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Anne Carson's "The Glass Essay" and the Post-modern Self, 2008.
An analysis of Anne Carson's prose poem "The Glass Essay" and how it reflects upon the post-modern self.
2,420 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines Anne Carson's prose poem "The Glass Essay" in terms of the post-modern condition, which reduces human experience to the self and fragmented meanings, to loneliness and senselessness. It focuses on particular events in the poem, such as Carson's descriptions of her mother and a past love affair, and her insights into the mind of Emily Bronte. The paper ends by pointing out that, though the poem is written in the post-modern form and tradition, its conclusion presents a not so post-modern self but rather a very human, heartening, and timeless self.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Past Love Affair
An Aging Mother
On Emily Bronte
The Post-modern Self
Concluding Remarks
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"Throughout "The Glass Essay" Carson describes the profound loneliness that has always been part of human experience known to some individuals more than others and that is seen as a strong part of the postmodern personality. The world is thought to have changed with a great loss of faith in authorities, institutions or ideas of art or value that leave many people feeling they have no bearings, or that life is only absurd and senseless. People are believed to be more cut off from one another than was true in the past and with the resulting loneliness involving only the self as a reliable reality. It may be said that postmodern ideas of the self stress this extreme individuality and its results, no past grouping or category seeming to have relevance."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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Post-Modernism, Post-War Critical Theory and Marxism, 2003.
A comparative analysis of post-modernist theories with post-war critical theory.
3,148 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper embarks on an examination of the work of post-war critical theorists Adorno, Horkheimer and Marcuse who capture the dominant themes of post-war Critical Theory well. It proceeds to show how many parallels are evident between post-war Critical Theory and the more recently formulated postmodernist theories. An examination of postmodernist theories then ensues, taking as exemplars the work of Baudrillard, Jameson and Harvey. It concludes by arguing that postmodernist theories do indeed revisit the critique of modern culture, which post-war Critical Theory began and they do so without the political commitment to Marxism. An explanation for this follows, discussing the events which ?shattered a whole generation of French intellectual?s beliefs in the moral supremacy of Marxism? and sheds light on the climate which ultimately paved way for the emergence of postmodernism.
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"Advertising encourages individuals to view themselves primarily as consumers, and under the guise of entertainment, audiences are manipulated into accepting and conforming to existing society. Kellner captures this sentiment well claiming ?advertising progressively fuses in style and technique with the entertainment of the culture industry, which in turn can be read as a series of advertisements for existing society and the established way of life? (1989:33). The culture industry is designed to discourage individuals from challenging the given order, to think critically and indeed, think for themselves. ?The need, which might resist control, has already been suppressed by the control of individual consciousness? (1995: 121). Adorno and Horkheimer show how the products of the culture industry are similar to those produced in a factory, sharing their belief that ?under monopoly all mass culture is identical?. (1995: 121)."
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Anne with an E, 2000.
The growth and individuality of L.M. Montgomery?s Anne Shirley in "Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Avonlea", and "Anne of the Island", depicts an inner struggle from self-delusion to self-awareness that can be recognized within us all.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The paper discusses how the character, Anne Shirley is more than a character in a book. She has been a friend and kindred spirit to millions of people over several generations. It shows how we relate her adventures to our own lives and filter them through our own experiences. Anne grows from childhood into adolescence, from adolescence to adulthood and beyond and each step of the way the reader is there with her, sharing her decisions, facing her fears and relating it to their own lives. The paper discusses how the growth and individuality of L.M. Montgomery?s Anne Shirley in "Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Avonlea", and "Anne of the Island", depicts an inner struggle from self-delusion to self-awareness that can be recognised within us all.
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"The novels are over, Anne finally realized she loves Gil, and their future seems set, so why do we still need more? What is it about Anne Shirley that has kept a world at her side for close to a century? Epperly captures it best when she states; ?we cannot fully explain Anne?s hold over us?(46). My mother and grandmother both read Anne?s story before me, loved her spirit, and secretly wished to be her. Three generations of women enraptured by one small girl with the heart of a lion. Why? ?Anne Shirley continues to live on today because she does not conform to reader expectations, to cultural stereotype, or accepted convention?(Epperly 70). I like to believe Anne Shirley lives on today because each of those readers would consider her a friend and kindred spirit and has held and cherished a piece of her in their hearts since they first discovered her. There is something about Anne that brings out the best in people. Her imagination, her joy in every common thing, her virtues and her faults; Anne is an icon for attaining our dreams."
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"The Diary of Anne Frank", 2002.
A discussion of Anne's search for knowledge in "The Diary of Anne Frank".
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This essay will examine The Diary of Anne Frank, and argue that this piece of writing contains evidence of a young girl's profound search for meaning and for understanding.
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The Romantic Fates of Jane Austen and Anne Elliot, 2001.
This essay compares the romantic life of novelist Jane Austen with that of her character, Anne Elliot in "Persuasion".
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The paper draws comparisons between ?Persuasion?s? Anne Elliot?s romantic struggles and that of the author, Jane Austen, suggesting that nearing the end of her life, the author was reflecting on how her own life may have eventuated had she married the man from her youth, instead of remaining single. The author examines other relationships in the novel and how those relationships represent the alternative fates Anne may have suffered had she not gained the strength to take an active role and marry for love.
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"Jane Austen's final novel, "Persuasion", is an insightful portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the 1800s. The story seen through the eyes of the heroine, Anne Elliot, gives readers an impression of the influence that nineteenth century society could have on a woman's fate, had she not the strength to resist. Anne Elliot's character changes from passive to active over the course of the novel. It is in this way that she avoids the alternative fates dramatized for her by other women in the novel and ironically, by Jane Austen herself."
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Anne's Crumbling Facade in Jane Austen's "Persuasion", 2008.
An analysis of the character of Anne in Jane Austen's novel "Persuasion".
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines the social roles of women and men in Jane Austen's novel "Persuasion", with particular focus on the character Anne. The paper points out that in the novel men are able to rise in social standing by working hard while women have to resort to marriage as a way to gain status in society. The paper also relates that, at first, Anne follows pre-established social roles, which stress the importance of gaining wealth and status through one's external image. The paper then explains that Anne's reliance on such superficial images comes at the cost of morality.
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"In comparison, Anne's superficial beauty fades while Mr. Wentworth's personal qualities persist over time. Mr. Wentworth's appearance has improved over his eight-year absence, while Anne's beauty withers: "The years which had destroyed [Anne's] youth, and bloom had only given [Mr. Wentworth] a more glowing, manly, open look, in no respect lessening his personal advantages. She had seen the same Frederick Wentworth." (Austen 44) Symbolically, Mr. Wentworth's strong qualities are everlasting, while Anne's weak qualities vanish. Mr. Wentworth embodies a "strong mind, with sweetness of manner", while Anne's qualities and ideals are easily shaped by the influence of others (Austen 45)."
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Anne Frank, 2005.
This paper looks at the life of Anne Frank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper tells the story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam. The writer discusses that she hid for 25 months before being discovered and then was sent to a concentration camp along with her sister and parents. The writer tells that Anne, her sister and mother died in the camps. In this paper the writer shows that her father survived and published her diary, which has become known the world over as "The Diary of Anne Frank".
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"When Adolf Hitler came to power, his anti-Semitic beliefs were put into practice by his Nazi party, which passed anti-Jewish laws and built concentration camps, where millions of Jews were killed or died from the harsh conditions. Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl and her family were forced to hide and Anne began a diary which documented the sufferings of her family. It has become famous as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and has been made into movies, TV specials and plays. The diary ..."
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The Diary of Anne Frank, 2008.
An analysis of the changes in Anne Frank's voice and tone throughout her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl."
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper analyzes the autobiographical diary of Anne Frank, entitled, "The Diary of a Young Girl." The paper specifically focuses on Anne Frank's voice and her tone throughout the diary. It looks at the way that her style changed over the course of the time that she was writing in her diary. The paper discusses the significance of these changes in voice and tone and how they correspond to what was happening in the world at the time.
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"Significantly Anne's fifteenth birthday is only two months away from her last letter to Kitty, to her people, to the world. Anne went the path of the righteous, the path of self improvement, growth, faith:" People who have religion should be glad, for not everyone has the gift of believing in heavenly things... It isn't the fear of G-d but the upholding of one's own honour and conscience."
"If you visit Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam, just listen and you will hear her laughter, her whisper, her joy of first love. You will hear the Gestapo stepping with their heavy dirty boots into a pure sweet life. A "Little bundle of contradictions" , who did so well in perfecting her traits, and returned her pure soul to her Creator."
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Anne Elliot, 2006.
An analysis of Anne Elliot from the novel "Persuasion" as the unconventional Jane Austen heroine.
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This paper examines how Anne Elliot, the protagonist of "Persuasion" is, like most Austen heroines, witty, clever and considerate. It also shows how Anne is feminine while possessing none of what Austen clearly sees as the negative characteristics of her gender.
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"At first Anne Elliot seems an unlikely heroine in contrast to Emma and Elizabeth. She is not venerated or held in any special position by her own family. She is seen as inferior and is unable to persuade them or advice them. They generally view her as extra luggage and her sister prefers the opinion and company of Mrs Clay instead. In contrast to Emma who is held in high esteem by her father and by everyone who is acquainted with her. Elizabeth too is held in high esteem by her family and is the central figure in her environment. Both Emma and Elizabeth are consulted before any important decisions are taken by their families. "
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The Art of Anne Rice's "Interview With the Vampire", 1999.
A book review of Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire".
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This is a book review and a character review of Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire". The author describes how Rice does not create "absolute" characters so they are not all good or all evil.
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"A surefire classic has been produced by the esteemed novelist Anne Rice. This brilliant artist has created Interview With the Vampire, an eerie, "realistic" saga of the life of a vampire, narrated by the angelic demon himself. The themes and moods were recently captured on film, yet the book still captivates audiences with its versatility and forlorn expression. This piece of art does not only convince a reader of its realism, but it also defies the classic "good versus evil" theme."
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The Poetry of Anne Bradstreet's Poems, 2000.
This paper analyzes Anne Bradstreet's views of how the Earth cannot fulfill her heavenly desires.
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By reviewing Anne Bradstreet's poems ?The Flesh and the Spirit? and ?Upon the Burning of Our House? , this paper analyzes Anne Bradstreet?s views of how the Earth cannot fulfill her heavenly desires, in which only God can. Her concern with how people become less attached to God when they have many material possessions is another theme that is addressed in the paper. Finding God?s will though hard work, prayer, and sacrifice is the only way to attain salvation, according to Bradstreet. The reluctance of people to practice these values makes the world an evil place to live in, according to the poet.
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"The pursuit of spiritual gains rather than earthly items is a major theme Bradstreet uses to show how important eternal salvation is for humans, especially the Puritans of her time. Bradstreet illustrates how important it is to look to heaven in her poem, ?The Flesh and the Spirit.? She states, ?My garments are not silk nor gold, / Nor such trash which earth doth hold, / But royal robes I shall have on, / More glorious than the glist?ring sun? (304). According to Bradstreet, all the riches of the Earth cannot compare to what is stored in heaven, which contains treasures far beyond imagining. This unimaginable treasure stored in heaven should be motivation enough to pursue God?s will. She also describes in the poem achieving eternal salvation from working God?s will rather than pursuing earthly desires. She says, ?The stately walls both high and strong, / Are made of precious jasper stone, / The gates of pearl, both rich and clear, / And angels for porters there; / The streets thereof transparent gold, / Such as no eye did e?er behold? (304). Heaven is two times better than Earth because not only does it contain an infinite amount of treasure, but it is made of treasure as well. Bradstreet feels the Earth does not offer this type of reward, and in essence fails her, because the world contains nothing more than weak-willed people who choose to sin."
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Imagination and Literature in ?Madame Bovary? and ?Anne of Green Gables?, 2000.
This paper compares Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" and L.M. Montgomery?s "Anne of Green Gables" through the literary power of imagination in the lives of these heroines.
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This paper contrasts the novels ?Madame Bovary? and ?Anne of Green Gables? in terms of their strong imaginative rebellious heroines that impacted their society at the time of the release. Both books had enormous popularity in their time. The paper explores how these heroines significantly express the power of imagination and literature in the lives of ?everyday? women. Their lives are examples and warnings for temperance.
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"At first glance, the improbable comparison of Flaubert?s Madame Bovary to L.M. Montgomery?s Anne of Green Gables seems amusing and far-fetched. Although written in different languages over fifty years apart, and representing completely different societies, there is a connection. Bovary is a vulgar tale of adultery and struggle, ending in suicide. Anne, a children?s novel, portrays the life of a small orphan on P.E.I. So what is it that continues to connect the two in my mind?"
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Anne Bradstreet's and Johnathan Edward's View of God, 2002.
A short paper outlining the differences and similarities of 'God' as imposed by Johnathan Edwards and Anne Bradstreet.
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The following paper discusses views of 'God' with reference to Anne Bradstreet?s 'Upon the Burning of our House', and Jonathon Edward?s 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'. This paper compares their views and tries to interpret what each author means by a particular sentence.
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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God conveys an extraordinarily unique viewpoint of God. According to Edwards, we are all sinners by nature; it is our most forth standing trait, despite our ongoing efforts to counter it. Throughout his sermon, he goes on endlessly about how God is so merciful to us, and without his mercy we would be thrown to the deepest depths of hell by the very earth itself. What was so deplorable to the people when they first heard it, was that Edwards alleged that all this time that they had thought they had been good Christians, they were in fact sinning against God; all the while they thought they were going to Heaven, they were actually destined for Hell, and there was naught they could do to stop it. (?You hang by a slender thread, with the flames of divine wrath flashing about it, and ready every moment to singe it, and burn it asunder; and you have no interest in any Mediator, nothing to keep off the flames of wrath, nothing to lay hold of to save yourself, nothing that you have done, nothing you can do, to induce God to spare you one moment.? Edwards, 121.) So, essentially, they were screwed, and it was too late to do anything, you are all going to hell in a hand basket, have a nice Sunday. Edwards wanted to make religion almost a physical experience, and with reports of people fainting and weeping openly without abandon, I would have to say it seems as if he accomplished his task. I only wonder if perhaps a few of his followers turned to Agnosticism or Atheism after such an oration?"
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Anne Sexton, 2001.
This essay discusses the poetry and literary themes of Anne Sexton.
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This paper analyzes Anne Sexton's life struggles and emotions as seen through her poetry. The author discusses Sexton's obsession with death in her works, leading up to her suicide in 1974. The paper looks at Sexton's poetic collections "Transformations", "Book of Folly", "The Awful Rowing Towards God" and "Live and Die".
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"In ?45 Mercy Street,? which was published after her suicide, Sexton refers to her life as ?the clumsy calendar in which she lives.? We realize here that the general confusion Sexton experienced in Sexton?s short life is finally getting the better of her and her suicide may be imminent. She also mentions in her suicide note, which was also a poem published under the same name, that she has died before, ?once in November, and once in June.? This directness and ambiguity characterizes Sexton?s poetry not as a type of genre or style, but as brutally honest and a true representation of her life."
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