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Basquiat--Portraits in Cinema and in Print, 2008.
A comparison of the film, "Basquiat," directed by Julian Schnabel and the book, "Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art," written by Phoebe Hoban, both biographies of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of half-Haitian, half-Cuban artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. It compares two biographies of the artist - a film, "Basquiat," written and directed by Julian Schnabel and a book, "Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art," written by Phoebe Hoban. The paper reeviews each and discusses how fair each one is in its representation of Basquiat.
From the Paper
"A more balanced book, with the perspective of years that is less interested in gossip and more on Basquiat's legacy as African-American outsider artist, a man who inspired others to create, will hopefully be written someday. A budding art student seeking to truly understand Basquiat would be better directed to studying his visual works. Someone trying to understand his soul might be better directed to the film, for all of its brevity. Everyone, however, who is familiar with Basquiat can at least take this one lesson from his legacy--the importance of art to young people in the world today. Without the ability to hone his technique and to find his artist voice, Basquiat would simply be another drug addict, long forgotten by the word. Words and the left side of the brain are not suited for everyone, as they seek to find a vehicle of expression, and using art to help alienated young people connect with the world is important, not just for tormented individuals like Basquiat, but for everyone striving to live their lives in a more meaningful fashion. Art is a way to express life eternally, and transcends gossip and fashion."
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Christian Dystopia in Green and Dostoevsky, 2008.
A comparison of Graham Green's "The Last Word" and Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Notes from the Underground".
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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The paper shows how Green in the "The Last Word" and Dostoevsky in "Notes from the Underground" both use a single character's life to illustrate the meaninglessness of modern existence. The paper highlights the presence of faith that shaped the lives and the works of both authors and points out the similarities in the style and use of narrative structure in both works.
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"Both Greene and Dostoevsky construct short works, rather than long, large sprawling novels as was the fashion in the 19th century. Their studies in the dangers of attempting to create an anti-Christian or post-Christian utopia are short, concentrated intense works that focus on the consciousness of a single individual. The authors, to render a sharp portrait or case study, frequently deploy stream-of-consciousness and fragmented narrative to reinforce what they believed to be ancient, eternal truths."
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Poe and Psychology, 2008.
A discussion on the meaning of evil in the lives of the characters of Edgar Allan Poe's novels, "The Imp of the Perverse", "The Black Cat "and "The Tell-Tale Heart".
1,449 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper compares the roles of the leading characters in three of Edgar Allan Poe's books, "The Imp of the Perverse", "The Black Cat "and "The Tell-Tale Heart". The paper notes that in all three books Poe connects a logical and rational argument with an irrational plot. The paper discusses how, without motive, the main characters exhibit all acts of evil while participating in horrific crimes. The paper concludes that the stories written by Edgar Allan Poe always combine the psychological with the supernatural, hinting at the connection between the human psyche and some hidden forces of the universe.
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"Evil is therefore inextricably related to irrationality, and therefore almost uncontrollable. Although psychoanalysis had not been born yet in Poe's time, it is obvious that the writer's psychological investigation of evil is very deep. Poe recognizes the influence of the subconscious over the human reason, and many times, its overwhelming power. He compares the man sitting on the edge of a precipice with someone who is ready to plunge into his own irrationality and obey his darkest impulses: "And because our reason violently deters us from the brink, therefore do we the most impetuously approach it. There is no passion in nature so demoniacally impatient as that of him who, shuddering upon the edge of a precipice, thus meditates a plunge. To indulge, for a moment, in any attempt at thought, is to be inevitably lost."(Poe, 296) This simile between the free plunge into the abyss and the modern definition of the subconscious gulf underlying our minds reveals Poe as a predecessor of psychoanalysis."
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Personal Statement for Mental Health Graduate Program, 2008.
Presents the writer's personal statement for application to a graduate program in mental health counseling.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents the personal statement of a person pursuing studies in mental health and counseling. The paper relates that, in order to pay for these studies, the applicant worked with an adoption agency, and being of Chinese origin felt personally rewarded by assisting in the placement of Chinese children and specifically that of a little Chinese girl. The paper concludes with a discussion about the writer's intentions of pursuing a health and counseling career, which would be of value in assisting the underprivileged, as demonstrated by the help given to the adopted Chinese girl.
From the Paper
"I was put in charge of the Chinese adoption program because I am originally from China; my employers felt this background, especially culturally and linguistically, was invaluable to meet their ends. I found that I was able to help mediate issues that naturally arose between adopted children and their new families in this country. Especially when it came to older children, the importance of acting as a bridge between them and their new families was a crucial aspect of my work."
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The Bhagavad-Gita's Philosophy, 2008.
An examination of the lessons taught by the Bhagavad-Gita, the first-century B.C. Hindu Sanskrit poem.
1,129 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the Bhagavad-Gita's philosophy of reconciliation of divinity with earthly responsibility. It discusses how the Bhagavad-Gita, the first-century B.C. Hindu Sanskrit poem describes salvation in the afterlife as described by Krishna (God) to the Pandava warrior Arjuna on the eve of an important battle. The paper describes the lessons learned from the poem.
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"Arjuna's fighting in this battle then, which he wishes, rationally, not to do but which Krishna illustrates that he must, is but a part of the multiple cycles of life and death that the warrior prince has yet to complete on the way, ultimately, to his final state of nirvana. While Krishna does not deny to Arjuna the importance of earthly rationality, Krishna nevertheless shows Arjuna how Arjuna's current resistance to fighting on this battlefield, based on earthly attachment, must be overcome in order to eventually reach nirvana, the ultimate spiritual state of mind within which all further reincarnations cease."
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Mythology in "Moby Dick", 2008.
An examination of "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville and its mythological references to horrible creatures.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses the common themes in mythology reflecting the fears, emotions and flaws of the human mind as well as the classic struggle against horrible creatures with the power and potential to destroy those who are unfortunate enough to cross paths with the beasts. The paper specifically focuses on the mythological story of "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville. It discusses not only Moby Dick as a horrible creature, but also the obsession that Ahab has with the whale and his view of it as the root of all evil in the world.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Ahab's Obsession Explained
What Moby Dick Represents Symbolically
Moby Dick as Mythological Creature
Conclusion
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"More than just a whale, even the most horrible whale that ever existed, Moby Dick symbolizes much more in this story. Again, Ahab has made the whale the symbol of all of the problems he has ever encountered, and feels that by killing the whale, he will gain true emotional freedom. Obviously, it is impossible for a whale to have caused all of these problems for a human being, but in portraying the whale this way, Ahab is also shown as a symbol in himself. In this instance, Ahab can be viewed as all of the hatred and ignorance of man, represented in one physical being. If, as is intended, the story of "Moby Dick" is to be interpreted as mythology, then Ahab can be seen as a symbol for negative human emotions and reactions to the world around them, just as much earlier tales of mythology used various gods and even inanimate objects or forces of nature to represent something else."
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Conquering the Past, 2008.
A young woman's personal account of a difficult childhood and how she has overcome her challenges.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 34.95
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The writer relates that had she not gone through bad things in her life, she would not be the person she is today. The writer reveals that her mother is a drug abuser and an alcoholic and bravely asserts that the truest test of her ability is her determination to live courageously like her father and to overcome the hardships in life. The writer believes that the future is hers to control by accepting the fact that she can only change herself.
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"Throughout my seventeen years of living, I've encountered all kinds of situations, both good and bad. If I had not gone through bad things in my life, I would not be the person I am today. I wish that I could say that I have lived in a quiet household where I was not afraid to go home to everyday after school. Mom always slept too much, drank a lot, had mood swings that went up and down, and kept a filthy house. I don't want to say mom is a bad person, but she was definitely a difficult person to live with. Noone other than me really knows what went on behind the scenes at my house; I can tell you that it was never pretty. Even so, I have always thought that if I could fight my way through life I would eventually win."
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"Moby Dick", 2008.
An analysis of the symbols of good and evil in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick".
1,329 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper shows how the presence of good and evil in "Moby Dick" is best represented and personified by the two major characters, Ishmael and Captain Ahab. The paper illustrates how young Ishmael is the symbol of goodness, paradoxically aligned with Ahab who, although he tries to establish himself as a hero, is essentially evil.
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"According to Melville scholar John Bryant, commenting in Ungraspable Phantom: Essays on Moby Dick, the Old Testament Hebrew word for "good" refers to that which "gratifies the senses and which gives aesthetic or moral satisfaction," while the New Testament Greek word means "moral or physical quality and sometimes that which is noble, honorable, admirable and worthy," 1 a reference to specific traits held by a human being which are expressed via his/her psychological makeup and how one behaves under ordinary and at times extraordinary circumstances. In contrast, William S. Glein, writing in The Meaning of Moby Dick, declares that "evil" comes from the root Hebrew meaning "to spoil. . . to break into pieces and so make worthless which binds together both the evil deed and its consequences.""
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Spirituality in "Moby Dick", 2008.
An analysis of the perspective on religion in "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville.
806 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper shows how, although "Moby Dick" is ostensibly about whaling and the whaling industry, much of the text is about the religious and spiritual search for meaning. The paper discusses the use of Biblical names and the symbolism throughout the book and concludes that whatever position one takes about the deeper meaning and mystery of this novel, "Moby Dick" will remain a much debated work.
From the Paper
"The religious aspects of the book are also furthered by the use of Biblical names. These names have direct reference to the Bible and to the central theme of the search for spiritual meaning. For example, Ishmael is, in a spiritual and existential sense, in exile or separated from the conventional understanding of religion. He rejects the conventional religious views of the society in which he lives and his decision to go to sea in a symbolic act, which refers to the need to search for meaning and God."
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Volunteerism, 2008.
A narrative account of a day of volunteering and the impact it had on the writer.
1,029 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper presents a personal account of the writer's experiences as a volunteer. The paper explains how the writer volunteered with a group of friends at the Top of Utah Marathon in Logan, an annual event that draws marathon runners from all over the world. It describes the writer's experiences on that day and the impact that this volunteer experience had on him.
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"What I saw on that early fall morning was people who were just like me - students, families, women, men, children, who wanted to stretch their boundaries and be something special for just one moment in time. I saw real people with real problems and real lives, who transcended all that for just a few hours and became heroes in their own right. That's what they were, you know, heroes, who made it all the way to the finish line, despite all the odds against them. Old and young, rich and poor, all the runners were the same on the fall day, and it made me feel as if I could do anything - anything that I wanted passionately to do."
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"Perceval", 2008.
An examination of the written version of the legend of "Perceval," published by French writer, Chretien de Troyes.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the legend of "Perceval," which grew in popularity when the French writer Chretien de Troyes published a popular written version in both France and Britain. The paper focuses on the content and the plot of the legend as it was written down. The paper also briefly discusses the history of its writing, particularly the fact that de Troyes did not complete it.
From the Paper
"The adventure of Perceval is similar to that of many other knights in these legends, beginning with the journey and the tests the hero must pass. This includes the need to maintain chastity, a test Perceval passes when he "has a close call with sexual temptation: slipping into bed with a demon in alluringly feminine form, he is only saved when his glance falls on the red cross inscribed on his sword pommel. The 'lady' and her silk tent disappear in a flash and a puff of smoke, leaving the tell-tale sulphurous stench of hell. A distraught Perceval stabs himself through the left thigh in penance" (Kaeuper 258). Such ability to resist is the mark of a knight, though many of the stories also suggest that the knight often fails this test at some point and then has to do penance to make up for his failure."
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Comparison and Contrast Essays, 2008.
A comparison of Bruce Catton's "Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts" and Russel Baker's "A Nice Place to Visit".
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper compares Bruce Catton's work, "Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts" and Russel Baker's essay, "A Nice Place to Visit" and asserts that both follow the comparison and contrast format of writing exceptionally well. The paper explains that where Catton seeks to impart his clearly defined passion and excitement for his subject, Baker wants us to share in his sarcastic assessment of Toronto as being clean and polite and thus boring. The paper posits that both works succeed in engaging the reader, although Baker's assessment has a problem that it requires the reader to take his side.
From the Paper
"Comparison and contrast essays serve a very distinct point - to show the differences and similiarities between individuals, groups, places, songs, etc. Within the structure of these essays, we find that there are two major methods of comparison: the subject-by-subject and the point-by-point. Within these two methods are also several different styles that authors employ. Bruce Catton's work, "Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts" takes a very serious and well balanced look at the two primary military generals of the U.S. Civil war."
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A Day in the Life of Clonorchis Sinensis, 2008.
This paper contains a creative account of the life of clonorchis sinensis, the Chinese liver fluke.
2,308 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper focuses on the Chinese liver fluke that is an extremely common worm parasite that lives in the body of its host, often humans. The paper writes from the perspective of this worm, in a first person account, about its prevalence, its significance to humans, its food sources and its methods of reproduction.
From the Paper
"Ah, it's another beautiful day in my neighborhood! How do I know? I don't have eyes, but I don't need them here, nestled in the bile ducts of my human host. All I need is right here with me, lots of tissue to feed on, like membranes and blood cells, and plenty of water to help me create my eggs. Ah, life is good when you're a clonorchis sinensis, or Chinese Liver Fluke, because you're incognito, no one knows you're home, and you have everything you need to survive! I can live right here for eight, and sometimes up to twenty years (if my human lives that long, but more on that later), you know, without my host ever figuring out I'm here, what could be better than that? So, how did I end up here, in this Asian adult host, living the free and easy life of a fluke? Well, it's a long story."
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Abortion and Feminism, 2008.
An examination of the arguments of Sidney Callahan in her article, "Abortion and The Sexual Agenda."
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the article, "Abortion and The Sexual Agenda," written by Sidney Callahan, in which she argues that the pro-choice movement has actually been harmful to the cause of feminism, pushing women toward a male-oriented version of sexuality and allowing them to become associated with the mass killing of unborn babies. The paper discusses her arguments.
Table of Contents:
The Callahan Argument
The Moral Right to Control One's Body
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Callahan (1986) claims that, because there is no moral justification for abortion, pro-choice feminists have aligned themselves with an immoral practice that hurts the cause of feminism. But Callahan's contention that there is no moral right to control one's own body when it is keeping another being alive is undermined by society's treatment of undeveloped and under-developed conjoined twins. In these cases, society clearly recognizes a moral right to control one's body, even at the expense of another being that Callahan would define as living and human. The moral right that Callahan claims does not exist, is, in fact, very present. And if there is a moral argument that can be extended to abortion, then Callahan's contention that pro-choice feminists have aligned themselves with an immoral practice can not be fully defended."
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Power and Corruption, 2008.
An analysis of the theme of power in John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath", Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons", P. J. Gibson's "Long Time Since Yesterday" and Susan Hazen Hammond's short story "The Women Warriors".
1,017 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper examines John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath", Arthur Miller's play "All My Sons", P. J. Gibson's "Long Time Since Yesterday" and Susan Hazen Hammond's short story of the Tewa tribe "The Women Warriors". The paper shows how these texts focus on the economic and political power of individuals or societies and how this power is transformed into abuse and corruption.
From the Paper
"John Steinbeck's classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, describes the period of economical transition during and after the Great Depression in America. The novel revolves around the traditional American leitmotif: the American Dream. It thus offers a glimpse of the changing society, which shifts from tradition to modernism: the land is no longer owned by individuals but by large companies that manage and control it with the sole purpose of obtaining the profit. The book is thus fraught with examples of the way in which the people that hold an economic advantage can transform this advantage into a form of ruthless abuse."
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