Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the movie, "Jason and the Argonauts", to the actual myth. The author provides a brief summary of the story and examines the similarities and differences of the characters in the movie and the myth.
From the Paper "The myth of Jason and the Argonauts is told differently in books and movies. I rented the movie, "Jason and the Argonauts", which was made in 2000. In this essay I will be comparing the movie version to the actual myth from mythology books. Many things in the book are left out of the movie and vice versa.
Abstract This paper analyses Hagar and Jason Currie's ideological positions in "The Stone Angel". Using Patricia Marchak's work, the paper argues that Hagar and Jason both very much represent capitalist and individualist values. Jason is a firm believer in the puritan work ethic, holding that people must simply work hard and take individual responsibility for their own lives. Hagar also represents a strong individualistic ethic, for she refuses to depend on anyone but herself in her confrontation with old age and death.
Abstract The writer of this paper reviews and discusses the plots and main characters in both works of writing which center around the subject of adultery. This paper focuses on the differences and similarities between Jason and Charles, in which both deal with issues of fidelity, albeit in different manners. The writer contends and makes clear why a major related difference between both men is their level of self-involvement. This paper examines the manner in which Jason shows no loyalty to his wives while Charles, on the other hand, cares deeply for his wife and often seems more concerned with her welfare than his own. This paper analyzes the characteristics of both Jason and Charles, who are total opposites in every way, including what they want from life and their determination to get it.
From the Paper "The first obvious difference between Charles and Jason relates to their faithfulness. Jason is not at all faithful to Medea, cheating on her and marrying another woman. At the same time, he shows no real love towards either of his wives. In contrast, Charles is completely and blindly faithful to his wife. He provides her with unconditional love and will do anything for her. In their relationships with their wives then, Charles and Jason are opposites, with Charles the completely unfaithful husband and Jason the completely faithful. Jason and Charles are also opposites in what they want from life and their determination to get it. While Jason is driven and will do anything to get what he wants, Charles has no ambition at all."
Abstract This paper is a philosophical evaluation of the story of Medea. The paper argues that this was not a sudden act, and that Medea's emotional state had led her to act rashly in the past, although this time she went beyond all expectations. Her emotions of anger and love controlled her, and eventually led her to murder her children to avenge her husband Jason's actions.
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"Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, believe that emotions, both good and bad, should be suppressed in order to make reasonable and rational judgments. Those who use emotions as a basis for their actions are not following this philosophy on life, and therefore they would lead a corrupted life filled with misguided actions. A perfect example of how emotions can corrupt a person's life is the tragedy of Medea. She killed her children to revenge her husband from leaving her family so he could regain his stature as royalty by marrying the daughter of King Kreon of Corinth. Medea's act of revenge against her husband analyzed through a stoic's perspective leads to the conclusion that she was culpable of her crime."
Abstract This paper describes Euripides? play "Medea" as a story about crimes of passion. Through the character of Medea, Euripides illustrates how one woman can become so overcome with rage and vengeance that she disregards all logic. The writer shows how Medea, through bitter revenge, destroys not only what is important to Jason, but to herself as well. Medea's character demonstrates how one person can escape the realm of sanity and do irrational things in the heat of the moment causing irreversible damage.
From the Paper "Medea's weakness is revealed through her excessive love and devotion for her husband, Jason. When he leaves her, she is hurt. Her emotion is expressed when explains to the women of Corinth that her heart is "crushed" and that her life has no pleasure left. The depth of her sadness is such that she says she wants to die, explaining that Jason was her whole life. (24) Medea's pain quickly turns to anger, which in turn becomes an intense and irrational need for revenge."
An analysis of the relationship between culture and economics and gentrification according to Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification".
Abstract This paper examines the arguments found in Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification". The paper explains the term gentrification and describes how culture and economics are closely related to the gentrification of ethnically defined urban neighborhoods. The paper then describes the four case neighborhoods used in the study - Little Italy, Corso Italia, Greektown and the Gerrard India Bazaar and discusses if the article's arguments are relevant to them. The paper includes six potential discussion questions and answers at the end.
Table of Contents:
Summary of Relevant Arguments
Criticism and Identification of Gaps
Applications to the GTA
Six Potential Discussion Questions
From the Paper "The reader of this article who then visits the ethnic neighborhoods will discover that the statements made are verified. Greektown, for example is clearly commercially constructed, just as Italian culture in Little Italy is specifically produced for the sake of the market. However, the GTA is comprised of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York; in order to apply the theory or the findings of the article to the GTA, culture would have to be sufficiently prominent as to become a commodity. If there is not a culture that is unique for an area, then urban space will have to be reinvested on the basis of some other commodity."
Abstract This paper discusses the Ancient Greek Play, "Medea," written by Euripides. It describes the plot of the play and discusses the characters and their relationships within the play, particularly those of Medea and Jason. The paper focuses on a modern interpretation and how it can disclose another side of the matter and demonstrate that some sense can be found precisely in the irrationality and absurdness of Medea's outrageous deeds.
From the Paper "In conclusion, although it is impossible to absolve Medea from her guilt and her atrocious crimes, the modern reader can perceive the tragedy beyond her apparent cruelty. The result of Medea's crimes is horrifying, but we have to take into consideration the great injustice done to her by her husband. In a patriarchic society, there were no further perspectives for a woman than to live her role as a wife and mother. Once this order is disrupted, Medea finds herself with no identity of her own, in spite of her strong personality. Thus, if her murders cannot be justified, her psychological reaction to her husband's desertion can be at least explained. Jason's fault, although seemingly much smaller cannot be justified except and it only discloses his egotistic and purely material pursuits."
Abstract The paper discusses how in "Medea", Jason betrays Medea's devotion for another woman and in "The Metamorphosis", Grete betrays Gregor's sibling love by rejecting him. The paper notes another parallel in that both betrayals may be justified for the same reason; both are committed for the family. The paper explains why these betrayals, shattering as they may be to the main characters, are essential for each family's future good.
From the Paper "Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn." -William Shakespeare. Truer words were never written than those above of Shakespeare's, who must have pictured the principal character of Euripides's eponymous tragedy, Medea, in his mind. Enraged by her husband's infidelity, Medea seeks atrocious revenge on him, his new bride, and the king of Corinth. On the other hand, Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis revolves around Gregor Samsa, who awakes one morning transformed as a beetle. Different as these two works may seem, they are, however, linked by the betrayal of the main character by a family member of theirs whom they most love. These betrayals are doubtless viewed as despicable and selfish if one respects everything the principal characters have done for them; however, they may be justified, and even viewed as noble, if one considers appropriately the circumstances, reasons, and logical benefits that prompted them in the first place."
Abstract "Medea" is the ancient Greek tale of jealousy and revenge involving a woman betrayed by her husband. This paper explains how, in the book by Euripides, the story begins just after Medea has been betrayed and then flashes back to the events that brought Medea and Jason to that point. Euripides does this to emphasize the important part of the novel and show that the journey to this point was not as important as Jason's adulterous actions. The paper also touches on Pasolini's "Medea" (1970), which, in contrast, begins when Jason is a boy and proceeds chronologically. The paper shows that, despite this contrast, the two versions are wholly similar, since one is based on the other; they show that some forms of revenge are impossible to understand.
From the Paper "Medea's inner struggle with Jason led her to believe that the world was a corrupt place. After leaving Colchis, she never found acceptance by any other people and because of her past her children were not welcome either. Although Medea can still be sharp with her words, her abilities are not as strong as they were when she lived in Colchis. Like the fleece, which lost its value and aura when it was stolen from its homeland, Medea as well has lost her luster. Medea fought to get her children accepted by Creon and the people of Corinth, even if it meant she would not be able to be with them."
Abstract This paper examines how Joseph Smith Jr., a noble saint during the 1800's, fits the definition of an Ancient Greek hero who was characterized as savior with great strength and an extraordinary destiny and quest.
From the Paper "One hears great stories of noble saints, yet when was the last time someone said that a saint was a great hero, let alone one who fit the Greek's definition of a hero? Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, embodies every aspect of the Greek heroic pattern: mainly his curious destiny, his marvelous quest, and the tragic fact that he did not receive any rewards. Joseph Smith Jr. was born December 23, 1803, in Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont. Even as a child, he had the strength of a hero. His mother once wrote: ? . . . an epidemic of typhus fever passed over the land and all the Smith children were sorely afflicted? (Smith, 29). Joseph suffered from necrosis of the bone. A team of doctors suggested a new operation, (only removing infected areas of the bone,) instead of amputation. During that operation, Joseph refused to take any liquor or be tied to the bed. He desired his free will, and his family believed it was wrong to drink. This is an instance of his great strength, even in times of discomfort. Later in his life while boarding in the home of a Mr. Isaac Hale, Joseph met and fell in love with his daughter Emma. They were wed January 18, 1827, by Squire Tarbill, in South Bainbridge, New York."
Abstract This paper compares the two versions of Medea, one by Euripides and another by Seneca. The Greek mythological Medea is known for her evil nature and dangerous passions, which drove her wild with jealousy, and she committed a series of murders to make her husband suffer. This paper examines the story of Medea.
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"Medea is a despicable character of Greek mythology and Euripides later produced a play on her story. The Euripides's version of Medea is the most popular though many others presented their own versions. Along with Euripides, Seneca also produced a well-known play on the subject. There have been slight differences in all available versions of Medea, but the plot remains the same. Medea was the princess of Colchis who fell in love with Jason and helped him obtain the Golden Fleece through her powers of Witchcraft. She knew magic and sorcery and often used her skills for her ulterior motives."
Abstract This paper discusses the theme of sexuality as seen by Benjy, the mentally retarded Compson brother in William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury". Using many well chosen in-text citations, this essay discusses how Benjy understands the sexuality of his sister Caddy, what sexuality implies for him, and how he tries to free her from her sexuality.
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"In William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, characters appear to trip and stumble through time as they attempt to narrate a past that is so painful for them that they sometimes lose control of their memories in narrating them. While the episodes in the different characters? chapters seem to flow from their minds without restrictions, there are, if closely examined, correlations between the memories. While Quentin's and Jason's memory triggers can be subtle and nested in dialogue, Benjy?s, because he is mentally impaired, are much more concrete; he relies on concrete images and objects as triggers for his memories. In the earliest episodes of Benjy's narration, clothing becomes an important symbol for sexuality that then serves as a trigger for Benjy's memories involving his sister Caddy and his issues with her sexuality."?
Abstract A study of the meanings behind William Faulkner's 'Sound and the Fury'. In the novel, Faulkner examines death from many different perspectives within the Compson family. The characters of Quentin, Jason, and Caddy are afflicted with three main types of death: physical, spiritual and emotional. Faulkner also uses the characters of the Compson family to demonstrate that various forms of death often serve as coping mechanisms by which people try to deal with an oftentimes incomprehensible world.
From the Paper "In the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, Faulker examines death from many different perspectives within the Compson family. The characters of Quentin, Jason, and Caddy are afflicted with three main types of death: physical, spiritual, and emotional. Within the framework of death, Faulkner illustrates his pessimistic view of the fate of the Compsons, and quite possibly of mankind. By using the Compson children as examples, Faulkner explores death on a physical, spiritual, and emotional level throughout the novel."
Abstract The following paper discusses many themes revolving around the role of women in these two works. They include marriage and adultery, anger coping and revenge. The themes are compared and contrasted with both works.
From the Paper "The play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen and the play Medea by Euripides have independent-minded women as central characters. Hedda Gabler and Medea refuse to conform to standards set forth by society regarding their roles as women. Ibsen and Euripides show the restrictions and biases society places on Hedda Gabler and Medea by exploring the themes of marriage and revenge. Hedda Gabler takes place in Norway in the early 1900s, while Medea takes place in ancient Greece. Regardless of the setting, society's treatment of Hedda Gabler and Medea is similar. The similarity in the treatment of both women illustrates the universality of sexism. As women, Hedda Gabler and Medea are expected to adhere to different roles and standards than the men in their lives. Ibsen and Euripides use the lives of Hedda Gabler and Medea to show how stereotypes and sexist beliefs contribute to society's treatment and view of women."
Abstract The following paper discusses the way in which Faulkner's characters: Benjy, Quentin, Jason, and Dilsey, display the common views on racial issues of the time, as well as Faulkner's own views of the society he lives in. The writer examines how each character shows a different side of Southern life, and varying degrees of understanding towards the African- American cause.
From the Paper "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery" (Lincoln 636). President Abraham Lincoln did free the slaves January first of 1863, creating chaos in the American South (Segal 244). Slavery, being abolished, had been replaced by confusion. African American wageworkers replaced slaves in most jobs, but did not share in the wealth of white men (Hale 94). The Jim Crow laws left black citizens living in segregation, in poverty, and with the constant threat of violence, despite the government's intention of creating a separate but equal society (Chafe 31). The white man still perceived himself as superior to other races, and asserted and reiterated their inferiority with every word and gesture (Chafe 1). William Faulkner was raised during the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, when the pre-existing social structure was banned, and none had been conceived to replace it (Morris 12). His characters in The Sound and the Fury exhibit his uncertainty with respect to the racial issues of the era. Benjy, a mentally handicapped man, does not perceive racial differences and is unable to act upon his "superiority". Quentin III is the typical southern gentleman - always aware of blacks, and perceiving himself as above them (Davis 71). Jason, the youngest son, has become burdened by his social position - he has been forced to lower himself to the level of a working class "slave" to support his family, despite the shame it brings him. Quentin IV seeks attention, love, and protection, but cannot accept it from the only person who offers it, Dilsey the African American housekeeper (Davis 70). Finally in part four of the novel Faulkner reveals his own views of the restoration in Mississippi. He views and tells Dilsey's story from a literate, white, southern male point of view, showing his inability to criticize Southern notions, and his sympathy and respect for all black people (Howe 61). Faulkner's fictional family, the Compsons, exemplify the different views of racial inequality that were common during the reconstruction, and the author's own uncertainty.
