Abstract This paper examines the checkered and violent life life of Marilyn Manson, the hard rocking singing star from his childhood, as an outcast and rebel to his development as a singer. It also examines how the events in his life, as discussed in the book, are reflected in his music.
From the paper:
"Marilyn Manson's book, The Long Hard Road out of Hell, tells the dramatic story of one man's metamorphoses from an innocent, sensitive child to a hardened, fame splattered rock star whose name was synonymous for millions of people with evil itself. If it were written differently, it might be a book to make one cry: the pathetic story of an outcast boy who can never quite seem to be good enough, and finally embraces an illusion of evil in order to make himself powerful. However, the pathos is rather directly thwarted by the immense humor and strength of the central character and narrator. Marilyn is not sitting about feeling sorry for himself, any more than the any winged insect which has gone through metamorphosis sits about bemoaning all its time spent writhing about in the dirt. He faces the dirty aspects of his childhood with a gentle mix of contempt and sympathy for the snot-nosed brat he was. One might also find pitiable the struggle of the grown man to overcome the coldness within him, yet at the same time there is a sense of Becomingness within that coldness, of a winter that is already naturally breaking itself into spring."
Tags: Entertainment, biography, rock, singer, hard, rock, numerology, anti-Christ, Satanism
Abstract The paper argues that a good beginning and a brilliant ending are crucial to a successful film. It shows how this relates to Sam Mendes' contemporary satire, "American Beauty" which criticizes typical American aspirations and lifestyles. The film also discusses the movie's filming techniques.
From the Paper "A good exposition has the power to draw the audience's interest into the story with elements of intrigue. A brilliant resolution gives the film a satisfactory and flawless finish. This is evident in the film "American Beauty" directed by Sam Mendes. It is proven that these two elements play a part in the success of the film. In the beginning, the audience is introduced to the plot, setting and character. First impressions are always important and this is what the film tries to achieve in its exposition to capture the audience's attention. The ending resolves the story and tries to create an impact as well as to represent issues for people to reflect on."
Abstract This paper describes Giovanni's "You Are There" as an example of a poem which is better understood by the reader through the language contained within it. This paper states that Nikki Giovanni's poem is about love and the presence of that lover's memory throughout old age. The author points out the writer's use in the poem of tools such as word choice, extended simile, pathetic fallacy and patterns of imagery.
From the Paper "One aspect of Giovanni's poem in which the word choice is immensely important is the title. The title of the poem, ?You Are There,? suggests to the reader that the person to whom the speaker is referring has a very close, personal relationship with the speaker. It shows that the person being spoken of is, or was at one point, a lover with significant meaning to the speaker. This is, in itself, a vital aspect of the poem, for it forms the basis of its meaning. The poem perpetuates the phrase "you"ll be there,? showing a sense of optimism and hope that the speaker's lover/desired mate will always be present in mind, even in old age. It shows a closeness between the speaker and the speaker's lover that strengthens through each stanza."
Abstract This essay provides an analysis of Matthew Arnold's haunting poem "Dover Beach." It examines the way in which the internal structure and rhythm of the poem, literary devices such as anaphora, alliteration, and assonance, and the symbolic images of the land and sea interrelate. The overall result is a profoundly melancholy tone that mirrors Arnold's theme that darker currents of despair flow beneath even the most placid of facades.
From the Paper "Matthew Arnold's "Dover Beach" (1851) centers on the image of the moonlit waters of the English Channel, an image that transcends its immediate physical setting to reflect broader themes of human struggle and private grief. In the mind of the poem's speaker, the ebb and flow of the tides come to symbolize much more than simply the pull of Diana's orb on Neptune's waters. The rhythm of the tides reflects the oscillation of the speaker's emotions, which range from peace and tranquility to passion and joy and finally to the overarching sentiments of melancholy and despair. The structure of the poem itself mirrors this ebb and flow of emotional currents, and its symbolic imagery builds throughout to culminate in the theme that for the speaker, all things bright and beautiful in this world merely belie darker currents of destruction, violence, chaos, and sorrow."
Abstract This paper shows how Salinger's novel portrays the challenging of authority during a period of Conservatism, while Wolfe exposes the pathetic nature of the rich and famous cliques of 1980s.
This paper discusses the novel, "Rickshaw", written by Lao She and translated by Jean M. James, which focuses on the function of the rickshaw as a symbol in the text.
Abstract This paper explains that the rickshaw is a symbol of what is wrong with Chinese society and how it allows good men such as Hsiang Tzu, the protagonist in "Rickshaw" by Lao She, to evolve into pathetic survivors, who litter the streets and die meaningless deaths. he author points out that the rickshaws appear throughout the story; in fact, they could be considered other characters in the story because they are so important to the rickshaw drivers' lives. The paper states that owning your own rickshaw is a symbol of status in the rickshaw community. It symbolizes how hard the driver has worked to earn the money to pay for a new rickshaw and the driver's freedom from those who rent rickshaws to drivers; therefore, the rickshaw itself is a symbol of freedom and hope.
From the Paper "To the drivers, the rickshaws are their lives (Lao 12), and so, they take on special significance as the story continues. When Tzu loses his rickshaw, his life takes another turn, for the rickshaw is his livelihood as well as his hope for the future, and he must start all over again on his quest for success. The rickshaw takes on special significance when the reader understands that the rickshaw could make the difference between life and death to its driver. Rickshaws are in fact the story, for the story would not exist without them. They symbolize freedom, but in Tzu's case, they also symbolize bondage, because as he works and works to buy his own rickshaws, he has no life other than work, and no desires other than the elusive rickshaw."
An examination of the techniques used by novelists to communicate that sense of place has an importance in the plot beyond that of simply providing a backdrop, with special reference to Charlotte Bronte and Joseph Conrad.
Abstract This paper examines how Both Joseph Conrad and Charlotte Bronte ultimately demonstrate that in their repective novels "Heart of Darkness" and "Jane Eyre", literary backdrops can be used to catalyse the plots and the characters within them. It looks at how elements of pathetic fallacy, such as weather and landscape affect the novels' characters who seek to expose the passionate savage nature repressed within their unconscious minds through their respective allegorical journeys in these landscapes.
From the Paper "In Jane Eyre Bronte uses pathetic fallacy to seize the storms, the moors and the lovely spaces of summer weather that create the backdrop to the novel, but imputes them with her character's moods; these details are not merely ornaments applied to decorate a dull page but agents to clarify the deeper meanings of the text. Conrad's Heart of Darkness in effect, extends and modernises this nineteenth century notion of pathetic fallacy to render the novel's backdrop as an internalised, unconscious dream landscape. Both Jane and Marlow seek to expose the passionate savage nature repressed within their unconscious minds through their respective allegorical journeys in these landscapes."
Abstract The paper introduces and analyzes the topic of criminal justice in the novel "The Quiet American" by Graham Greene. Specifically, the paper discusses the ending of the novel and the character of Fowler and his overall importance in the novel, while answering some specific questions. The paper analyzes the character of Fowler and concludes that Fowler is a complex man who could hardly be called endearing. The paper illustrates how he is somewhat pathetic by the end of the novel. The paper reveals that Fowler is a loser in today's terms and points out that the book ends on a sad, lonely note to highlight this.
From the Paper "Perhaps what is most surprising is that Fowler has a conscience. He proves throughout the book that he cannot lie to himself, even though he is quite good at lying to others. He knows the truth about himself, even if the rest of the characters do not. He knows that ultimately, he is not as good a man as Pyle is, and that he will not be the best man for Phuong. At times, he seems to be sleepwalking through his own life - just going through the motions each day, and nothing really matters to him. He is a war correspondent who hates war. Greene writes, "I thought again, as I had thought when I saw the dead child at Phat Diem, I hate war" (Greene 195). He is a selfish man who wants a woman all to himself, but ultimately knows that is the wrong choice, and a human with very human failings. He is a convoluted character, sometimes charming and sometimes offensive, but always interesting."
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the short story "The Darling" by Anton Chekhov. Specifically, the paper discusses the characters' point of view and the theme of the work. The paper examines how the story illustrates women's roles in Victorian society, and uses characterization, theme, and point of view to illustrate the confining lives of women and their families. The paper further examines the character of Olga, a sad, even pathetic character who only lives for the men in her life. The writer concludes that Olga's wasted life is a lesson to anyone who allows another to become the center of his or her world and interests.
Outline:
1. Introduction
a. Thesis
2. Background on Chekhov
a. Writing history and life
3. Characters
a. Olga
b. Husbands
4. Themes of the story
a. Women in society
b. Loss and Death
c. A Mother's Love
5. Conclusion
From the Paper "Olga (also called Olenka), is the main character of this story and the "darling" referred to in the title. She is an intriguing character full of weaknesses and faults, and yet Chekhov manages to make her sympathetic to the reader somehow. One critic of the story writes, "Tolstoy [...] believed that Chekhov had meant to denigrate his Olga, the buxom, warm-hearted 'darling' who has no opinions except those which she borrows from the current man in her life and who, without some male to worship, withers and grows sluttish, but that he could not help bathing her in sympathy" (Calder 251). Olga is sympathetic for a number of reasons. First, she genuinely seems grieved when she loses her first two husbands."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield. Specifically it contains an in-depth character analysis of "Miss Brill." The paper focuses on Miss Brill's inability to see reality for what it is, which makes her a sad and even pathetic character living a tragic and flawed life. The paper's author finds Miss Brill's character to be quite complete and complex for such a short story.
From the Paper "This very short story contains quite a bit of information in just a few pages. The narrator is Miss Brill, an older single woman out to enjoy a band concert on a bright fall day. Throughout the story, the reader learns more about her character, her life, and her work, and it is clear by the end of the story that her life is empty and sad. In fact, her character is quite pathetic, not because her life is so empty, but because she cannot admit that to herself, or face reality. She is old, out of touch, and clueless. She is also a kind woman and it is clear she is harmless and meek. However, her life is tragic because it is so empty and she accepts it that way. "
Abstract This paper examines how many critics, over the years, have discussed the issue of blame as far as Willy's ideas, suffering, and suicide are concerned. Many feel, as the question in the title claims, that Willy's character traits and dubious morals are the key reasons behind his downfall, yet others believe that social pressures and the influence of role models are the key triggers responsible for Willy's downfall. The paper attempts to argue all the responses to this statement.
From the Paper "In dramatic contrast to this view of Willy, there are those who view him much less critically, focusing on his more admirable qualities and the causes outside of Willy's control as responsible for his downfall. Biff describes Willy as having the "wrong dreams", Willy may be flawed but he is also admirable because of his persistence and great love for his family. Jerry L. Crawford "Death of a Salesman: A landmark Date in Theatre" is very much in agreement with this line of argument. He believes that "few people can remain unmoved by Willy's fight for his family, carrying on a struggle for sales long after he has lost his skills and welcome, holding desperately to an impossible dream for his son". "
Abstract This paper examines whether John Milton was a misogynist by analyzing his epic poem "Paradise Lost". It discusses how his experiences with women, such as the fiasco of his marriage to Mary Powell, must have had some impact on him. The writer also looks at the time in which Milton lived, the 17th century, which was a time of enormous sexism, and analyzes his hatred for women in this context. The writer concludes that although Milton's Eve is a pathetic, slave-like creature, there is not enough evidence to conclude that Milton was a misogynist and suggests that perhaps Milton was no more (or less) than a man of his time.
From the Paper "John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest works of English literature. Many people have commented on it, and argued about it. One of the aspects that people have been interested in, is how Milton portrays women. Does Milton hate women, or look down on them? Is Milton a misogynist? This essay examines the evidence, and finds that Milton did look down on women - but this was normal for a man of his time. In short, he was not so much a misogynist, as a man of his time."
Abstract This paper analyzes the absurdist existentialist tragicomedy
"Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard. The paper looks at how Stoppard portrays the everyman by portraying the confusion of the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet). The paper also explains how this play is a nexample of good absurdist theater because it allows the audience to draw comparisons with themselves, realizing that the characters they have been so critical of, really represent humanity. The writer believes that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are not the heroes of the story and they are not given the opportunity to save the day, and never really manage to change the course of the play in any real way. The writer concludes that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, with their sad charm, are pathetic in a way only an absurdist everyman could be and all of the bleak statements on humanity that Stoppard throws at his audience really mean nothing in the end because after all, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead.
From the Paper "The play opens to an obvious dilemma. No matter how many times they flip their coin, or how much they try to interpret the meaning, the coin is always heads up. They believe they have freewill, and look desperately for a legitimate reason for this anomaly. On pg. 2, Guildenstern muses on their situation, "A weaker man might be moved to re-examine his faith, if in nothing else at least in the law of probability". Three pages later, he is still determined to find an explanation, "It must be indicative of something, besides the redistribution of wealth. List of possible explanations." (And he goes on to examine four possibilities, his will, time having stopped, divine intervention, the principle of probability)."
Tags: absurdist, existentialist, tragicomedy, Shakespeare, Hamlet, drama
Abstract The paper shows how "The Great Gatsby" is an intimate look into the lifestyles of the wealthy young people of America during the 1920s. The paper relates how Fitzgerald and his wife lived that lifestyle themselves. The paper then describes these shallow people who although they seem to have everything, are sad and pathetic because they seem to be searching for something they cannot find.
From the Paper "Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 24, 1896; he was named after relative Francis Scott Key who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner." He attended Princeton University but did not graduate, and in 1917, he joined the Army to fight in World War I, becoming a second lieutenant in the infantry. He never saw action overseas, as the war ended before he was shipped out. However, at Camp Sheridan, near Montgomery, Alabama, his station, he met Zelda Sayre, an 18-year-old daughter of an Alabama judge. He hoped to sell his first novel, "The Romantic Egotist" so they could afford to marry, but the novel was rejected, and he moved to New York to work in advertising to earn enough money to marry Zelda. Impatient, she broke the engagement. He rewrote the novel and it sold as "This Side of Paradise" to Scribners in 1919. From then on, he wrote short stories and novels as his career, and when the novel was published in 1920, he became an overnight success, and quickly married Zelda."
Abstract This paper is a study on the motif of gender relations in James Joyce's short story "The Dead". In order to observe this specificity of gender relations, the paper begins with an analysis of the main events that destabilize Gabriel's representation of the world. The paper then focuses on Gabriel's character under a Freudian perspective: it interprets Gabriel's relation with his mother and looks at how the relationship affects his perception. The paper then emphasizes the pathetic aspect of Gabriel's role as a male and determines how he denies the real. Finally, the paper underlines the main manifestations of the perturbation of the symbolic order in the text.
From the Paper "The gender identity that we are provided with and imposed from the day of our birth happens to be constantly strengthened and fortified by language features and social structures. The work of the Russian structuralist Vladimir Propp has properly underlined the importance of myths and tales on that matter. Paradoxically, this opposition between men and women serves the belief they exist in a complementary relation to one other. But the rise of feminism in the twentieth century has brought along with it some rough debates. Indeed, since it appears that the social meanings of genders are not innate but rather taught, institutionalized, one might question the legitimacy of the traditional male social domination."
