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Alfred Lothar Wegener, 2002.
This paper gives a brief biography of Alfred Wegener, his theory of continental drift and other contributions to the world of science.
1,489 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper begins by providing an overview of the early life and education of scientist Alfred Wegener. It then discusses his initial idea of the Theory of Continental Drift and how this developed. The writer then explores different evidence for the theory and examines the concept of 'panagea'. The paper discusses reactions to Wegener's theory as well as support. It concludes with a discussion on his final expeditions and what he hoped to achieve.
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"Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930), German meteorologist, Arctic explorer and a brilliant interdisciplinary scientist, is best known as for his theory of ?continental displacement? (that became famous, later, as the theory of continental drift). Since the technological means for proving the theory had not yet been developed and the idea was a radical departure from the scientific thinking of the time, Wegener?s theory was widely rejected during his lifetime. After gradual accumulation of evidence in support of the idea, the theory finally gained acceptance in the early sixties."
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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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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 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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?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 Adler: Neurosis, 2006.
A review of Alfred Adler's theory on neurosis.
1,074 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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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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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 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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"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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Alfred Hitchcock, 2004.
A look at the different forms of expressionistic thought exhibited in Alfred Hitchcock's films.
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Using Alfred Hitchcock's films "Rebecca" and "Rope", this paper discusses how Hitchcock's style expresses national film movements like German Expressionism, Soviet Expressive Realism and British Social Realism.
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'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock', 2004.
This paper serves as an analysis of T. S. Eliot's famous poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 23.95
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In this article, the writer studies 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' by T. S. Eliot. The writer explores what the poem means in relation to contemporary urban existence, social interaction and human meaning.
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"The quotation that opens T. S. Elliot's 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' is one from Dante's Inferno. The quote suggests that no-one ever returns from hell. Because of this, those in hell can speak their mind freely since it will cost them nothing. This quote is significant to Eliot's themes and views of the urban city and human interaction because the speaker in the poem depicts these aspects of human existence as superficial and hellish."
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Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", 2004.
An analysis of a particular scene in Alfred Hitchcock's film, "Psycho".
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents a detailed analysis of film techniques used in the scene, "Looking for Arbogast" in the Alfred Hitchcock film, "Psycho".
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"In the scene "Looking for Arbogast", Hitchcock capitalizes on the shock value of the previous scene, "Death and the Detective", where we see Mother murder Arbogast. In this scene we see Lila, played by Vera Miles, and Sam Loomis, played by John Gavin. The lighting in the hardware store is very dim, creating many shadow effects. We see Lila back lit twice, which is reminiscent of the first time we see Mother, providing a nice contrast between the..."
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Thriller Films and Alfred Hitchcock, 2004.
A discussion and analysis of several of Alfred Hitchcock's spy thrillers.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes Alfred Hitchcock's spy thrillers, "Sabotage", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", "The Lady Vanishes" and "The 39 Steps", and identifies consistencies in the thriller genre.
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"According to Martin Rubin, the label thriller describes a cinematic and literary genre which has certain identifiable characteristics and which represents a quantitative as well as qualitative concept. Rubin suggests that virtually all narrative films could be considered thrilling to some degree because they contain suspense and action and a sense of departure from the routine world into a realm that is more marvelous and exciting. However, to be a cinematic thriller, a film must meet other conditions, such as the doubling..."
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Alfred Dreyfus, 2007.
An analysis of the facts of the Dreyfus Affair and the eventual release of Alfred Dreyfus from prison.
1,104 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the false accusations of treason against the French army captain, Alfred Dreyfus, and what later became known as the Dreyfus Affair. The paper describes the accusations made against Dreyfus in 1894 and discusses the "evidence" that was presented against him. The paper then goes on to describe the efforts of those who worked to secure his freedom and how the case was finally resolved in 1905.
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"Emile Zola, the prolific French writer, who had been working for justice wrote a letter in Clemenceau's newspaper L'Aurore, accusing the senior army officials of wrongly convicting an innocent person. This letter and several other such attempts to prove army's guilt led to violent divisions in French social and political circles. There were those who opposed Dreyfus' release and saw the whole thing "as a German-backed Jewish and Socialist conspiracy to humiliate France" while his supporters "maintained that the Republic was threatened by conservative military aristocrats." (Cavendish, 1999)
Emile Zola and Oscar Wilde had both been instrumental in this fight for justice along with some other prominent figures. "Within two years of Oscar Wilde's death in November 1900, he was hailed in the English periodical To-Day as "one of the direct instruments in freeing Alfred Dreyfus." Readers were reminded that "now that poor Wilde is dead, one may easily forget the little side of his character, and rejoice that such a brilliant star, even after its fall, lighted the way towards a great act of justice"" (Maguire)"
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Alfred Edersheim's "The Temple: Its Ministry and Services", 2006.
This paper is a detailed chapter by chapter review and analysis of Alfred Edersheim's book "The Temple: Its Ministry and Services".
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This paper explains that Alfred Edersheim's "The Temple: Its Ministry and Services" reveals the physical structure of the Temple in the days of Christ, the Temple's ordinances, worshipers and the priesthood of that period, the priesthood's ministry and its rituals. The author points out that, although this book is a fact-based, historical account, there is a tremendous amount of disagreement about the superiority of sources used by different Biblical scholars, who continue to disagree about the validity of various sources. The author does not contest this validity. The paper states that religious scholars like Edersheim make it clear that an understanding of the Old Testament and ancient Judaism can only enhance one's understanding of the life of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice.
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Summary
Interpretation
Conclusion
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"In chapter ten, Edersheim discusses the festive cycles and arrangement of the calendar. The cycles are marked by the number seven. The Sabbath is the seventh day, the Feast of the Pentecost occurs seven weeks after the start of the ecclesiastical year, the seventh month is the most sacred, the seventh year is Sabbatical, the 49th year is the year of Jubilee. Furthermore, there are seven days of each year designated as the most festive. Furthermore, the cycles are marked by either two or three cycles; one beginning with the Paschal sacrifice and ending on the Day of Pentecost."
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