Abstract The paper discusses DudleyRandall's poem, "Ballad of Birmingham," with an emhasis on the irony in the poem.
From the Paper "In Dudley Randall's poem "Ballad of Birmingham" he actively portrays the life and death of one young girl in the space of eight quatrains. Martin Luther King Jr's church in Birmingham, Alabama was actually bombed by white terrorists. Four little girls died in the explosion. This poem is based on the real life events of that attack."
Tags:dudleyrandall, balad of birmingham, irony, martin luther king
Abstract This paper presents an examination of the life and times of the American choral composer Randall Thompson. It documents his life story and discusses how Thompson composed many types of music including symphonies, instrumental works and many songs. He also was well known for his composition of various operas, but he was best known for his choral compositions. It shows how he was a lover of learning, a lover of teaching but most of all he was a lover of music, the universal language.
From the Paper "When he first began to compose music his style was varied and not something that had its own voice. By 1922 however he had begun to study at the American Academy located in Rome. It was here that he began to develop his personal musical style. The musical style eventually led him along the path of success until he became one of the famed composers of the world. At the forefront of the American choral composers his name is always listed as one of the best, and it was about his steady study and practice that took him to that position."
Abstract By analyzing and comparing traditional and modern ballads, some characteristics of traditional ballads imitated by modern ballad writers can be found. The examples of the former are "Sir Patrick Spens" and "Lord Rendal," and those of the latter are "The Murder of Maria Marten" and "Ballad of Birmingham" by DudleyRandall. The discussion of the similarities between these four ballads in this paper focuses on the structure of a ballad stanza, the use of repetition and the manner of story-telling.
From the Paper "Another interesting similarity between the ages of ballads is in the objectivity in which the stories are told. The composer has little emotional reactions and the focus is on the events of the story rather than the effects on the storyteller. In a ballad, therefore, the personality of the narrator is not important. The dialogue in "Ballad of Birmingham," which takes place between a mother and her young daughter, gives an example of a rhyme using a question and answer pattern (Laws 59-60). The little girl asks if she may "go downtown" to join "a Freedom March today?" and the mother answers, "No, baby, no, you may not go" ("Ballad of Birmingham" 1, 4-5)."
This paper discusses in detail the law suit between the estate of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone with the Wind" and Alice Randall, author "The Wind Done Gone".
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 13 sources, 2002, $ 80.95
Abstract The paper describes the books and the law case: Houghton Mifflin had scheduled the publication in June last year when the lawyers of estate ?represented by Sun Trust Bank -- sought for and obtained a preliminary injunction in April stopping its publication charging that Randall violated the Copyright Law by plagiarizing Mitchell's novel and that it was not simply a case of free speech. The author states that advocates of free speech felt that if Randall's book continued to be blocked or stopped, it would have disastrous consequences for other forms of media such as television and radio. (Randall won her case.)
Table of Content
Sun Trust Bank vs. Houghton Mifflin Company
Preliminary Injunction
The Copyright Law
The Novels Compared
Reactions and Support
The First Amendment
Earlier Parodies
Limitations to Copyright
From the Paper "Randall argued that she told her story as a political parody written from the viewpoint of Scarlett O?Hara's mulatto half-sister, Tara, and had the right to be published. But the federal judge disagreed and said that her "recitation of so much of the earlier work is overwhelming" and thus, constituted un-authorized sequel. To illustrate his point, Judge Pannell said that, while Mitchell's novel ends without describing what becomes of her leading and tragic character, Randall provides that ending in her work. ?The right to answer those questions and to write a sequel or other derivative work, however, legally belongs to Ms. Mitchell's heirs, not Ms. Randall.?"
Abstract This paper will examine the gender roles in The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald and The Gilded by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. By showing how these authors present satire in traditional gender roles, we can see how female and male gender roles interchange with each other.
Abstract This paper discusses, summarizes and reviews Dudley Johnson's article "William Harris Garland: Mechanic of the Old South", describing the life led by the main character, William Harris Garland, the economic situation of the era and the character of Garland. The paper also discusses the importance that Johnson places on the role Garland played in American history along with the thousands of other like Garland.
From the Paper "Today, too many of us still think of "The Old South" at the beginning and middle of the Nineteenth Century as either made up of wealthy plantation owners, or slaves. Garland's experiences which he wrote down in a lot of letters were those of an itinerant mechanic, moving from place to place, trying to find work, and often trying to travel without a cent in his pocket. William Garland, as described in Johnson's article. Was one of "a number of skilled workmen in the South prior to the Civil War, and the work they did was vital to the region (Johnson 41). Like so many itinerant workmen today, "he and his friends had no interest in the political situation. They were more concerned with obtaining and keeping jobs and with reducing their financial insecurity" (41)."
Abstract An analysis of the poem "The Death of the Ball Turrett Gunner" by Randall Jarrell about a plane gunner and his death in battle. The paper covers areas such as denotation and connotation, imagery, literary techniques, symbols, irony and tone of the poem.
From the Paper "Flak,? "nightmare" and "woke" are words especially well chosen. Flak in the poem refers to flak from machine-gun fire but the word flak also has a second meaning of criticism. This double meaning implies that he is disliked with the actual flak a product of this dislike. Jarrell then describes the fighters shooting at the gunner as ?nightmare fighters.? The word nightmare on one level means terrible but on another links to the feeling of the complete terror in a nightmare. This double meaning gives an insight into the gunner's fear. The word "woke" also has important connotations. While the denotation "to wake" is important, it also implies a greater significance in the connotation meaning ?becoming aware of.? The "woke" then means not only that he woke up but also that he realized something."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in America," by Randall Balmer. Specifically, it looks at the author's reason for writing this book, his methodology, and his arguments. The paper shows how Balmer's book is successful in that it paints a diverse picture of evangelical America.
From the Paper "This book opens up the "subculture" of evangelism in the United States, and makes readers more aware of who practices it, what it means, where it came from, and where it is headed. He never makes the people of his stories seem less or more than they are, and while he does have some opinions, they are not so strong that they overpower the book. The book's message is simple ? read about these people, and make up your own mind. He does say he relates more to Frank in the last chapter of the book, and Frank's beliefs are similar to his own. "What I admire about Frank, I explain, is his ability to maintain a distance from all the ephemera of American evangelicalism without discarding his faith" (Balmer 227). Ultimately, that is the bottom line of this book ? faith. The diversity of faith in the book is obvious, but each group has it, and uses it their own way."
Tags: religious, fundamentalism, Pastor, Chuck, Christian
Abstract This paper presents a short review of Randall White's "Ontario Since 1985", a flawed but useful resource that chronicles the recent political history of Ontario.
Abstract This paper will argue for the works of Randall Jarrell to be considered for a syllabus in modern poetry. By presenting his modernist infleunce in symbols, imagery and characters, we can learn why he should be included in a modern poetry syllabus.
Abstract This paper examines the play, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", and focuses on the characters of the play. The characters explored are Randal McMurphy and Nurse Ratched.
From the Paper ""Papa, they"re foggin? it up again...? Thus begins the play ?One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,? by Dale Wassermann. (Wasserman & Kesey, 1974) The person uttering these words is Chief Bromden, a Native American inmate of an institution for the mentally unstable. The best-selling novel by Ken Kesey inspired this play. (Kesey, 2002) The contents of the novel can be viewed at several levels. Some of them Orwellian ("Animal Farm" (Orwell, 1974) and ?1984? (Orwell, 1984)), some a metaphor for the free-spiritedness of the 1960-70s; other interpretations are biblical. (Perry et al., 1990) Most interpretations of ?One Flew...? however, do not take into account the literal interpretation. Perhaps Ken Kesey, based on his personal experiences during the time of the novel, did indeed want to indicate the sign of the times and the antiestablishmentarianism of the prevalent and burgeoning Flower Culture. (Whitmer, 1987) In that Kesey was successful."
This paper analyzes Randall Kennedy's book "Race, Crime and the Law," which presents an in-depth look at how issues of race link to crime and law enforcement.
Abstract This paper examines the views and opinions of author Randall Kennedy, a Harvard law professor, regarding the correlation between crime and race. This paper explores Kennedy's argument which states that the field of law enforcement in America is largely considered racist, especially by the African-American community. This paper analyzes the results of an investigation carried out by the author, which focuses on the issue of racial inequality in the justice system, which is largely overlooked. Kennedy's in-depth book details the numerous problems in the justice system, while also suggesting solutions. This paper delves into Kennedy's assertion that officials in law enforcement must be forced to respect the rules prohibiting racial misconduct, while also stating that police and prosecutors engaged in illegitimate racial practices must be deterred from continuing to do so. The writer of this paper also reviews the author's particular style of writing, which, in the case of this book, appeals mainly to a white audience.
From the Paper "It must also be noted that Kennedy does not ignore serious issues of racial discrimination. However, he does frame them so the problems seem to be a result of a system or of the individuals in that system, rather than of society itself. A good example is seen where Kennedy describes abuse of power. Kennedy describes how police officers and judges can abuse their power and engage in racial misconduct. The abuse of power occurs because they are able to engage in this behavior unchecked. The emphasis is placed on controlling the behavior of those in power and maintaining standards. Kennedy argues that if standards and control are not maintained, then people can abuse their power without consequence of any action being taken. This creates a situation where complete control is lost, with this extending to problems greater than just racist behavior."
Abstract This paper analyzes Randall Johnson's article, "Peer Assessments in Physical Education." The paper discusses the issue of peer assessment and explains how this could be beneficial in the physical education class. It also describes some potentially negative outcomes of conducting peer assessments and the benefits of other forms of assessment to compliment the peer assessments.
From the Paper "Student involvement and reflection are vital parts of learning development, to optimize the student experience, especially during the secondary and tertiary phases of education. It is therefore the educator's responsibility to do everything possible to ensure that students enjoy their educational experiences as much as possible. Indeed, enjoyment is one of the elements that enhances the success of the learning process. In physical education, peer assessment is one of the ways to increase student performance and involvement in a class set-up that otherwise might result in students "vanishing" behind the better performers. With peer assessment, each student is provided with an equal chance for performing their best and improving themselves."
Abstract This paper examines Randall McGowen's "Civilizing Punishment:The End of the Public Execution in England," which examines the transformation in capital punishment that occurred in the United Kingdom during the early nineteenth century. It discusses, according to the book, how capital punishment was moved out of the public sphere and into the private one. The paper discusses the historical content of McGowen's work and the conclusions that he draws.
From the Paper "McGowen concludes that the purpose of privatizing executions in England in the nineteenth century was partly to curtail expression of violence and promote more civilized morality (McGowen 280). More than that, however, moving executions into the private sphere was part of a changing cultural discourse and the development of a more refined middle class that did not want to be confronted with the realities of capital punishment. Finding the practice morally repugnant, as well as probably aesthetically unappealing, the reform movement was an expression of middle class distaste for executions and death. Attempts to outlaw the practice entirely were unsuccessful at that time, but did result in the removal of executions from public venues. Death and criminal punishment ceased forever in England to be a carnival-esque spectacle and became a more solemn, controlled, and presumably human practice."
An analysis of the content of "Country Hicks and Urban Cliques -Mediating Race, Reality, and Liberalism on MTV's The Real World" by Jon Kraszewski and "Paradox and the Consumption of Authenticity through Reality Television" by Randall Rose and Stacy Wood.
Abstract This paper discusses two articles that relate to reality television in the early 21st century. The paper looks at "Country Hicks and Urban Cliques -Mediating Race, Reality, and Liberalism on MTV's The Real World," written by Jon Kraszewski and "Paradox and the Consumption of Authenticity through Reality Television," written by Randall Rose and Stacy Wood. The paper discusses the content, points and limitations of the articles.
From the Paper "In both articles, the most interesting idea seemed one of how and why scholars examine TV materials of any kind, or assume that they do influence people or culture so strongly. One seldom sees a remark on how non-child viewers certainly know that TV is not real and that the TV business involves selling one thing or another. All arguments on how TV entertainment materials are shaped by cultures they in turn have shaped are very familiar. The study of mediocre television programs as in so-called Reality TV programming is interesting when one thinks of it, asking why scholars of marketing, social science or the humanities choose the sub-topics they do, or why they do not lament that dreadful newspapers that people pick up in supermarkets and what they may draw from them. There can be great variation in how people respond to what observe and the degree to which they observe themselves. More than a brain-washing cultural phenomenon, less flowery models would examine reality TV as a business like any other. It may be wiser to survey persons who never watch entertainment TV for their observations of what is presented and why they do not indulge."
