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"Gods Go Begging", 2008.
A review of Alfredo Vea's novel on the world after the war in Vietnam, "Gods Go Begging."
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses Alfredo Vea's novel, "Gods Go Begging" that presents many vignettes and interrelated stories in a strange canvas of the real and the imaginary, that force the reader to provide his own definition of the world in the wake of the war in Vietnam. The paper discusses the plots and characters of the book and what the reader can take away from the novel as a whole.
From the Paper
"In their own way, these various characters are like characters in Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson: grotesques. But Anderson was not quite right in his belief that these various characters had become grotesques because they had seized upon some single and incomplete truth (Anderson, 23-24), but because of their inability to express themselves. (Cowley, Introduction," 14) In much the same way, Vea's characters in Gods Go Begging suffer from a similar inability to express themselves. Trying, failing, trying again, they often lash out against whatever is in their path, sometimes attacking the very things they love. (Vea, 312)"
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"Sonnet 126" by Petrarch, 2008.
An investigation into premise and images of "Sonnet 126" by Francesco Petrarch.
1,404 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper looks at one of Francesco Petrarch's most challenging poems, his "Sonnet 126" or "Canonziere". The paper discusses the form and structure of Petrarch's poem and suggest that the work is, at least in part, inaptly named: It is not really a "sonnet" at all as such an item is characteristically defined. The paper also describes the premise of the song and discusses the major images and metaphors in the poem.
From the Paper
"Drawing from our class notes, we know that Petrarch, if sonnet 89 is any indication, would much rather be a prisoner of love than a man free of the entanglements of love. Seen in that light, he is a man who happily confines himself to a prison of his own making for a woman who either does not wish to love him or cannot love him. When observing how Petrarch idealizes Laura, and when one considers how he relentlessly employs the first person, it is hard not to arrive at the conclusion that the writer is really writing about himself as a love-struck bard. Ultimately, Petrarch has made a virtue out of being a love-struck suitor condemned to fall short of receiving the love of his "Laura" in his lifetime."
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"The English Reform Act of 1867", 2008.
A review of the contents and arguments of "The Politics of Democracy: The English Reform Act of 1867" by Gertrude Himmelfarb.
1,707 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper reviews and summarizes "The Politics of Democracy: The English Reform Act of 1867" by Gertrude Himmelfarb. More specifically, the paper discusses the Himmelfarb's position that the Reform Act of 1867 was the most significant event in British history, specifically with regard to establishing household suffrage and democratic principles.
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"Himmelfarb's real intentions and arguments are crystal clear. She wants to convince her readers that the Conservatives are responsible for the Reform Act, and history misrepresents their role in the affairs of the 19th century. The Liberals are not a progressive and altruistic party. She insinuates that the Conservative party is superior and works for the national interests, while Liberalism is an unstable and unimaginative ideology. Liberals see politics as a "rolling stone, uncontrollable and predictable" (Himmelfarb, 1967, p.123.). Civilisation is like the flickering flame of candle waiting to be snuffed out by the political mismanagement of the Liberal party. How, Himmelfarb asks, can such a party be responsible for the Reform Act of 1867? Only a strong and respectable party like the Tories could accomplish such a task. Although the Liberals advocated the Reform Act, Himmelfarb asserts that the "Reform Act was a Conservative measure, initiated and carried by a Conservative government"
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"Diamond Grill", 2008.
An analysis of how Fred Wah reflects on his multicultural heritage in his biofiction work, "Diamond Grill".
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines Fred Wah's bio-fiction work, "Diamond Grill." It describes how Wah's words and ideas challenge binaries and how he reflects on his multicultural heritage throughout the book. The paper also questions why deconstructing oppositional thinking is important and discusses this in the context of Wah's work, "Diamond Grill."
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"One must deconstruct oppositional thinking and analyze whether one can be both taken at face value based only on their individual person (regardless of race), and at the same time still champion a love for one's racial origin. Wah asks, "Why deny the immigrant his or her real world?" (125) and, at the same time, rejects society's ideal of what his family's "residue" must be: "Sorry, but I'm just not interested in this collective enterprise erected from the sacrosanct great railway imagination dedicated to harvesting a dominant white cultural landscape" (ibid). Again, even Wah admits it is difficult to loosen oneself from the bias that directs us to categorize people based on their race. The author himself notices glimpses of Chinese in his children's body posture, and searches for the hint of the "Nordic gloom" in their countenances (133). His brother Donnie is "the blondest Asian in our family" (140), "too blond to be the best Chinese cook in the family" (ibid). This is a bit of comic rhetoric on behalf of the writer: it is difficult to rid ourselves of these illusions, as society imputes them on a continual basis."
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Toni Morrison's "Beloved", 2008.
An analysis of the themes of ghosts, time, memory and trauma in Toni Morrison's "Beloved".
1,814 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses how Toni Morrison's "Beloved" offers sometimes confusing allegories stressing the power of the past over what may be bizarre events of the present and future. The paper also examines the ghost in the story, called "Beloved", and how the power of Beloved can be seen in how it forces attention to the past in those who need to exhume it and that whatever or whomever Beloved was, she had worked a kind of magic in evoking the deepest feelings of those with whom she insisted on living. The paper concludes that the surviving adults in the novel must make an effort to overcome their pasts, realizing they are past what harmed them, and transform themselves.
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124 Bluestone Road, Cincinnati
Beloved
From the Paper
" At the beginning of Beloved, Morrison commented that Paul D had read of an incident in Cincinnati involving a slave woman who killed one of her children when her owner caught up with her, an example of the way in which Morrison added details in a matter of fact way that leaves the reader to knit together the story as he or she will. The manner in which characters arrive and leave is part of Morrison's able way of suggesting fluid time and how characters are often distracted by matters not of the immediate present. For instance, Sethe's son's, Howard and Buglar, ran away in 1873 after years of life with phenomena that made the household a misery. (Beloved 272) As for Paul D, upon his arrival he comes to terms with an obviously haunted house. "
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Book Review - "Planet of Slums.", 2008.
A book review of "Planet of Slums" by Mike Davis.
1,979 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper reviews the book by Mike Davis entitled "Planet of Slums" which critics describe as "groundbreaking, mind-stretching stuff." The writer describes Davis as a "social geographer", provides an in-depth account of the book and, while admitting that it could be depressing for some to read, recommends it highly.
From the Paper
"The hard cover copy of Planet of Slums that I reviewed is a compact, well-written 228 pages of academic argument. Unlike all too many treatises in this genre, the reader is not left to drown in jargon - Davis writes in a style that is accessible to most people, not just to subject specialists. This is appropriate, as he clearly means to speak to the everyman (or everywoman). This book appears intended to warn anyone who will listen of the unpleasant fate we are heading towards at unprecedented speed - a future in which most of the planet is swallowed by ever-spreading slums, and the majority of human beings are fated to live in festering squalor, rather than in the brave new world previously envisaged by more optimistic prophets. In Davis's words:"
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Washington's Inaugural Address and Final Address, 2008.
A comparison of President George Washington's inaugural address and his final address.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses President George Washington's first inaugural address, given in 1789 and his final, departing address as President, given in 1796. The paper compares and contrasts the two addresses and highlights two major continuities in both of Washington's speeches: his genuine reluctance to be President and his disdain for party politics.
From the Paper
"To close, there are many similarities between the First Inaugural Address of Washington and his final address as President. Most of all, Washington remains steadfast in his contempt of party politics and is consistent in his absence of a driving ambition that made the Presidency anything other than a duty that had to be fulfilled. Yet, God is noticeably less prominent in his second address, and one is left to wonder if the increased prominence of the Constitution suggests that it has almost taken on a sort of religious significance to America's First President. In the end, while Washington may have been unswerving in his revulsion of some things, his affection for other things grew with time."
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In-State Tuition and Illegal Immigrants, 2008.
An argument against providing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper focuses on the ongoing debate about tuition breaks for illegal immigrants and argues that illegal immigrants should not profit from their wrongdoing. The paper is of the opinion that American immigration law needs to be respected or America will find itself increasingly a haven for people who may pose security risks to the country. The paper points out that this issue is important since illegal immigration will be one of the defining issues of the next generation.
From the Paper
"Illegal immigration is a highly contentious matter in American society at the present time and it has been for a number of years. Simply put, the number of illegal immigrants in America has climbed steadily for some time and previous amnesty bills and threats to tighten border security have obviously done nothing to stop the flood of people from Mexico into America. Not least of all, the absorption of so many millions of illegal immigrants threatens to make a mockery of the United States immigration system, could lead to real troubles for the country's social welfare programs and, not least of all, constitutes a legitimate security threat; after all, it is exceedingly dangerous to have millions of people in any country who are undocumented and who could be potential saboteurs, terrorists, or violent felons."
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The Rhetorical Triangle, 2008.
This paper explains the application of the rhetorical triangle in the writing of argumentative essays.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses the function and significance of the rhetorical triangle's three elements: ethos, logos and pathos. The paper also shows how a well-rounded argument is not possible unless each of these components is in place. Moreover, the paper emphasizes how if a writer is not mindful of the rhetorical triangle, his or her efforts to influence others is usually doomed to failure.
From the Paper
"The Rhetorical Triangle or Aristotelian Triad is often misunderstood by students for no other reason than they are not used to applying it when writing argumentative essays. Be that as it may, it is important to understand how to use the Rhetorical Triangle and each of its component parts for no other reason than that, if you cannot, someone who is arguing against you might be able to do so - and that could lead to their ideas, and not yours, gaining pre-eminence. To start with, the Rhetorical Triangle has three parts - the ethos, the logos, and the pathos. The first element is basically how the writer presents him or herself: does he or she engage in "cheapshots?" Is the writer well-informed and balanced in his/her assessment of the topic? Is there an effort to establish a "common ground" with the reader? "
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The Real Home, 2008.
This paper analyzes the autobiography "Running in the Family" by Michael Ondaatje.
2,147 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the theme and construction of home in "Running in the Family", an autobiography by Michael Ondaatje. The paper explains how, although Ondaatje's home is both in Canada and Sri Lanka, his autobiography revolves primarily around his life in Sri Lanka. The paper highlights Ondaatje's stronger connection to his Sri Lankan upbringing and home, although it is in sharp contrast to his Canadian lifestyle today.
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Introduction
Running in the Family and "Home"
Conclusion
From the Paper
"To Ondaatje, his home, Sri Lanka, seems a foreign thing, at least at the outset of the book. Living in Canada and thinking about a return to his home country, Ondaatje observes that the word "Asia" has none of the "clipped sound(s)" (22) of words such as Europe, America and Canada. As a Canadian citizen, Ondaatje must necessarily look at his home country through the tinted veil of a Westerner's glance at a strange, Eastern country. However, whilst Canada has become Ondaatje's adoptive home, his origins are still in Sri Lanka, Asia. From the very beginning, Ondaatje makes his construction of his birth home known. He expresses the irony he feels towards his home country by his feelings towards how the word "sounds" - for example, "the name (Asia) was a gasp from a dying mouth. An ancient word that had to be whispered, would never be used as a battle cry" (22). In other words, to Ondaatje, Asia has none of the modern grandeur of Western countries and Europe; it is an old place, irrelevant in today's time. Even the sound of the word is weird - "the vowels took over, slept on the map with the S" (22)."
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"Prozac Diary" and "Falling Angels", 2008.
A review of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse by mothers as portrayed in "Prozac Diary" by Lauren Slater and "Falling Angels" by Barbara Gowdy.
2,753 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper compares and contrasts "Prozac Diary" by Lauren Slater and "Falling Angels" by Barbara Gowdy, both of which are based around the role of the mother figure. The paper discusses the plot of both the memoir by Slater and the novel by Gowdy, as well as the issues that are portrayed by the two writers, specifically drug and alcohol abuse of mothers and how they affect families.
From the Paper
"Both books hint at the threat posed by the mother, with the novel being more explicit about how damaging this might become. This is understandable given that Lauren Slater is talking about her own mother and her own life, though she does see the connection and does understand how much her problem might derive from her mother. She shows many of the same behavioral symptoms as the Field girls, though she finds her way of coping with this in Prozac, while the Field girls have not yet had to face the issue that squarely. Gowdy suggests that they will and that they will also be able to do so without cracking. They are stronger in their way than Slater was, though it would also seem that they have even more reason not to be given what they learn about their mother and how that makes them suffer even more."
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Impoverishment in Canada, 2008.
A discussion of how the writer's views on poverty in Canada changed after reading the first four chapters of Dennis Raphael's text, "Poverty and Policy in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of Life."
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the first four chapters of Dennis Raphael's text, "Poverty and Policy in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of Life." It specifically looks at how the views that the writer formerly held on poverty changed profoundly after reading these chapters. The paper aims to answer seven questions that explore the writer's images of poverty in Canada.
From the Paper
"Among the most troubling things I took away from this source was the realization that Canada, unlike the axioms I had absorbed while in public school, was not a land of equality, but a land of great inequality. In the short, the fact that so many groups in this nation grapple with poverty suggests that racism, possibly sexism, and certainly neglect all inform our social policies. I think it is also clear, just glancing at pages 69-70 at the text, that welfare benefits for the poor are impossibly meager and are growing worse all the time. We are, finally, turning our collective back on minority groups, the disabled and aboriginal Canadians even as we claim to care about them; our rhetoric as a nation is simply not in accord with our actual actions as a people."
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The Essence of Teaching, 2008.
A narrative paper on the essence of teaching and its implications for designing a curriculum.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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In this paper, the writer expresses her belief that the essence of teaching has nothing to do with standardized curricula but has everything to do with helping children to become the best human beings they can possibly be. The writer explains her sources of inspiration in developing her curriculum ideas and offers concrete examples of how she would hope to achieve her ideals in her teaching practice.
From the Paper
"If I was taking up a position in a local school in BC, I would be focused on making sure that my teaching addressed what I believe to be the essence of teaching. The essence of teaching, in my opinion, has nothing to do with standardized curricula. Although one has to factor these into one's thinking as a teacher, they do not address the essence of teaching. The essence of teaching has more to do with helping children to become the best human beings they can possibly be. This has to do with their ability to do the best they can in this society, with the attributes they have been given. What I mean by this will become clearer as I give concrete examples of how I would hope to achieve this goal in my teaching practice."
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Critical Review of Two Books on Women's Suffrage, 2008.
An analysis and comparison of "Women, Politics and Media: Uneasy Relations in Comparative Perspective" by Karen Ross and "Women, Power, and Politics" by Margaret Stacey and Marion Price.
2,633 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper compares and contrasts "Women, Politics and Media: Uneasy Relations in Comparative Perspective" by Karen Ross and "Women, Power, and Politics" by Margaret Stacey and Marion Price. It discusses how the books both deal with the issue of women's political roles (or lack thereof). The paper concludes that despite their differences, both books will be of interest to feminist scholars, though for different reasons.
From the Paper
"Both of these books will be of interest to many feminist scholars, particularly those interested in the progress of women in the political sphere. Both are therefore highly recommended. However, for the reader or student with a fairly broad interest in the subject, Stacey and Price's book will be more useful, as it provides an extremely insightful overview of the subject area. Moreover, the fact that they challenge several conventional notions means that the book makes for thought-provoking reading. On the other hand, Ross's book will probably be of more limited appeal, focusing as it does on a more narrow area of the broad subject matter of women in politics. Finally, Stacey and Price (1981) is a substantially more pleasant read, in that it takes a positive view and is optimistic. Ross (2002), by contrast, is positively depressing. One ends up feeling almost hopeless for the future of democracy. Therefore, although these are both good books and impressive works of scholarship, if you have time to read just one of these books, I would strongly recommend you choose Stacey and Price's book."
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Stories about Womenc, 2008.
Compares Tillie Olsen's "I Stand Here Ironing" and Alice Walker's "Everyday Use".
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker and "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olsen, are both stories about a relationship between a mother and her daughter and both emphasize the environment and its effect on the character. The paper further points out that the women in these stories are separated from men, which creates a tension between themselves and their neighbors. In addition, the paper relates that both these stories focus on the immediate world of the main characters and yet comment on the situation for others in this class. The women share a certain isolation from the world and also face similar concerns about their daughters. .
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"The setting for "Everyday Use" is such that the act of quilting becomes a way of remembering, a way of recalling the past and memorializing it in the quilt. Indeed, pieces of the past are part of each quilt in the form of such things as "pieces of Grandpa Jattell's Paisley shirts." Three generations of women live in this house together and share enjoyment of the quilts. In "I Stand Here Ironing," the setting is the enclosed world of this woman and her child. The outside world may be represented by employers, the woman downstairs, or the children Emily interacts with at school."
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