger fishermen behave much like the "robber birds", stealing irreverently from the sea, and thinking of the sea as a competitor rather than as a woman to love, as Santiago himself does."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that in the essay "Myth of Sisyphus" Albert Camus writes, "One must imagine Sisyphus is happy." This paper cites existential evidence in an attempt to back up such a seemingly outlandish statement. This essay offers a brief synopsis of the work while analyzing and diving into the philosophy behind the 'Myth of Sisyphus' by applying existentialism, the human condition and absurdity to the myth.
From the Paper "In his allegorical retelling of the myth of Sisyphus, Camus likens the human condition to that of Sisyphus (who is condemned to the ceaseless and seemingly purposeless task of pushing a rock up a hill). Camus offers both a critique of the self-condemning meaningless toil of our own lives, but also points to our only freedom and salvation, or our "conscious" freedom (i.e., our ability to choose), as the answer to it. My only contention with Camus's parallel is the fact that Sisyphus is enslaved to this ceaseless task by fault of his own. For Sisyphus, it is a punishment, but what is it that we are being reprimanded for? Why am I here now, enduring this scrutinizing rollercoaster ride of highs and lows? After closer dissection of his essay, one must find their self in opposition to Camus's depiction of the human condition; unlike Sisyphus, we have done nothing to justify the conditions of such torture."
