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"Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self", 2006.
A brief analysis of Alice Walker's "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self".
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This paper examines Alice Walker's article which a personal narrative that takes the reader on a journey through emotional rejection and reconstruction to realize that love exists beyond the physical self created by the mind.
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"She has a personal revelation when her daughter finally notices her eye. She feared that her daughter would reject her just as she had dreaded her entire lifetime that the world would push her aside. Instead, her daughter was amazed that there was a "world in her eye". The young child thought her mother's defect was beautiful and special. An entire lifetime of resentment and pain became a source of pride and strength. Love was not given based on beauty but out of a culmination of emotions such as respect, loyalty, and affection. It took her child and the innocence of youth to show her life's ultimate beauty is found within and not based on an unrealistic ideal set by society's expectations. She missed so much by hiding her face from the world and found a lifetime within the eyes of a child. Ultimately, Alice Walker's journey was about finding acceptance. She needed to learn to love and accept her body because it was an integral part of her entire person, regardless of the flaws it contained or the imperfections. She was still the cute child that everyone loved, all grown up and ready to face the world with her head held high. "
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Walker and Douglass Reflect on Beauty and Literacy, 2006.
Compares and contrasts Alice Walker's essay, "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self", and Frederick Douglass' writing, "Learning to Read and Write".
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This paper is a brief summary and compare and contrast of contemporary African-American writer Alice Walker's short essay "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self" and 19th century African-American freed slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass' "Learning to Read and Write" from his first autobiography. Both pieces are autobiographical and describe their unique views on the subjects of beauty and literacy.
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"In the two short pieces by Alice Walker, "Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self" and Frederick Douglass, "Learning to Read and Write" we see two narratives of transformation and coming into self, if not coming of age, of people that would become among the most famous African American authors in the country. Although they are separated by over 100 years and have many surface differences including gender, freedoms and civil liberties by birthright, and geographic distance, these authors share certain similarities that come through in these two pieces. When Alice Walker was a small child she was beautiful, confident, self-aware and full of life and positive spirit, as she describes in her memory of her Easter speech the year she was six. She recalls that she was a tomboy, running around and playing with her brothers like she was one of them, perhaps not as focused, at age eight, on being..."
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Alice Walker's "Beauty", 2008.
A summary and review of Alice Walker's essay "Beauty: When the Dancer is the Self".
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that Alice Walker's essay "Beauty: When the Dancer is the Self" is a brief summary of how her perception of beauty has had an impact on her internal life. The paper relates that the essay describes how, when she was young and perfect in her own eyes, she was confident. This confidence was lost when she perceived herself as greatly flawed, only to return when the scar tissue is removed. The paper then relates that, regardless of what Walker wants the reader to take away from the essay, the ending reminds the reader that even Walker's alleged acceptance of her remaining flaw is flawed in itself.
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"Rather than simple and straightforward anecdotes, Walker has to take the reader back from a moment of doubt to previous moments of acceptance. Rather than leave the reader with the idea that her doubt about her self and her beauty remains, Walker relates several brief stories that culminate in an anecdote that takes place nine years earlier, when her daughter notices the "world" in her mother's eye."
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"Beauty" and "Battle Royal", 2002.
This paper compares Alice Walker?s ?Beauty: When The Other Dancer Is The Self? to ?Battle Royal,? by Ralph Ellison.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 58.95
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The following paper examines and discusses the main differences between Walker?s and Ellison?s stories. In ?Beauty?, Walker?s tormentors were small children who really had no power over her except the power she gave them, however Ellison?s tormentors, who were white men, thought they had permanent power, an illusion Ellison chose to let them have to get what he wanted, when their power was actually temporary.
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?While Walker?s story is sketchy, told with a minimum of details, as though she still can?t bear to revisit all those years, Ellison is bold, with every blow and humiliation carefully noted.While Walker?s story only contains a few references to white people (one being that a white man refused to take her to the doctor), Ellison?s whole story is about his experience with white men.Walker begins life as a normal, happy child, one of eight children. As children tend to be, she is self-assured of her beauty and her father?s love. This is borne out when he chooses her to go to the fair with him, riding in a car owned by the white woman he works for. Her outfit, all ribbons and frills, is carefully noted, as though the outfit somehow shapes or at least adds to her own sense of her beauty. All through the story, at each step of the way, clothing is described, letting the reader see where Walker is at each stage of her life. At age six she carefully tells us that she?s in a scallop and rose outfit for her Easter speech, and she says, ?I can tell they admire my dress.?
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Inner Beauty, 2002.
An exploration of Jane Eyre's life as a search for value in her inner beauty.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, $ 42.95
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This essay details the struggle for recognition of inner beauty over outer beauty as seen in ?Jane Eyre?. The author discusses how Jane?s life is a stage for her education and the building of character and value that goes against the traditional notions of beauty. At each of her homes she gains confidence and strength, challenging societal views of beauty and is rewarded with her marriage to a man who respects her for who she is.
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?The notion of beauty, what it is and whether it is an inner or outward quality, has been long debated. For centuries people, and particularly women, have struggled with the concept of their own inner beauty as something as important, if not more important than their outward, physical beauty. This is no less true in literature. The idea of female inner beauty has not always been valued. In Charlotte Bronte?s ?Jane Eyre?, the protagonist, Jane, rejects her own outer beauty in favour of nurturing her intellect, her humility and those other inner qualities that she herself views as beautiful. She respects her wisdom and philosophy before any of her physical attributes, partly because of her need as a child to read; partly from the lessons she is taught.?
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Naomi Wolf's "The Beauty Myth", 2006.
An analysis of the message about the ideal of beauty in Naomi Wolf's book, "The Beauty Myth".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the message in Naomi Wolf's book, "The Beauty Myth", explaining that Wolf puts forward the provocative argument that the ideal of beauty in modern culture is nothing but the latest method of keeping women in a subservient role within the patriarchy. She sees the ubiquitous images of female beauty that pervade our culture as being part of a vicious backlash against the successes of feminism, arguing that this beauty myth functions to keep women convinced that they are worth less than men, and thus maintains the current economic system.
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Defense of Beauty, 2002.
This paper uses a philosophical approach to answer the question: What is wrong with beauty?
6,655 words (approx. 26.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 152.95
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This paper discusses what is wrong with beauty from the position of its subjectivity, purpose and irrelevance to modern culture and the modern experience. The author believes that the thinker must examine the theory of the sublime, to determine to what degree, if any, it can be reconciled and identified with beauty. The author concludes that beautiful and the sublime, in their roles of enlightenment and revival and purpose give the artist and the art-experienced an added ability to resist the alienation of postmodern culture and its dehumanizing effects.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Defining the Problem
What is Wrong with Beauty?
The Sublime Transcendent
Developing the Sublime and Beautiful
Beauty is the Guiding Morality of the Sublime
Conclusions
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"According to Kant, beauty is "a question merely of the form" (Kant 13). It is a matter of composition and form, which insofar as it reveals to the viewer a purposiveness, is beautiful without recompense to banal matters of emotion or even content. ?Thus a work of art, or a beautiful natural object, displays a kind of free play of forms, consistent with the presence of a purpose to which we don't have access.? (Clowney) If it is possible to reconcile Kant and Locke on this matter, one might say that beauty then is defined by form and composition which due to its purposefulness and harmonic nature, in the absence of personal tastes and social definitions, creates sensual pleasure which evolves into intellectual pleasure. However, both Kant and Locke suggest that judgments of beauty, albeit subjective ones, can additionally be made based on personal interpretation, taste, and will. While Kant sees this as barbaric, Locke views it as an important part of the education of the soul."
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Beauty: Is It in the Eye of the Beholder?, 2006.
An analysis of the notion of beauty throughout history.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper studies the concept of beauty, examining the views of influential thinkers and society as a whole. The author looks at how beauty has been defined historically, as well as in modern times, and emphasizes the feminine associations with attractiveness. The paper discusses sexuality as it relates to beauty, concluding that, at least today, beauty and sex are intertwined. Finally, the paper investigates the role of emotion -- particularly romantic love -- in perceiving beauty.
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"Beauty is seldom an individual opinion. Again, we need to consider beauty as a more or less feminine trait. Men are seldom called "beautiful", except in the statues of the ancient Greeks and Romans, whose admiration for a physical body is timeless (especially when compared to the female body). There is no doubt that, if we can agree that beauty differs according to the desires or gratification of the onlooker or admirer, beauty can not provide a single form. We can fantasize about "beauty" when we see Madonna, perhaps, or Marilyn Molnroe, or Gwyneth Paltrow, in our current thinking. Our parents and grandparents might have preferred a more voluptuous Sophia Loren or Jane Russell. The Arts, for the most part, provide us with examples of what beauty is, or what it should be. Boys now lust for movie actresses such as Cameron Diaz or Alician Silverstone. Girls (and women) might think of handsome men like Harrison Ford or Mel Gibson as "beautiful" because these men arouse them sexually."
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Beauty, 2002.
An examination of the theme of beauty in the works of the English poet John Keats.
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This discusses how the poetry of John Keats inspires readers because of their lyricism, accessibility and imagery. It looks at how many of Keats? poems focus on beauty as a subject and theme, for beauty is a source of inspiration. It analyzes at how the theme of beauty emerges in several of his more famous works, including ?Ode to a Nightingale,? ?Ode on a Grecian Urn? and ?Ode on Melancholy.? It shows how beauty is treated as a subject worthy of spiritual discussion and how Keats frequently makes mythological and esoteric references in his poems. Keats treats beauty as one of the mysteries of life, which he seeks to understand through his verses.
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"?Ode on a Grecian Urn? is Keats? uplifting description of the paintings on an ancient Greek urn. Using the urn as the object of discussion is significant to the theme of beauty because a Grecian urn is ancient. It has witnessed the ravages of time and still retains its physical luster. The urn is the ?still unravished bride of quietness,? meaning it is unsullied by time. Keats uses images of silence to emphasize that the urn is eternal: ?foster child of silence and slow time.? The paintings on the urn, which consist of various images of ?deities or mortals, or of both? are described as a ?flowery tale.? These paintings or carvings were lovely enough to inspire Keats to write this poem, or at least to use it as a metaphor for beauty. Greek gods and goddesses are immortal ideals of human beauty, and Keats evokes them to create a sense of timelessness. Furthermore, this timeless quality shared by the gods and the urn itself is an essential quality of beauty."
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Beauty, 2002.
An analysis of Paul Valery's quote "Beauty is a way of death. The novelty, the intensity, the strangeness, in a word, all the values of shock supplant it."
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This paper examines Paul Valery's quote above and attempts to answer the question of what makes beauty so difficult to define. It discusses how beauty is unique for each individual and what is beautiful to one may be ordinary to another. He therefore concludes that beauty is more of a concept than a reality and so is different for each who views it. The paper evaluates how beauty can be shocking, sublime, novel, intense and sometimes even strange and as a concept, it connotes perfection.
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"Sometimes beauty is so perfect it is shocking to think something so perfect could exist in the universe. The perfection of a beautiful woman, of bright white snow covering the needles of a deep green pine in the forest, the vivid and shocking colors of a sunrise over a mountain lake, all of these are beautiful and perfect in the moment. Beauty is shocking in its intensity, and in the reaction to it. That is a little like death, too. The moment is so perfect there is a little bit of death in it, knowing it will never occur again, and it cannot be held, except in the mind. This is a little like a moment of death and perfection mixed into one."
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What Does "Beauty" Mean in Art Today?, 2006.
A discussion regarding the modern concept of beauty in art.
2,174 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper takes a look at how Kant defines the concept of beauty in art and how it relates to the art of today. According to the paper, when it comes to the modern concept of beauty in art, there is often a very thin line between beauty and the grotesque. The paper reviews various works of modern art, discussing the beauty of each piece.
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"The painting represents a bird and a heart, each placed on halves of a paper. The thing that first draws the attention of the viewer is the strong nuance of red that dominates the painting. Indeed, even the two shapes (the bird and the heart) are not actually sketched out as a shape, but are defined by the contrast in color between the nuances of red. It is quite an impression and perhaps another approach towards the concept of modern beauty, insisting on suggestion and inspiration rather than on exactly drawing lines and representing shapes. Given the fact that the message of the painting is barely implied by the elements forming it, as by it is by the title, everything is left to the own introspection of the viewer. "
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The Geographies of "American Beauty", 2005.
A discussion of feminine confinement and control, as shown in the film "American Beauty" (1999).
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The paper analyzes the Oscar-winning film American Beauty (1999), which presents a complex vision of gender relations in contemporary American suburbia. Through a critical evaluation of the film with reference to scholarly work on the geography of gender, this paper demonstrates the radical degree to which American Beauty visualizes feminine confinement and control, while showing pathological feminine power in suburban space. The paper further analyzes how the perception of confinement may seem unusual in a film such as American Beauty whose cinematography at various points - such as the opening - emphasize the wide expanses of suburban life.
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Shelley and Romantic Beauty, 2008.
An analysis of the ideology of romantic beauty in "On the Medusa of Leonardo Da Vinci in the Florentine Gallery" by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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This literary study examines the ideology of romantic beauty in the poem "On the Medusa of Leonardo Da Vinci in the Florentine Gallery" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. The writer notes that the central theme of romanticism that arises in this poem focuses on the dark and terrifying Grecian mythological creature Medusa. The writer maintains that for romantic poets such as Shelley, there was a concerted effort to represent feminine beauty and grace through the veil of darkness or death in this poem about Da Vinci's famous painting. In essence, the premise of death and decay is the central element of romantic beauty in Shelley's poem about Da Vinci's depiction of the terrifying Medusa.
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"This critical perspective is one key aspect for understanding why Shelley saw beauty in this terrible creature--through the lens of mythological history and the victimization of Medusa at the hands of Minerva and Neptune. In this manner, the basis of romantic beauty hinges on the darkness of humanity, which invariably will produce a cycle of life. For romantics like Shelly, this cycle of death and decay is an essential part of life that illuminates the beauty he sees within Da Vinci's Medusa.
"The evolution of the poem further builds upon the beauty of Medusa as a seductive woman figure that seeks to bring down any man that comes within her grasp. Shelly is keen to point out her horrifying appearance, but it is her inner 'grace' that defines her beauty through the image of death and decay that seduces men .."
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Beauty in Fairy Tales, 2002.
A discussion of the significance of the theme of beauty in fairy tales.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the significance of the emphasis of beauty in fairy tales and its impact on contemporary American society. By interweaving personal perceptions and research about different fairy tales and their portrayal of beauty, it provides multiple perspectives on how women?s lives are adversely affected by these tales. It shows how with their prototypical presentations about women and their overemphasis on the importance of beauty, fairy tales reinforce the stereotypical perceptions of women and undermine the latter?s accomplishments. It also looks at how fairy tales play a large role in shaping and defining the identities of women and the perceptions of society and how they have succeeded in establishing the gender relationships and dominating the social discourse of American society-Myth America.
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"The analysis of the theme of beauty in the fairy tale of ?Snow White? by Marc Fonda also provides me with a new perspective of the sinister effects of fairy tales. Fundamentally, the conflict between Snow White and the Queen revolves around the pursuit of beauty. Because she has lost her ?title? as the most beautiful woman in the kingdom to Snow White, she decides to kill the latter in order to regain her title (Fonda 14). In the Disney movie version of ?Snow White,? the Queen is further enraged when she sees a young prince accosting Snow White, the most beautiful woman in the kingdom."
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Owning a Beauty Salon, 2006.
This paper discusses how beauty salons get started, owning a franchise and the logistics of starting one from scratch.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper stresses that a beauty shop business needs a business plan including short term and long term business goals, a financial assessment, a detailed list of necessary equipment, a plan for partnerships, if salon booths are to be rent out and a marketing advertising strategy. The author points out that, as more and more women have careers, they need to look professional, which is a look they often cannot achieve on their own especially when pressed for time. The paper discusses franchise businesses such as Regis Corporation with 10,000 salons all over the country and Haircolorxpress, which specializes in color and custom-blended cosmetic services and aims to have 10,000 shops worldwide in the next ten years.
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Introduction
Story of Long-Ago Success
Benefits of Ownership
Thesis: Owning Your Own Salon Can Be Profitable and Enjoyable
Preview
Body
Franchise Salons
Buying an Existing Salon
How to Start a Salon from Scratch
Location
Business Plan
Operational Plan
Interview
Trends and Innovations
Examples of Success
Conclusion
Continuing Need for Beauty Salon Services
My Vision of a Successful Beauty Salon Business
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"Many salon owners are finding that it pays to diversify, that is, to combine hair care with other services. Ruth Earle, for example started out alone in a small room in the local fire hall. The first year, 1988, she had only about 30 clients. Business did pick up, though, so that she was able to open a shop in a better location and eventually employ four people. However, in 1992 the fishery moratorium came into effect, and people in her town had to move elsewhere to find work. Ruth had to lay off two employees in order to stay open. Then in 1995, she invested in tanning equipment as an additional service to clients. Waxing also got popular, so she started to offer that too."
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