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"2001: A Space Odyssey", 2002.
A discussion of three major themes at work in Arthur Clarke's novel, "2001: A Space Odyssey".
1,060 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper looks at how Arthur C. Clarke?s "2001: A Space Odyssey" is an account of human progress contrived by a superior intellect. It examines how, unlike many novels that magnify a single blink in the historical spectrum, it traverses the broad range of humankind?s evolution. In particular, it looks at how the three themes that Arthur C. Clarke primarily focuses on in this novel comprise the development of mankind, the clash of human advancement with the continuous evolution of technology, and, ultimately, the role of a superior intelligence in the voyage of human evolution.
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"The heart of the narrative lies in the gradual development of humanity, and the entire book is founded upon this theme. As the story begins, man is characterized by the vile ?man-apes.? These creatures neatly correspond with the established stereotypes associated with ancient man. These beasts struggle to operate at the intellectual equivalence of the animal kingdom when suddenly the introduction of a celestial monolith thrusts them to the forefront of progress. The monolith prompts one of the man-apes to use stones for hunting, and the age of simple tools and machines is ushered in. This simple link in the chain of evolution may have very well saved the human race from famine and extinction."
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The Musical Experience of "2001: A Space Odyssey", 2002.
Examines the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" as not only a visual experience, but a musical one as well.
1,007 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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Describes and analyzes the score used in the Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "2001: A Space Odyssey". The paper provides descriptions of scenes in the movie and the accompanying music and explains the images that the music attempts to project through the use of sound, voice, and silence.
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"The film is not only a visual experience; it is also a musical journey. Filmed at a slow pace, the opening scene is an image shot from behind earth?s moon with the sun rising over the earth?s crescent shape in the blackness of space. This scene shows the earth, moon, and sun in a vertical alignment. Richard Strauss?s Thus Spake Zarathustra is playing in the background. This scene is striking and beautiful and Strauss?s piece sets the mood for what must be the majestic experience of outer space."
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"2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Lost Horizon", 2002.
A comparison of "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Arthur C. Clarke and "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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An examination of the similarities and differences between Arthur C. Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and James Hilton's "Lost Horizon". The author identifies core beliefs which both novels hold including their concern with what it is to be human. However, it is also illustrated how different the novels are with regard to structure, literary techniques, and characterizations.
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"Lost Horizon has a more traditional narrative structure, with an enclosing frame involving characters who talk about the central figure, remembering him in the past. 2001, on the other hand, at first glance seems to lack a cohesive literary structure and to be instead a series of barely related incidents at different time periods, with different characters and somewhat obscure situations. Yet, the two novels both have a core belief in the ability and innate moral sense of the human being and a belief in positive human development."
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Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey", 1994.
This paper critiques the film Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey": Title, characters, technology, plot, structure, dialogue and theme.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The ending of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey appears to many viewers to be too obscure and even to have little to do with the film as a whole, but this is a misreading of what takes place. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a film that may appear to lack a cohesive literary structure and to be instead a series of barely related incidents at different time periods, with different characters and somewhat obscure situations. The protracted journey through the starscape near the end of the film and the peculiar imagery that succeeds it, all occurring without external comment or explanation, can add to the sense that there is a lack of cohesion and purpose to the film. In truth, though, the structure of this film is carefully wrought and coheres around thematic concerns, recurring images, and a central issue that carries the plot to a logical if tentative conclusion. There is meaning in the ending, and to ascertain this meaning it is necessary to consider the structure of the entire film and the manner in which the filmmaker carries meaning through imagery and ... "
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The Ethics of "2001: A Space Odyssey", 2002.
A summary and interpretation of the 2001 story, based mainly upon the movie. Ethical issues are addressed and related to a Christian viewpoint.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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In this paper the plot of the movie directed by Stanley Kubrick and the book written by Arthur C. Clarke are summarized with emphasis on the philosophical and ethical issues presented in the story. A more detailed analysis of the ethical issues, including man becoming god and Hal the computer, concludes the paper. The paper is written from a Christian perspective and relates the story to Biblical examples.
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"2001: A Space Odyssey" was written by Arthur C. Clarke and published in 1968 at about the same time as the movie of the same title was released. It is interesting to note that the film and the book were being produced at the same time. Rather than to base one on the other, the movie and the book were made almost as one, with modifications being made to suit the needs of the writer and director. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the movie was left more open-ended than the book, and tended to draw either praise for its ingenuity or harsh judgment for its dullness and lack of imagination. Whether the first or the latter opinion is correct, one thing is for certain: 2001 is an epic that changed the face of science fiction and paved the way for a whole new way of thinking."
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Technology in 2001: A Space Odyssey, 2004.
This paper considers the three stages of technology described in Clarke's "A Space Odyssey."
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines Arthur Clarke's science fiction novel "2001: A Space Odyssey." This paper considers the three stages of technology described and then analyzes whether the technology is extraterrestrial in origin or not.
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"Analyze in detail the three stages of technology presented in the novel and conclude with your thoughts on the concept that the origin and cultivation of technology is extraterrestrial. In Arthur C. Clarke's novel "A Space Odyssey" the idea of technological innovation is explored in great detail. Clarke presents three different stages of technological advancement and explores the consequences of each."
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2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick, 1996.
Analyzes 1968 science fiction film as expression of social yearning for cosmic, mythic connection, using [E.T.] as another example.
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"Janet Hocker Rushing refers to a yearning for wholeness in our time, something that all cultures have longed for in some degree. Our own age is seen as one of fragmentation, secularization, and an absence of unity, leaving us with a modern need for transcendence such as has been noted by a number of writers. Rushing finds that we seek this sense of the transcendent in our entertainment and our art, and she refers to the fact that our modern audiences find transcendence addressed in movies, notably science fiction films that make a cosmic connection in mythic form. She cites E.T. as one particular representative of this genre, and she applies what she calls the "perennial philosophy" to this film, as will be done here with reference to another science fiction film of an earlier era and one of the first to make this mythic connection most directly..."
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Metaphorical Murders in August Wilson's Plays, 2007.
An examination of the evolution of female characters and the reoccurring theme of a metaphorical murder in August Wilson's plays.
4,690 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 120.95
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This paper discusses female characters and metaphorical murders in August Wilson's plays. It describes Wilson's women in his plays and how the evolution of his female characters is played out in his ten-cycle play format. The paper argues that the status of these women is complicated and that each strong female character builds upon the experiences of another.
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"Tonya understands this specter of prison, and like Martha, Rose, and Risa, finds a metaphorical murder necessary in order to end her own involvement in the cycle. For Tonya, an abortion is the only way to take control of her life. At the same time, this metaphorical murder is different then Wilson's earlier plays. Although Tonya is metaphorically murdering King's legacy, she is no longer a castrating threat. Her control and self-directedness, are accepted by King. Although he disagrees with Tonya's desire for an abortion, there is a sense that he will accept her decision. He tries to convince Tonya; he does not command her. The metaphorical murder is no longer as strong a threat because the men and women are becoming more equal partners."
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"Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir", 2002.
A review of Lauren Slater's autobiography, "Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 1 source, $ 80.95
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This paper is an examination of Lauren Slater's "Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir". This controversial "auto-biography" is examined for the content and construction, this essay looks at the representation of the author's life through her words.
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Moll Flanders - Metaphorical Analysis, 2002.
Analysis of Defoe's novel "Moll Flanders", and his use of metaphores to describe the lives of the urban poor and the society in which they live.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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Moll Flanders stands quite alone in the world. The older Moll lives a life of financial security in Virginia. Defoe reveals, through Moll, not only the kind of necessity that drives the urban poor to a life of crime, but also the kind of society which allows Moll to prosper. Social identities became fluid; money could bring power and prestige. Moll's social identity is unfixed because she uses it in a system of trade, selling sex, affection, or the goods she steals.
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Literal and Metaphorical Death in Literature, 2006.
This paper discusses and compares the theme of death in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and James Joyce's "The Dead."
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper analyzes the primary elements representing literal and metaphorical death as invoked by the characters in Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Joyce's "The Dead." The writer of this paper examines the metaphorical embodiments of death that are heavily present in Ibsen's novel while evaluating the symbolism in regards to death in Joyce's work which is related to primary and secondary characters.
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"Perhaps the effect that the uncovered secrets and glorified memories have upon the characters in both works is each author's way of expressing their beliefs that death, in an emotional sense, is based on choice. This of course is the polar opposite of physical death, which is the one thing human beings have no real control over."
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"Total Recall" and the Skeptic's Argument - A Metaphorical Unity, 2002.
A look at the philosophical skeptic's argument within the film "Total Recall".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is an examination of the philosophical skeptic's argument and how it is expressed in the film, "Total Recall". The paper examines the skeptic's argument, the definition and application within the film of strong and weak knowledge, and of the very sense of reality that Douglas Quaid so passionately holds on to.
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The implications of Metaphors on Organisational Life, 2007.
An overview of the use of metaphors in organisational situations.
3,925 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper aims to critically review, examine and explain how different metaphors impact organisational life, with the help of academic text and examples from personal experience. This author has carried this out by focusing on three commonly used organisational metaphors. The paper has been roughly divided into four sections with the author concluding that while metaphors use evocative images to help us understand situations, if taken too seriously they can eventually lead to managers making poor decisions.
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Machine Metaphor
Organism Metaphor
Culture Metaphor
Illustration of Metaphors through my Organisational Experience
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"Machine metaphor is arguably the most popular metaphor used in organisations and effectively the most influential metaphor to have influenced organisational life. This metaphor portrays an organisation as a machine, which is made up of several different parts, with each part playing a defined role, with the ultimate aim of achieving organisational goals and objectives. This mechanistic aspect is inherent in virtually all organisational functions, starting from planning, organising, and implementing to evaluation and control. In this concept people are considered as mere operators of machines and the focus is on maximum efficiency and productivity.
"Organisations that are designed and operated as if they were machines are usually called "bureaucracies" (Morgan, G, 1998). In mechanistic organisations things tend to be monotonous and predictable, such as arrival time, time for breaks, change over of employees, etc. Very often the work tends to be mechanical and repetitive, especially at the lower levels. Two of the greatest examples of the mechanistic model are Ford and McDonalds. During the industrial revolution, "the assembly line" by Ford proved to be a great success, and in the current times McDonalds has set up a great example by "mechanising the organisation of all its franchise outlets throughout the world, to produce a uniform product". (Morgan, G, 1998)."
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Article Review: "Prototypicality among Metaphors", 2005.
Reviews and discusses D. G. MacKay's article, "Prototypicality among Metaphors: On the Relative Frequency of Personification and Spatial Metaphors in Literature written for Children Versus Adults ".
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that Donald G. MacKay's article, "Prototypicality among Metaphors: On the Relative Frequency of Personification and Spatial Metaphors in Literature written for Children Versus Adults", explores the profuse use of personification metaphors in the English language especially in poetry. The paper reports the findings of MacKay's study and describes the way the writer would apply these findings about metaphors to how she teaches college students.
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" If I was a teaching assistant and I had to explain this to apathetic college students I would introduce the idea of metaphors by asking the group to come up with as many metaphors as they could. Hopefully the results would be two-fold, first it would point out the prevalence of metaphors in day-to-day life and secondly it would show the higher frequency of personification metaphors. I'm assuming that most of these kids will not have thought much about metaphors and assumedly will not have thought about everyday metaphors like container or metonymy metaphors."
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Organizational Metaphors, 2003.
A discussion on the organization of work according to the business environment in which organizations operate.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper describes the ways which work is organized and the way in which information technology is employed in organizations in terms of metaphors such as the machine, the organism and the brain respectively. It discusses the definition of the word ?metaphor? and its significance for understanding organizations. For each metaphor, their fundamental concepts are examined, after which theories and principles developed to aid our understanding of these three specific metaphors are discussed. The metaphors are then analyzed for their effectiveness and appropriateness for our understanding of recent developments in the use of information technology in organizations.
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What is a Metaphor?
The Machine Metaphor
Theories on Mechanistic Approach
Basic Characteristics
Strengths and Limitations
The Organism Metaphor
Theories on Organismic Approach
Basic Characteristics
Strengths and Limitations
The Brain Metaphor
Theories on the Brain Metaphor
Basic Characteristics
Strengths and Limitations
Conclusion
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"Founders of the this theory, Lyndall Urwick, Henri Fayol and F.Mooney, took planning, coordination and control features of management as the core of their theory. The implementation of this theory creates hierarchically structured bureaucratic organizations with predetermined objectives, pre-defined jobs and specifically defined lines of communication and command. This kind of an organization design is similar with a machine design. They focused more on efficient operation of organizations so treated organizations as if they were machines and they ignored the human side. Their main objective was to make human fit the mechanical organizations."
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