Abstract This paper looks at the life and contributions of GregoryHines, one of the most highly acclaimed choreographers, dramatic and comic actors, singers and directors of his time. It explains how his childhood and upbringing helped him develop the unique form of tap-dancing which became his trademark. The writer also mentions several of the shows that Hines was involved in.
From the Paper "The "Pied Piper of modern tap", Gregory Hines, died of liver cancer, on August 9th, 2003, at age 57, in Los Angeles. When he died, "the shock reverberated through a number of worlds (because) he had shone in so many ways" (Jowitt). Gregory Hines was not only a superb dancer, actor, director, and choreographer, but was also a major figure in the revitalization of tap dancing in the late 20th century, in America ("Hines, Gregory"). He was "noted for his virtuosity, rhythm, and expressive style, and was credited with having modernized the form and facilitated its return to motion pictures" ("Hines, Gregory Oliver"). In his honor, the lights of Broadway were dimmed three days after his untimely death (Brennan). It was a memorial to one of the most gifted artists to have ever graced Broadway."
Abstract This paper the work and life of photographer Lewis Hine. It explores his style and philosophy of photography. The author also mentions his social concerns, technical concerns and public reaction to his photography.
From the Paper "Lewis Hine is a photographer whose work interests me very much because of the social message sent by his documentary photographs. Hine's photographs of immigrants are particularly appealing because he portrayed them with dignity and sympathy as an immigrant ..."
Tags: Photography, Photographs, Hine, Immigrants, Child, Labor, Camera
Abstract This paper deals with the theories of psychologist Gregory Bateson, primarily his theory of cybernetic epistemology. The paper begins by discussion the variables of the continuous process of interaction. The paper explores the mind as an integral part of the system, not a separate component. The paper also addresses the need for a holistic perspective of the world, and asks how this fits in with Bateson's theory of learning.
From the Paper "Drawing from the concept of cybernetics, Bateson proposed a different way of how people should perceive and think about the world. Instead of thinking in terms of the linear and limited cause-effect relationship, people should..."
Abstract The paper discusses the works and life of the jazz piano artist and bandleader, Earl "Fatha" Hines. The paper states that Hines came from a musical family and learned to play the piano at an early age, turning professional around 1918. The paper continues and tells of his life experiences and concludes that Hines was a unique musician who brought a different style to music, made up of off-beat rhythms and beats that would mark his music throughout his life.
From the Paper "Hines is known for his hot jazz piano style that was extremely unique, but he is also known for working with some of the biggest names in jazz and entertainment. He remained close with Louis Armstrong throughout his life, and he featured such legends as Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie at various times in his band (Crouch). Hines is also one of the few musicians who managed to remain popular and working throughout a 60-year career, which speaks to not only his musical talent but also his ability to make is music new and refreshing, as well. Many critics have also noted that even as he aged, and made a strong comeback in the 1960s, he never played his piano "safely," but always took chances with his music and his performance. He kept things fresh and lively, and that is one reason audiences continued to enjoy and patronize his concerts well into his 80s. In fact, many critics believe he created some of his best music as he grew older, which is often no the case with aging musicians, many of whom rest on their accomplishments and stop creating new material ."
Abstract This paper examines and reacts to the photographs of Lewis Hine, specifically those that address the nature of child labor in the United States in the early twentieth century. The discussion includes touches on Hine's own life, the nature and extent of child labor in the United States, but also the implications that these photographs have for the current issue of child labor in the modern world.
From the Paper "Child labor is one of the most disturbing phenomena in the developed world. The notion that children barely old enough to go to school might slave away twelve or more hours in a workshop or factory is repugnant to modern sensibilities. In the 21st century in the West, it is possible to look down on child labor with a moral certitude with which few can argue. Yet, we often forget that the development of the modern industrial First World was built on the labor of children throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. It shouldn't be a surprise, then, that many developing nations throughout the Third World are currently developing their own industrial infrastructure on the backs of children."
Abstract This essays examines, in a scholarly fashion, these three schools of historical interpretation, with reference to both Gregory's "History of the Frank People", as well as several 20th century contributions critiquing that work. The first section of the essay examines Gregory's intellectual influences regarding his histories and his role as Bishop of Tours; the second section examines postmodern interpretations of Gregory as a bishop and as a historian; the third section examines the social history of Gregory's time and how it affected his work, "The History of the Franks".
From the Paper "Several schools of historiography may be examined to determine the historical significance of Gregory's work, The History of the Franks. Most of the historiography dealing with Gregory's work has been recorded in the twentieth century. Historians such as Walter Goffart, Lewis Thorpe, Patrick J. Geary, Kevin Knight, Jean-Jacques Ampere, Emil H. Walter, and M. L. W. Laistner are all influenced by, and critical of Gregory's Histories. These historians all discuss Gregory's writings in accordance with various schools of historical interpretation including intellectual history, postmodern history, and from a socialist historical perspective."
Abstract This paper examines the novels, "I Became Her Target" by Roger Wilkens and "Shame" by Dick Gregory, which both graphically illustrate the lives of young black men in a prejudicial and racist white society. In "I Became Her Target," the young boy is the only black child in an all-white, upper-class school, and he suffers because of it. In "Shame," Dick Gregory is also a young boy whose peers continually ostracize him, but it is not only because of his color; it is because of his poverty. It analyzes how both boys suffer needless shame and humiliation because of circumstances far beyond their control and how both boys suffer because of ignorance and hatred.
From the Paper "Both men went on to write about their experiences, perhaps so others would understand what they went through, and to help other youngsters who were going through the same things. Both men obviously rose above their disappointments and early lives, and both men both carried their experiences with them into adulthood, because they were vivid, life-changing experiences. Gregory's were tinged with regret, because he could not recognize when to jump in and help another human, and because his school life was tinged with the small-mindedness of a less than acceptable teacher. Wilkens' was tinged with memories of hatred, but also with memories of a remarkable woman who knew how to make a lonely child feel welcome and accepted."
Abstract This paper explains that the Church led by Pope Gregory VII was very politically active in 11th century Europe: They ultimately had the power to exile an Emperor of an entire Empire. The author points out that this created a long time rivalry between the two powers, the sacred and the secular worlds. The paper concludes that, although his reforms had not gone 100% to plan, they put a system of ideas in place for which Pope Gregory VII must be well valued and respected because his expressions and ideas are still common place in today's society.
From the Paper "Gregory felt that Emperors of the time were very deficient as rulers, for he felt they lacked the intelligence and common sense to rule an Empire. He felt because of family ties, and the inadequate father-son rulings that the rulers were corrupting society. For the most part he felt these rulers were very greedy and participated in very immoral behavior. He knew they were using their power to their advantage and felt it was not right. In the second letter to Hermann, Bishop of Metz he states: "what then will happen to those who have caused death to thousands of persons for the sake of the glory of this world? "
This paper reviews Derek Gregory's book "The Colonial Present: Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq", which examines the war on terror based on the history of U.S. and British involvement in the region going back decades.
Abstract This paper explains that Derek Gregory, in "The Colonial Present", spends much of the book describing the actions of Britain and the U.S. in trying to impose control over the peoples of the region. The author points out that former colonial regions of the world are virtually all encumbered today by tensions and state failures because of the condition these regions were left in when the colonial powers withdrew. The paper states that the Middle East, which has been of strategic importance to both countries for some time, often served as a staging ground for conflicts with the Soviet Union; however, the way the West has related to the Middle East has changed since 9-11. The author criticizes that Gregory, a geographer, does not delve deeply into the internal divisions now causing the factional war in Iraq.
From the Paper "Many of the states in the Middle East are marked by repressive policies, violations of human rights, and non-democratic cultures. The irony is that most of these regimes were set up or propped up by Britain, France, and the United States in decades past, a fact which Gregory says means that the U.S. and the other nations area not innocent, which also helps explain the anger now directed at the West by the Arab world. Gregory notes how many people are asking questions about the guilt of the West and the response of the Middle East, and he says he does not intend to decide which view is correct but only to note the dichotomy they produce."
Abstract An analysis of the writing style of Richard Rodriguez in "Aria: Memories of a Bilingual Childhood" and how his environment growing up influenced his writing style. The paper presents a close look at the significance of diction, parallelism and personification within this work. The paper concludes with a relation to Dick Gregory's "Shame" with parallels between the two.
From the Paper "The separation of a child from the masses because of language differences will not produce an identity; rather one must feel accepted to receive an identity. The diction throughout creates a vivid image of insecurity and alienation. Rodriguez effectively gets his position of anti-bilingual education across through the experiences of an innocent, na?ve child. The comparisons of private and public life reflect the contrast between English and Spanish. A thorough and compassionate insight into the past accomplishes the purpose of influencing a supporter of bilingual education to change his mind to the views that being exposed to the dominance of English will lead to success later in life. Rodriguez's "Aria: memories of a bilingual childhood" utilizes contrasting diction, parallelism, and personification to convey a melancholy tone of alienation and insecurity towards his own bilingual childhood, which eventually shifts to an acceptance to American society."
Abstract This paper examines Gregory Corso's famous poem "Marriage"; Corso's speaker is disillusioned by the convention of marriage, which seems incompatible--or at least in conflict--with the uniqueness and individuality of his generation. It explains how the speaker explores courtship and three forms of the matrimonial state: from the perspectives of the rich, poor and middle class. Criticizing popular (and unintelligent) culture, he examines the stereotypical forms of marriage; after determining the pros and cons of each, he decides to wait "up to 2,000 years" to find the woman who will transcend popular culture and engage him spiritually, sexually, interpersonally and intellectually. After this funny but serious debate, he refuses to compromise love for the mere comforts and conveniences of conventional marriage.
From the Paper "Gregory Corso uses a confluence of sarcasm and wit to criticize the disillusionment of the individual caused by various social constructs in American society. Corso manages to infuse humor in this long criticism of the sacred institution of marriage without losing either his credibility or the audience's attention-readers from across the intellectual spectrum are attracted to the captivating combination of gravity and levity in Marriage. Corso's humor is indeed structured to add to the poem's seriousness by raising a series of profound and absurd questions regarding the mutual exclusivity of love and marriage."
Abstract This paper presents two different book reviews on the Gregory Starrett book "Putting Islam to Work." The first focuses on the educational system in Egypt and its integration of Islam in to the curriculum; the second looks at the role of Islam as an agent of social engineering in Egypt.
From the Paper "According to Gregory Starrett author of 'Putting Islam to Work', Western observers are incorrect when they maintain that Egypt is an example of a secular government in a Muslim nation. Starrett maintains that Islam is central to the government's..."
Tags: book review, Putting Islam to Work, Gregory Starrett
Abstract This paper compares two stories, "How I met my husband" and "Shame" by Dick Gregory. The essay focuses on the comparison of the main characters in the two stories. The essay argues that both stories are about the coming of age of the two main protagonists, one female and one male, who are similar in several ways. The paper portrays how in both stories the main characters have negative experiences, learn important lessons about themselves and life, and grow up in the process. The paper points out that both of the stories are told in the first person narrative from the perspective of an older, much wiser and mature person reminiscing about their past and their youth.
Abstract This paper discusses how Gregory Crewdson's work is planned and executed with perfection in mind and how what is revealed on paper is a moment of perfection that crosses with subjects in an imperfect world. It looks at how his photographs don't always make sense, and neither does life and how the mystery of a Crewdson's photograph can be haunting if a personal connection can be made to the picture.
From the Paper "A Crewdson photograph is made up of many components; some are small and hidden while some are so large that may not be noticed at first glance. One element that is in every photograph of Crewdson's and is always easily found in the frame is a person. More times than not it is a single person, but other times it will be a whole handful. Regardless of how many people are used they all have one common trait; they have the same blank stare on their faces. This emotionless portrait is difficult to read when just examining the characters faces. What is essential to consider is their body language, it is the best clue at deciphering each photo's story. For instance in plate number 7, a man and woman are getting ready for bed in the bedroom. Their faces say little, but their bodies say everything. "
Abstract This paper evaluates Gregory A. Boyd's book "God of the Possible: A Biblical Introduction to the Open View of God," which presents open theism as an alternative to classical theism. The writer analyzes Boyd's approach, his biblical interpretation, the core beliefs of which he writes and their practical implications. The writer concludes that Boyd successfully achieves his prescribed purpose for writing and presents a 'much more livable theology'.
Outline:
Abstract
Boyd's Project
Biblical Interpretation
The Beliefs of Open Theism
Practical Advantages of Open Theism
Conclusion
From the Paper "Boyd contends that there are many problems inherent in the classical view of God's foreknowledge and thus seeks to present a more biblically sound and more practically relevant standpoint on the issue of God's foreknowledge. He desires to present this in a way that is widely accessible to all as he contends that "this issue is too important and too practically significant to be limited to academic circles." Consequently he concedes that particular aspects of the open theism perspective have been deliberately overlooked in order to achieve his overarching goal of informing and motivating the intended audience in the most effective manner possible."
