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?Angels in America?, 2005.
This paper discusses "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner (1993), a American postmodern theatrical protest piece.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the construction of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" weaves different forms of modern American culture, such as Jewish assimilation, gay rights, the anti-communism of the past era and the Republican politics of the present, into a singular narrative. The author points out that, through dreams and by combining different parallel stories together on the stage, the play ultimately calls upon the viewer to perceive a larger American truth. The paper relates that Kushner implies that no matter how fragmented Americans may be by their politics, there is a cohesive humanity, which unites America together under the common guiding vision of the same angel.
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"The suggestion that America is a seamless fabric of interrelated issues, rather than a patchwork of identities, is first suggested in the opening monologue of the rabbi, who is administering the funeral of an elderly Jewish woman. The rabbi speaks of the assimilation of the Jewish woman's children and the struggles of the woman's ancestors to make it in America. Although the rabbi rather cynically says that in the American melting pot nothing truly melts, the stories of the different characters do intersect, if only in dreams, during the course of the play."
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"Angels in America", 2002.
A review of Tony Kushner's play, "Angels in America", illustrating an unlikely comparison between two relationships.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses and compares the two significant relationships portrayed in the play "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner. The characters are described in the context of their relationship, as well as outside the relationship. The paper examines the subliminal messages which are emitted from each of the four central characters, regarding their own self images. The falsity of these self images, is a central theme of the play, and conversely, allows the playwright to emphasize the importance of truth and honesty.
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"The relationship between Joe and Harper in Tony Kushner?s ?gay fantasia? of a play entitled ?Angels in America? can be seen as parallel to the relationship of Lewis and Prior, despite both relationships? apparent dissimilarities. In both relationships, the two main characters exist in an unbalanced partnership, riddled with inequities. Only by suffering the traumas of a closeted gay relationship and the horror of AIDS does the nature of these essentially unequal and unfulfilling relationships become ?outed? within the structure of the play."
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Tony Kushner's "Angels in America", 2002.
This paper is an analysis of the different themes discussed in Tony Kushner's, award-winning play, "Angels in America."
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and compare the play "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner. Specifically the paper discusses who are the angels, how do they affect the play and what do they symbolize? The different characters and their roles are detailed, as are the different events that shape their lives. The author also explores Kushner's use of magic and how it is threaded throughout the play.
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"Later, in the second play, one of the characters equates angels to "powerful bureaucrats, they have no imagination, they can do anything but they can't invent, create, they're sort of fabulous and dull all at once" (Kushner). Thus, the angels can stand for anything and everything that is happening to America. Consistently, the characters say how hard it is to live in America. They are referring to how difficult it is to fit into society when you are different ? a Mormon, gay, black, or sick. Angels in America are the ones who know how hard it is to live here, and do it day after day."
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Black in America, 2002.
Examines the author's personal experiences as a black man living in the Los Angeles area of America.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The author's personal experiences have been interwoven with the social and political realities of the United States and, more specifically, the Los Angeles area. As a black man, the impact of institutional racism, prejudice and bigotry, experienced by the author personally or by others he has read about, has played a profound role in his belief system. By examining the author's personal response to events, as well as literature on the subject, the paper examines how he fits into society and how he can best contribute to it. The paper looks at the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots on the author.
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"When I saw the Watts riot on television as a young boy, King's words came back to me. I could not understand at that age how people could destroy their own neighborhood. I grew up in the industrial small city of Wilmington, California which had a very strong sense of community and pride in its history. As a young man I came to understand the concept of institutional racism which helped explain how racial discrimination can be continued in a society which fundamentally claims to reject racism. I understood how living with poverty, crime and drugs as a result of racism can lead to the kind of frustration that explodes."
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American Literature, 2002.
A review of ?Angels in America? by Tony Kushner and ?Sticks and Bones? by David Rabe.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper is based on two plays one by Tony Kushner titled ?Angels in America? and the other is ?Sticks and Bones? by David Rabe. The paper will analyze how the two playwrights portray the American Society in their own unique style and in what context have they depicted the American Society. "Angels in America" is a two part play subtitled ?Millennium Approaches? and ?Perestroika?. "Sticks and Bones" is a depressing account of American involvement in the war.
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"David Rabe, another very important playwright of the American society gives us the story of David in his play Sticks and Bones. David is a young man, blinded and driven to the point of insanity by the horrors he witnesses on the battlefield. No longer able to fight, he is sent back to his family. Once he returns, he realizes that his whole family and the whole society seems totally alien to him. His family makes their disappointment in him evident and David becomes so disillusioned with his parents and his brother that he becomes reactive and lashes out at them."
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Angels, 2004.
An examination of angels and their purpose in life and religion.
1,927 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine the origin of angels, whether humans can become angels, and the duty or purpose of angels. It examines some angelic interactions with people from Genesis to Revelation and discusses whether angels should be worshipped or prayed to. It also looks at how humanity in general should live in light of this doctrine.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Can Humans Become Angels?
Duty or Purpose of Angels
Angelic Interaction with People from Genesis to Revelation
Should Angels be Worshipped or Prayed To?
How Should Humanity Live in the Light of this Doctrine
Conclusion
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"The primary function of angels is to praise and serve God and do his will. This is true of angels in both Christianity and Zoroastrianism, as well as in Judaism and Islam. The purpose of angels in the early accounts appears to be connected with the views of theologians who recognized the need for human forms and voices to convey the presence of the unseen God. ?In these stories, it is through angels that divine help comes to men. Abraham could promise his servant, about to set out on his search for a wife for Isaac, that ?the Lord, the God of heaven . . . will send his angel with you . . . and prosper your way?? (Genesis, chapter 24). Similarly, in his dream at Bethel, Jacob saw ?a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven, and behold the angels of God were ascending and descending on it,? suggesting that a primary purpose of angels was to deliver earthly news to heaven, thereby confirming their responsibilities as messengers (Genesis, chapter 28)."
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Angels in Catholic Doctrine, 2007.
An analysis of the history and duties of angels in this world according to Catholic doctrine.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses angels and the way that they are portrayed in Catholic doctrine. The paper begins with a general definition and discussion of the history of angels in religion. The paper goes on to discuss various opinions regarding the duties of angels and then discusses the references to angels in Scriptures. The paper concludes by discussing faith and belief in angels as they are not obviously visible in this world.
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Introduction
Angels and Cosmological Order
Angelic Offices
Freedom and Free Will in Angels: The Problem of Evil
Angels in Scripture
Angels as Guardians
Archangels
Faith
Conclusion/Further Thoughts
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"Belief in Angels is ultimately an act of faith because Angels are, in Pope John Paul II's words, "not proper to the visible world." However, their invisibility does not preclude their de facto existence, according to Catholic doctrine. Angels are presumed to exist, as they were created by God no differently than God created mankind. Their occasional appearance in bodily form may serve as some sort of proof for their existence, as does their presence throughout scripture. Catholic doctrine explicitly avers the existence of Angels, though they may be unseen. Angels exist in "truth," and their existence has been upheld by the Fourth Lateran Council as well as the First Vatican Council (Pope John Paul II). Therefore belief in Angels can be considered central to Catholic faith."
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Angels, 2005.
A discussion regarding the angels, and the role they play in this world or the world to come.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the existence of angels and their duties. According to this paper, people have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have? Studying angels is important to determine whether they do indeed exist, when and why they appear to different people and their role in the relationship with mankind and God.
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"Please God! Help me!" cried Chantal Lakey when he lost his footing on the Oregon coast. Then he saw a cloud of angels that helped him to climb down the mountain (Woodward and Underwood 52). Statistics show that many people believe in angels. "While the portion of Americans who believe in God has remained relatively steady at upward of 90 percent, increasing numbers of Americans also believe in heaven, hell, angels and the devil" (Rising Belief 14). More women believe in angels than men with the statistics showing 84% of women believing in angels compared to 72% of men (Rising Belief 14). People have reported that angels have protected them and guided them throughout difficult times. Are these reports true? Are angels real? When were angels created? What duties do they have?"
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LA Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 2008.
This is a descriptive essay on the Los Angeles Cathedral called, Our Lady of the Angels.
1,186 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper describes the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels as one of the newest major construction projects of the Catholic Church. The paper relates that the Los Angeles Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is what the Church calls a "Mother Church" and that it holds an integral position as the lead church in a very large regional parishionership, with more than 300 parish churches under its jurisdiction, in the archdiocese. The paper then describes the grand architecture, parishioners and management of this particular church.
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"According to the church's official website it was built to host at least 3,000 parishioners and holds mass in 45 languages, stressing the multiculturalism of the region and city. On a regular basis the church offers mass in English and Spanish on weekdays as well as traditionally on Sundays, several times a day. Monday through Friday the cathedral offers two services, one beginning at 7 am and one at 12.10 pm, both in English. On Sunday there is a 8 am and 10am mass in English and a 12;30 pm mass in Spanish. Additionally there are many special service masses held around this schedule, where national and international event celebrations occur and guest Priests say mass and offer information about international and national concerns of the church as a whole. Additionally, most wedding ceremonies held at the church have a full mass that is usually open to other parishioners, as well as funeral and baptismal services also open to other parishioners. The diversity of the region is displayed in the special services that are offered, in conjunction with regular mass schedules as well as special events. The Cathedral often hosts guests from other countries, to demonstrate conditions of need in other areas of the faithful, in doing so they expose the local parish to the overall diversity and health of the whole of the catholic world and offer its own parishioners the opportunity for global civic support of its members elsewhere. The Cathedral also has many hours of operation that allow visitors and guests to view and tour the cathedral during non-mass hours. In a sense the Cathedral and its support services, such as its gift shop offer a whole list of community events, much like a community center, hosting concerts and special classes and tours."
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Belief in Angels, 1999.
Examines psychology of those who believe in angels, religious interpretations, roles of angels & their messages.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 15 sources, $ 79.95
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" THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ANGELS
Introduction
Survey research indicates that substantial numbers of Americans believe in angels. For example, in a survey conducted by ABC News and the Washington Post (1994) on a national sample of 1,523 people, it was estimated that approximately 75 percent of the American public believed in angels; belief was not found to vary with ethnicity or political party.
There was some slight variance with respect to educational background, annual income, political ideology, age and gender; however, in all categories the numbers of believers remained high. Moreover, in another poll conducted by CBS News in 1993, the numbers were even higher with over 80 percent of the public not only believing in angels but believing that they personally.."
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Angels and Man, 2007.
A discussion regarding angels and their interaction with man on earth.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses the idea of guardian angels in the times of the Bible and today. It explores the incidences in the Bible where it is believed that angels have interacted with man. The paper further discusses how many people today talk of their 'guardian angel' when they believe that they have escaped something that could have turned out very badly such as a car accident or an attempt at harming them.
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"One of the first recorded events of angels interacting with man comes from the Bible. It is the story of Jacob's ladder, which is often taught in Sunday School but is likely forgotten in later years by most people. In this story, Jacob has a dream that there are angels ascending to and descending from Heaven on a huge ladder (Receiving, 2001). When he woke up, he believed that God had talked to him in the form of the dream. In the New Testament, there was a similar instance of angels interacting with man. It was believed, through a series of events, that Nathanael was given the gift of discerning spirits, which are also called angels. This was done when Jesus gave Nathanael a word of knowledge by saying that he saw him beneath the fig tree. Nathanael knew that there was no way that Jesus could have seen him there and so he believed that Jesus was truly the Son of God. When Nathanael recognized him that way in public, Jesus gave him 'spiritual eyes' and that was how he came to his understanding of angels (Receiving, 2001). "
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"Fallen Angels", 2005.
This paper analyzes the film "Fallen Angels" ("Duo Luo Tian Shi") directed by Wong Kar Wai, (1995) Hong Kong.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that Wong Kar Wai, one of the most genius contemporary filmmakers because of his visually stunning films, directed some of the most beautifully made movies such as "Chungking Express" (1994), "Fallen Angels" (1996) and "In the Mood for Love" (2001). The author points out that the stylistic elements of the production design, costume design, editing and cinematography indicate that "Fallen Angels" is not to be watched passively. The paper relates that the film has the characteristics of a film noir: The black and white photography, the low-key lighting, the underworld ambiance and the ubiquitous cigarette smoke; the main characters operate in the nighttime underworld of a city, which does not sleep.
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"In all of Wong's films, viewers are encouraged to have a critical eye for seeing. In "Fallen Angels", Wong and cinematographer Christopher Boyle exploits the visual elements to convey the message of the film. The entire film is virtually shot with the actors in close proximity to the camera's wide-angle lens, distorting their figures and achieving a "fisheye" effect. The cinematography successfully mix together with the intentionally dazzling set design to produce images that relentlessly highlight stylistic appearance. Moreover, these images are emphasized using either step-printing or swift snippets of black and white."
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The Hells? Angels, 2006.
An analysis of the Hells' Angels motorcycle gang, with reference to their media attention.
2,245 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper traces the early development of motorcycle gangs that led to the founding of the Hells' Angels. The paper contrasts different peoples' and groups' perceptions of, and analyzes the bases of their antipathy for, or support of, the gang. It reviews media attention the gang has garnered, including the period when author Hunter Thompson rode with the gang, and the book which he eventually wrote about that time. It also mentions other books written by member of the gang themselves, and includes some anecdotes about various notorious gang members. In conclusion, the writer expresses the feeling that if the Hells' Angels had better portrayed themselves at an earlier stage, they would not be so despised today.
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"The Hell's Angels may be the largest motorcycle gang, but they were not the first. "The Booze Fighters" were the first of what was to become a new breed of motorcyclists, the outlaw gang. During one fourth of July celebration in 1947, they lived up (or down) to their name, and terrorized the agricultural town of Hollister, California. This not only got them into the news, but got their story eventually into the movies, with a film entitled "The Wild One." Three years later, in another small California city called Fontana, some other young motorcyclists saw the reports in newspapers and LIFE magazine, and decided to emulate the media's accounts of these outlaw bikers. This group took its name from a 1930s movie of the same name, that had nothing to do with motorcycles. Directed by Howard Hughes and starring Jean Harlow, it portrayed the exploits of a group of World War I fliers, calling themselves "The Hell's Angels."
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"The Killer Angels", 2002.
A review of "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara recounting events which took place in the Civil War.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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?The Killer Angels? is a classic masterpiece by Michael Shaara highlighting the events that took place during the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg. The paper explores this unbiased view of the Civil war and examines its participants by unfolding the events with the help of viewpoints of the soldiers in the two armies. This is the first non-fictional account of the Civil war which offers deep insight into the lives of those who actually took part in one of the most significant event in history.
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"The novel ?The Killer Angels? by Michael Shaara is a story depicting the courage and heroism of people involved in the Battle of Gettysburg that took place in 1863, and in the process proves to be lot more than a mere history lesson in Civil war. The novel makes an attempt to present the battle in an unprejudiced manner, and tries not to take sides when explaining the stance of the two armies on the subject of slavery. It is clearly a remarkable book and what makes it worth reading is the presence of real characters even if the author has taken liberty with the presentation of those army men. The characters have been brought to life and one gets to learn not only about the battle itself but also about the views and opinions of those who participated in it. The most interesting thing about the novel is its narration technique where the author has presented the story through the viewpoints of different army personnel, which gives it an authentic touch and makes the event all the more real."
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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.
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"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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