| Papers [1-15] of 45 :: [Page 1 of 3] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 —> | Search results on "ANDREA YATES": |
|
|
Andrea Yates, 2002.
An opinion paper about why Andrea Yates, on trial for the murder of her children, deserved to get the death penalty.
3,320 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper provides strong opinion for the death penalty for Andrea Yates. A detailed background to the trial is presented and discussed. The writer then lays out arguments from both sides of the spectrum - lawyers, journalists and public opinion, as to why the death penalty should or should not have been decreed. The writer then expresses his own personal opinion regarding the trial and the outcome.
From the Paper
"It was on June 20, 2001 that a mother named Andrea Yates killed her five children, which she confessed as an act of insanity. However, a panel of eight women and four men juts took half an hour to decide the fate of Andrea Yates. This was a Texas jury who secured the life of her, on purpose, 40 minutes before sentencing her to life in prison rather than giving her the death penalty (ABCNEWS.com).
However, according to the sentence life imprisonment, she has been made entitled for parole in 40 years. She beseeched not guilty by giving an excuse of insanity to two counts of capital murder in the deaths of her three children: namely; Noah who was seven years old, John, five years and Mary just six months old. However, she was not on trial for the drowning of her other two kids; Luke, three years old and Paul two years (ABCNEWS.com)."
| |
|
Andrea Yates Trial, 2002.
A look at story surrounding the Andrea Yates trial - a mother accused of killing her five children.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at the social background surrounding the trial. It examines the court ruling and questions whether Andrea Yates was mentally incapable of understanding her actions or whether it was a cold blooded planned killing of her five children. The mental illnesses of depression and schizophrenia are discussed and it is described how Yates suffered from these in the past. This in an opinion paper where the writer feels that a wrong verdict was passed and mental illness was the cause of the killings.
From the Paper
"Recently, Andrea Yates was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. She could have been sentenced to death for her actions. Many in the public feel her husband, Russell Yates, was also guilty. Many feel he should have been able to foresee his wife?s intentions to kill his children. Five children are dead, and we as a society need someone to blame. "
| |
|
Explaining Andrea Yate, 2006.
A discussion regarding applying the rational choice theory to real life.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the etiology of the Andrea Yates child killings (using rational choice theory), the ability of rational choice theory to predict and deter such activities, and what the criminal system should do with such a person. The paper also explores why Andrea Yates should not be let lightly off the hook for her actions. Furthermore, the paper explains why the aforementioned theory is the best one available with regards to explaining her behavior.
From the Paper
"The following paper will use Ronald Akers' Rational Choice theory to explain the actions of Andrea Yates, the Texas mother who drowned her five children five years ago. While Akers' theory at first appears to be incongruous with Yates' actions, a legitimate case can be made that she acted rationally and fully aware of what she was doing when she took the lives of her children. In any event, the paper will employ why the incident took place, how the Akers' theory of rational choice can be used to predict and prevent the likelihood of a similar crime occurring in the future, and it will offer suggestions on how the rational choice theory can be used to ensure a proper sentencing and treatment for this individual within the criminal justice system. "
| |
|
Yates and the Insanity Defense, 2005.
evaluates the case of Andrea Yates and whether it calls for an insanity defense.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper evaluates the case of Andrea Yates and whether it meets the standards of the insanity defense under Texas law. The paper theoretically applies the insanity defense to various standards.
From the Paper
"Under the current Texas law it is highly unlikely that Andrea Yates would meet the requirements for an insanity plea. The facts of the case show that Andrea Yates was mentally ill during the period of and leading up to her commission of the murders. It was also shown that the mental illness severely impaired her judgment and perceptions of reality. However Yates' state of mind during the commission of the crime still does not fall under the narrow parameters the ..."
| |
|
The Insanity Plea in American Law, 2008.
A case study analysis of the use of the insanity plea in the trial of Andrea Yates.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 30.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the insanity defense in American law. The paper explains that, in order to be morally culpable, a person must have awareness of the moral value of their actions. The paper then focuses on the case of Andrea Yates who killed all five of her children. It discusses her plea of insanity and describes how it was viewed and put into play during her trial.
From the Paper
"The issue of responsibility was a key issue in the first trial with her husband blaming the psychiatrists, and the psychiatrists blaming the husband. This blame game seemed to play into the hands of the insanity defense. The husband, Russell Yates, was told that if Andrea Yates had more children it would cause her to have a psychotic episode, but this warning was not followed and Andrea had another child, her fifth (8). But the husband claimed that the psychiatrists should have been better able to keep her condition from going out of control, and that they should have kept her on the medication that he thought would work."
| |
|
"Andrea del Sarto", 2005.
A look at how Robert Browning uses a monologue in his poem, "Andrea del Sarto" to illustrate a justification for the loss of innovative and inventive energies.
1,211 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains how English poet, Robert Browning, provides an account of the Renaissance painter in his poem "Andrea del Sarto" in order to illustrate the main points of the poem: Andrea's artistic, emotional, and spiritual failures and how he responds to these failures through his self-denial, self- pity, and retreat into a fantasy world of self-inflicted fear.
From the Paper
"Browning shows us that del Sarto chose Lucrezia as a kind of punishment for his lack of moral responsibility (Crowell 160-175). Del Sarto becomes a failure emotional and is passive and allows Lucrezia to seduce him. Del Sarto is subordinate to Lucrezia. However, rather than freeing himself from his boundaries and living a full life of his own, he vicariously experiences her activities. "My face, my moon, my everybody's moon, / Which everybody looks on and calls his, / And, I suppose, is looked on by in turn" (ll. 29-31). Although he paints with perfection, he intentionally uses as his model the common face and body of Lucrezia. He is unable to allow his talents to flourish by pursuing higher goals. By immersing himself in a woman's world and assigning a variety of roles to Lucrezia-Madonna, wife, objet d'art, and temptress, del Sarto mentally creates a complex caricature upon whom he can project his soul's frailities (Collins 142-157). Lucrezia is everything that del Sarto refuses to accept and experience."
| |
|
Andrea Dworkin's Tirade Against Pornography, 2006.
This paper looks at Andrea Dworkin's actions against pornography and discusses the feminist attack on free speech in the United States.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses active radical feminist Andrea Dworkin. The writer points out that examining her writings as well as the larger context within which Dworkin composed them, reveals much about her attack on pornography, her strange alliance with the political Right, and her views on censorship. The writer further discusses that though passionate, Dworkin possessed beliefs and attitudes that should rightly make any civil libertarian cringe.
From the Paper
"Andrea Dworkin died in 2005. She was an active radical feminist up until the time of her death, though her fervor did dwindle toward the end of her life. Dworkin is best known for her crusade against pornography begun in the 1980s and her body of writing that argue that any sexualization of women is a gender power play that relegates women to a secondary status in society."
| |
|
Andrea Palladio, 2002.
A biography of the architech "Andrea Palladio".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper describes the architecture of Andrea Palladio and the architectural designs he initiated.
| |
|
Andrea Palladio, 2003.
Discusses the life and work of architect Andrea Palladio and his effect on modern architecture.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 135.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the life and work and influence of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and his effect on modern architecture. It looks at his use of new ideas and new forms to express classical building construction. The paper examines his philosophy and the key characteristics of his work before exploring his recognition as one of the founders of modern architecture.
From the Paper
"Andrea Palladio has been characterized as the greatest architect of the Italian Renaissance associated with the Venetian style Fleming. As the author of the highly influential Four Books of Architecture ..."
| |
|
San Andreas Fault, 1990.
This paper discusses the role of the San Andreas fault in California earthquakes: Geography and geology, tectonic plates, discovery and major earthquakes.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"This paper will be concerned with earthquakes caused by the San Andreas Fault in the state of California. There are numerous earthquake fault systems to be found throughout California; however, the San Andreas Fault is by far the largest and "most conspicuous in the state".
Approximately 650 miles long, it is clearly the longest fault in the state. In addition, it is one of the deepest, dropping as far as 20 or 30 miles into the earth's crust at certain points. The San Andreas Fault varies widely in width throughout its stretch. In some sections, the fault is less than 100 yards wide. However, in other locations, the San Andreas Fault is "several hundred yards to a mile or more in width and is interlaced with any number of sub-parallel fault lines". The San Andreas Fault basically runs along the Coast Mountains which follow the ... "
| |
|
Schizophrenia and Violence, 2004.
This paper discusses schizophrenia.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at the history of schizophrenia. The writer discusses its diagnosis and how it is portrayed in the media. The writer looks at how it is regarded by the law. This paper discusses the treatments used in schizophrenia. The writer also gives some examples of schizophrenics who have come to receive media attention, such as Andrea Yates.
From the Paper
"The disease called schizophrenia was first described by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin. Schizophrenia is a common psychotic disorder which affects approximately one percent of the population which transcends economic status education level geographic location and family structure and functionality. There is no way to accurately predict who will become schizophrenic and the cause is largely unknown although there is almost certainly a genetic predisposition for the disorder. However the genetic component is not omnipotent because in identical twins one can be ... "
| |
|
Medea and Modern Child Abuse, 2002.
This paper deals with the crime of infanticide, or the killing of one's child as well as child abuse. Euripides? story of Medea, who kills her children, forms the backdrop.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper demonstrates that the natural order of life is for a parent to protect the child and that abuse of the child, including murder, is a reflection of an unstable mind and a person who is unable to function effectively within the community. Along with the example of Medea, the author brings some modern day examples of women that have killed there children, such as Susan Smith and Andrea Yates.
From the Paper
"The killing of a child in real life has no symbolic meaning, no power other than that of an expression of evil and is, therefore, one of the worst acts a human, let alone a parent, can commit. In literature, however, the killing of children is symbolic of a diseased mind or of a diseased culture. Euripides? Medea kills her children, but she is a symbol of Mother Earth, of the Gods, and of nature all of which can exert, with no warning and no necessity of explanation, a death upon any or all of us. That which we are given can be taken away."
| |
|
"The Lake Isle of Innesfree", 2002.
An analysis of the poem "The Lake Isle of Innesfree" by William Butler Yates from a personal perspective.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper will discuss the poem "The Lake Isle of Innesfree" by William Butler Yates. By understanding the parts of the poem that can relate to my life, I will dissect this poem to connect with me on a personal level. This poem has parts in it that I can relate to and will give me the inspiration to make the literary conjunction here.
| |
|
Donatello and Mantegna, 2006.
A comparison of classical influences in the works of Donatello and Andrea Mantegna.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This art study examines the classical influence that resides within the works of Donatello and Andrea Mantegna. By observing the sculptures of Donatello, one realizes how classical antiquity is represented through content and form in composition. Andrea Mantegna also uses this classical approach to Grecian antiquity within the various paintings this artist produces in the same time period as Donatello. In essence, both of these artist are comparable, since they observe the compositional classical qualities that were the norm of their times in artistic mediums. The paintings of Andrea Mantegna are examples of a return to classical antiquity found in ancient Greek culture. The painting "St. Sebastian" (c.1480) relies on composition that is at once Greek.
| |
|
Identity in Poetry, 2005.
Examines group identity in Langston Hughes' poems and individual identity in Andrea Thompson's poetry.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Both Langston Hughes and Andrea Thompson go through social plights due to their minority status and they release their feelings about it in free verse. People always need to belong to a group: Personal identity is not enough. Skin color is not just the biological, visual complexion but a reflection of social identification. This paper examines how Andrea Thompson is more critical of the majority's biases than Langston Hughes. Hughes is also critical of the majority's biases, but he has a more optimistic tone and he chooses to focus on his race's heritage. Hughes has an alternative group and cultural heritage to turn to when rejected by society, whereas Thompson's native Canadian heritage has been destroyed.
From the Paper
"The poem, "Mother to Son," strengthens Hughes' optimistic feeling by defining the racial pride mentioned in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "Epilogue [to The Weary Blues]." The mother, not the boy, in the poem symbolizes Hughes telling his fellow African Americans that the plight they have been experiencing will merely make them stronger. He explains that the numerous, steep stairs they climb to reach social equality are "... no crystal stair[s]," once they get to the top, they can reflect back on what they have accomplished and the "tacks," "splinters" that they have overcome (Hughes, "Mother" 3,4,20).""
|
|
|
