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T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2005.
A character sketch of J. Alfred Prufrock, the main character in T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the character of J. Alfred Prufrock in T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". The paper depicts Prufrock's fears, insecurities and views in the society he lives in and uses quotes and lines from the poem to support the analysis.
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"J. Alfred Prufrock, the main character in the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot, appears to be an unhappy man aware of his weaknesses and riddled with self doubts. Prufrock is portrayed as someone who is in despair and helpless. He feels as if he has never accomplished anything in his life and is painfully aware of his failures: "For I have known them all already, known them all:/ Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,/ I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;/ I know the voices dying with a dying fall/ Beneath the music from a farther room/ So how should I presume?" (Eliot, 1917, Lines 55-60). This awareness of his failures is what puts Prufrock in despair: "But though I have wept and fasted, wept and prayed,/ Though I have seen my head [grown slightly bald] brought in upon a platter,/ I am no prophet-and here's no great matter." (Eliot, 1917, Lines 87-89). He mocks himself for being too weak and too helpless to turn his life around. This very helplessness fills him with panic and despair: "When I am pinned and wriggling on the wall,/ Then how should I begin/ To spit out all the butt-ends of my days and ways?/ And how should I presume?" (Eliot, 1917, Lines 64-67). Prufrock, to put it bluntly, is clueless on how to start over and to pick up the pieces. He perceives himself as doomed to his fate: "Till human voices wake us, and we drown." (Eliot, 1917, Line 138), "I do not think they will sing to me." (Eliot, 1917, Line 131)."
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The Alfred Jewel, 2008.
A discussion of the history, purpose and significance of the Alfred Jewel.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the Alfred Jewel, its design, purpose and significance. It explains that this jewel was the first Anglo-Saxon artifact ever to be found on British territory and that it is one of the most renowned objects to remain intact from Anglo-Saxon England, and is typically linked with Alfred the Great, king of the West Saxons from 871-99. The paper looks at the various interpretations of the design in the enamel of the jewel. The paper also explores the different theories on the supposed purpose of the Jewel. The paper also explains how the Alfred Jewel landed up in the Ashmolean Museum in England.
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"Since the jewel was discovered, there has been much speculation as to what purpose it was meant to serve. One theory is that the jewel was a symbol of office, either of Alfred or of one of his officials (Roberts). Alfred wholeheartedly devoted himself to providing his people with a valuable understanding of many subjects. Many scholars believe that the image carved into the enamel of the Alfred Jewel is mean to portray Christ as the embodied form of Wisdom of god (Hinton 51). It is common for objects from the Anglo-Saxon period to be adorned with explicitly Christian objects. Alfred had aspirations to use his own virtue and wisdom to acquire authority. Given that Alfred perceived power in such a manner, he might have considered the Alfred Jewel to be representative of worldly office."
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Alfred Hitchcock and Voyeurism, 2003.
An analysis of the connection between voyeurism and cinema in the Alfred Hitchcock films "Rear Window" and "Vertigo".
2,128 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper examines how Alfred Hitchcock?s films deal with many psychological themes, including the idea of voyeurism. It reviews two of his films; "Rear Window" (USA, 1954, Alfred Hitchcock) and "Vertigo" (USA, 1958, Alfred Hitchcock) and discusses the occurrence of voyeurism within the narratives of both films. It also looks at the idea that certain aspects of the films can be said to be representations of the voyeuristic nature of cinema-going itself.
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"I will now look at Vertigo and consider how the voyeurism and the gaze of the film can be seen as much more sexual than that of Rear Window. It has been said that Rear Window seems like a comical ?test run? for the more obsessive and frightening nature of Vertigo, and that Rear Window, Vertigo and Psycho form a sort of trilogy of films that contained the them of voyeurism. Vertigo was not as popular on its original release as Rear Window. This is probably due to the fact that there is a lot more complexity and psychology in the story, or because James Stuart seemed too old to play the romantically obsessed man. The story is about Scotty (James Stewart), an acrophobic detective who has been hired by a friend to trail his beautiful and troubled wife, Madeline. His quest at first is an innocent one, but he soon becomes Madeline?s obsessive stalker. "
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"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2007.
This paper analyzes T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock".
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The paper discusses the character of J. Alfred Prufrock in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". The paper portrays how Eliot's descriptions show Prufrock's personality. The paper highlights the symbolic presentation of Eliot's continual hopelessness in the poem.
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"In T.S.Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" the poet introduces us J.Alfred Prufrock. He takes us into the inner chamber of that indecisive man through a different kind of monologue. In this particular kind of monologue the reader becomes the silent listener. This is not only a dramatic mologue but also a dialogue of Prufrock with his own soul. We can see that from the very begining of the poem; in the first line "Let us go, you I". Undeniably, "you and I" are the representatives of the body and the soul. The poet tells us he can start, "go" only when his body and soul come together and be the one. Initially we are not yet informed about what the poet is going to start or where he is going to go, however as we become familiar with Prufrock's personality we can infer the aim of Prufrock and so the poet."
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?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2002.
A review of the poem, ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot.
1,233 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the poem, ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T.S. Eliot. It shows how, by beginning the poem with a quote from ?Dante?s Inferno?, Eliot hints that Prufrock?s agony will be spiritual in nature, but he does not reveal that right away. It analyzes how J. Alfred Prufrock views his life as a kind of Hell on Earth, full of dirt created by mankind, and an unspoken agreement in society to make no note of it. It looks at how Eliot creates image after image that could have been beautiful, or at least intriguing, and casts them in an ugly, yellow light. It also shows how the poem contains images of modern society, overbuilt and in an ugly state, and how, with the combination of air pollution and fog, it gives a very negative result of the modernization of cities.
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"He backs down. He goes through the social niceties, dressing well and following the conventions of the day, making polite small talk at tea, but is too cowardly to speak out when in polite company about the damage they are doing to God?s beautiful world. He sees this as a great sin, one he will have to atone for in the next life. The use of the word ?ices? is intriguing, because lemon ice is a common flavor, and that would bring the color yellow back into his admission that he is not willing to challenge society by bringing up issues they would rather not face. He hears people talk about the beauty of Michelangelo and listen to great music, but he does not hear them say ?Why has the fog turned yellow??"
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Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", 2007.
A review of Alfred Hitchcock's famous film "Psycho."
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper analyzes Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of suspense, the film "Psycho." The reviewer describes the innovations, taboos and transgressions that Hitchcock explored in this film. Additionally, the paper discusses the emotional states of fear and horror that the film inspired, and how Hitchcock enticed his audience by giving them just enough information to lure them into the world of the protagonist, Norman. The paper also discusses how Hitchcock promoted his film prior to its release. The reviewer concludes that in "Psycho," Alfred Hitchcock lured his audience into the forbidden, made them uncomfortable but at the same time made them enjoy the brief experience of unspoken transgressions as seen in the film.
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" When Norman purposely gives Marion the key to room number 1 so he can watch her through a peephole in the office, Hitchcock is enticing the audience with another transgression, voyeurism. The audience is forced into this secret world, forced to participate in Norman's forbidden thrill as he watches her undress. Such scenes resulted in much criticism. For example, a letter to the New York Times claimed that Psycho was "deliberately calculated to stimulate the jaded appetites of the middle-aged and arouse the worst latent instincts of teen-agers," suggesting that the transgressions depicted might be contagious (Hendershot). "
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Asser the Monk and the Life of King Alfred, 2008.
The paper attempts to assess the historical accuracy of "The Life of King Alfred" purportedly written by Asser the Monk in 893 AD.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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A large amount of modern scholarship concerning the reign of King Alfred (871-899) relies upon "The Life of King Alfred" (893), a biography that is supposed to have been written by a Welsh monk named Asser in 893 AD. However, its authenticity has been questioned and disputed by many scholars. The paper examines the biography and the arguments for and against its authenticity.
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"Although some scholars continue to debate whether Asser was the author of Life, the majority accept him as its true author. Furthermore, and despite of the numerous mistakes it contains, the work is widely viewed as being historically accurate, although not all details are accepted. Life, however, is a work that does have errors that are inconsistent with what is known about Asser's life, and it is an unfinished draft, which means that it could be the work of a forger. Asser, for example, outlived the king, which makes it difficult to understand why he would have omitted important events that took place in his lifetime, and, as previously discussed, the work contains important mistakes that do not make sense. As such, not only is the authorship still to be questioned, but the work's historical accuracy must remain under some doubt."
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T.S. Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2000.
A comparison of several of Emily Dickinson's poem's to "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", by T. S. Eliot.
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The paper looks at the strong contrast between "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the social commentary in Emily Dickinson?s poems, notably 67, 249, 254, 505, and 712. The uncertainties of social standing that plague the character J. Alfred Prufrock are contrasted with Dickinson's resolve of these issues in her own life. A distinction is also drawn between their outlook and view of themselves in society and their ultimate happiness. The paper proposes that Dickinson?s poems answer the questions Prufrock poses regarding his inability to take action.
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"At the beginning of the poem, Prufrock shows the woman he is with a sunset, comparing it to ?a patient etherised upon a table? (3). This instantly creates an unsettling mood of social insecurities. Dickinson also uses ether as a metaphor, writing that she ?would rather be the One/ Raised softly to the Ceilings-/ And out, and easy on-/ Through Villages of Ether-? (505, 10-13). While Dickinson embraces this ethereal sleep, Prufrock eschews such intoxication. Prufrock?s sterile use of the word is indicative of his staid, passive lifestyle."
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Alfred Adler: Neurosis, 2006.
A review of Alfred Adler's theory on neurosis.
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This paper reviews and discusses Alfred Adler's ideas on neurosis and the human personality. According to the paper, the psychological approach of Alfred Adler is even more relevant to today's societal climate. The paper discusses how Alder stressed the need for persons to find a sense of future-directed, goal-oriented and authentic self- hood, located in a larger societal community.
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Neurosis: The Modern Condition of Isolation and Dissatisfaction
Inferiority Complex
Therapeutic Approach
Conclusion
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"In Adler's view, society can be a source of strength and comfort--but also provoke neurosis when the individual feels helpless and inferior, as a result of unresolved issues regarding agency, issues begun in childhood. Adler was interested in overcoming the inferiority complex through positive social interaction. "There are the four main types of people, three out of four are negative. The ruling type tries to control others. The getting type tends to be very passive and goes along with others ideas, rarely inventive. The avoiding types try to isolate themselves to avoid defeat, they are usually very cold. The socially useful type, values having control over their lives and strive to do good things for the sake of society."(Fischer, 2001) These persons have a secure sense of self, and becoming such a socially useful, happy, and secure person is the ultimate goal of Adlerian therapy."
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The Films and Life of Alfred Hitchcock, 2009.
An examination of the life of Alfred Hitchock and the style that is evident throughout his films.
1,716 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the life and films of Alfred Hitchcock who was one of the most fundamental film makers of the twentieth century. It first discusses the unique style and flare that he brought to each one of his films and looks at the themes and methods that he used to do this. The paper then looks at how Alfred Hitchcock's films and his behavior have made many criticize his view of women.
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"Hitchcockian films represent a sharp and dynamic style which relied on suspense and anticipation. Many of Alfred Hitchcock's most infamous works never showed any real gore on screen. Instead, he placed his emphasis on the film score and visuals in order to build suspense for the act which was occurring slightly of camera. This was one of the major defining aspects of Hitchcock's suspense thrillers, such as "Psycho." Here, the murder scene takes place off camera, but the audience is left with a clear picture of what happened. Hitchcock designs his scenes so brilliantly that he does not need to use shock and awe tactics in order to grab hold of his audience."
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"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2009.
A review and analysis of T. S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how T.s. Eliot's poem, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", is a tale of the unrequited love of a middle age intellectual. In particular, it looks at how J. Alfred Prufrock is an anxious intellectual who cannot involve himself with the social urban environment of cities and how the fictional character, in some ways, embodies Eliot's own insecurities about life and intellect.
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"Eliot represents his own insecurities through the character of J. Alfred Prufrock. He is an intellectual, and does not understand the city-dwellers which surround him. Eliot's mother and five sisters sheltered him as a young boy, (Garraty, 1999). This could very well lead to problems with understanding and properly interacting with women outside the family. These problems later come up in the fictional characters of his writing. Later in his career, after writing the poem, Eliot himself suffered through a failed marriage, (Garraty, 1999). These later failures attest to a life of intellectual insecurities. Eliot was often "regarded ass too academic" and "frequently criticized," (Garraty, 1999). He is sometimes blamed for the end of the romantic and neoclassical era of popular poetry with the introduction of the modern style of poetry. The similarities of the intellectual J. Alfred Prufrock include a sense of intellectual solitude. "
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"Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2004.
An analysis of the poem, "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot.
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This paper discusses the poem, "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by Thomas Sterns Eliot, better known as T. S. Eliot. The paper presents the writer's interpretation of the poem and explores the impact it had on the 20th century poetry circles. The paper also provides a brief insight into the author's life as it pertains to this work.
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"Thomas Stearns Eliot was born into a prominent family in St. Louis in 1888 and he passed away in 1965. His family had well established New England roots so he was never lacking. It is said that Eliot abandoned the Midwest because he thoroughly enjoyed the New England area. He attended and graduated from Harvard with both undergraduate and graduate degrees and he also studied abroad extensively. He was a well known and highly renowned writer of 16th and 17th century poetry and was acknowledged for his attention to detail with symbolic images of the renaissance which became his trademark for the newly created philosophy of Modernism."
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"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", 2005.
A discourse of the validity of Nina Baym's theories of 'Americaness' as applied to T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
2,186 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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Closely linked to the arguments in this essay are those that regard Eliot's loyalty and identity as an American poet and, perhaps, as an American patriot. However, the following discourse tests the validity of Nina Baym's critical account of American literary criticism, "Melodramas of Beset Manhood: How Theories of American Fiction Exclude Women Authors," by examining the way in which three different critics have treated T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". As it follows, Baym's essay seeks answers to the question of how and why women authors have been excluded from the American literary canon.
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"In 1914, when T.S. Eliot published "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in Chicago based Poetry, the face of American poetry changed forever. There is little doubt that Ezra Pound saw it coming: "An American called Eliot this P.M.," London-based Ezra Pound wrote to Poetry magazine's editor in 1914. "I think he has some sense tho' he has not yet sent me any verse." A week later, according to Joseph Parisi and Stephen Young's Dear Editor: A History of Poetry in Letters (Norton), Pound wrote again about the 26-year old T.S. Eliot: "I was jolly well right . . . He has sent in the best poem I have yet had or seen from an American." The world was changing. War will do that to a society. So, not only did modern poetry get a face-lift, but also post-modern American literary criticism was born. Eliot had a major influence on these developing sensibilities as well as the poets who came after him. However, to call Eliot an American poet is controversial because he did in fact become a British citizen in 1927."
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Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps", 2005.
This paper discusses Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" (1935), an early, relatively unknown film, which marks and separates his films from those of all other directors of the 50s and 60s.
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" (1935) reveals the themes for which he will soon be famous such as human complacency, disparity between appearance and reality, the salutary effect of a night journey, the difficulty of trust and the fear of confinement. The author points out that the narrative structure; the structural movements of complacency, crisis and recovery; the use of complacent and oblivious characters but not pessimistic character and a well developed model of life, alternating between confinement and release, in terms of physical but not so much in terms of psychological, confinement. The paper relates that the film is truly a Hitchcock film as demonstrated by his use of the Dutch tilt, stairways, extreme high angles and emerging body parts.
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"Hannay takes Annabelle to his flat and the two wind up in his kitchen where we will be introduced to the icon of the checkerboard floor, the complacent character type, the beginning of the typical structural movement, and the themes of complacency and of the disparity between appearance and reality. It is here that Annabelle reveals to she is a spy. Refusing to believe her, Hannay plays the role of the complacent character and thinks he knows everything about the world around him. This character type is in every Hitchcock movie and they are all punished for their complacency. These characters have the predictability of the world taken away from them, and they spend the rest of the movie trying to recover. Complacency is not always punished with physical danger."
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?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock?, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of symbolism in Thomas Stearns Eliot?s ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock? .
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This paper explains that the focus of the symbolism used in T. S. Eliot?s ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock? is based on self-reflection. The author points out that Eliot?s dating experiences were riddled with failures, and thus, he became emotionally depressed and in a doubtful state. The paper relates that a critic believes that, once Eliot is put in a romantic role, Eliot see?s himself symbolizing a prophet; other critics say that Eliot uses symbolism to express himself as fearless, self-loathing, and difficult.
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"On September 26, 1888 Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1906, Eliot decided to go to Harvard, an experience that would forever change his life. While in college, he read a book called ?The Symbolist Movement in Literature?. The book set him on the path to become a poet. It was after reading this book he decided to join the board for the Advocate, a Harvard literary magazine. In three years, Thomas Stearns Eliot graduated from Harvard and the next year he completed his master?s degree. During post graduation, Eliot went to Paris where he met Jean Verdenal, his inspiration for ?The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock?."
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