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?Bless Me Ultima?, 2004.
A discussion of whether ?Bless Me Ultima? by Rudolfo A. Anaya should be banned.
1,144 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses why Rudolfo A. Anaya's book, "Bless Me, Ultima", should not be banned, as it simply reflects the views and lifestyles of the Mexican-American heritage. It looks at how, although detractors have argued that the book promotes witchcraft and devil worship, the book is actually a more complex look at the conflicts between indigenous culture and spirituality and Western culture and the Catholic religion. It also explores how the banning of "Bless Me, Ultima" raises serious issues about banning books because they contain controversial themes or issues. Such bans challenge the very nature of democracy and the tradition of respecting diversity of religious and political thought in the United States of America.
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"Bless Me, Ultima, tells the story of six-year-old Antonio Marez, who grows up in New Mexico in the 1940s. The story begins as Antonio's family takes the elderly Ultima into their home. Writes Anaya, "Ultima was a curandera, a woman who knew the herbs and remedies of the ancients, a miracle-worker who could heal the sick. And I had heard that Ultima could lift the curses laid by brujas, that she could exorcise the evil the witches planted in people to make them sick. And because a curandera had this power she was misunderstood and often suspected of practicing witchcraft herself" (p. 5). Throughout the story, Ultima acts as a spiritual guide to Antonio, who is torn between his mother Maria?s a devout Catholicism and the spirituality that Ultima represents."
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Rudolfo Anaya's Novel "Bless Me, Ultima", 2000.
Looks at the theme of awareness and maturity in Rudolfo Anaya's novel "Bless Me, Ultima".
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, $ 38.95
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This essay, using Rudolfo Anaya's Novel 'Bless Me Ultima', explores the connection between loss of world awareness and maturity. The loss of innocence of a young boy and his exposure to evil force him to mature. By exploring each of
the characters experiences with evil, this essay explores how maturity is achieved.
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Bless Me, Ultima: A Study of One Boys Journey to Understanding, 2002.
This paper examines the essay on "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya. It address the main character, Tony and his journey to understanding.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper is an analysis of "Bless me, Ultima," by author Rudolfo Anaya. It examines the quest for identity of a young boy named Tony, in order to demonstrate to the reader that true knowledge and understanding takes a lifetime, or longer, to achieve.
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"In Tony's search for understanding, he comes along several dead ends, but as he begins the next chapter of his life he finally realizes that the understanding he was searching for may take a lifetime or more to gain. In the key passage Tony's dad explicitly shares with Tony the revelation he had. "Understanding comes with life…sometimes it takes a lifetime to acquire understanding."(Pg. 248) Although Tony had started to realize the quest for knowledge was an unending one before his father told him, his father's words only confirmed those beliefs."
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"Bless me, Ultima", 2002.
A review of Anaya Rudolfo and his novel "Bless me, Ultima".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper is on the author Anaya and the novel written by him "Bless me, Ultima". It includes the description of the novel, the author and a topic from his writings that's concern with immigration.
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Themes in "Bless me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya, 2008.
This paper explores the themes of magic and religion in Rudolfo Anaya's novel, "Bless Me, Ultima."
1,562 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses some of the themes in the novel "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya. The writer describes several of the important symbols in the novel such as the owl, which symbolizes the power of magic and Antonio's connection with the world of magic and spirituality. The symbolism of the carp and the river are also explained. In addition, the writer describes the inner conflict in Antonio between Catholicism, the religion of his mother, and the polytheistic Llano religion of his father, and explains how his relationship with Ultima, the healer, leads to the resolution of this conflict.
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"The golden carp is another symbol of spirituality representing wisdom, comfort and moral guidance. Nonetheless, it reinforces the idea that moral percepts are equally valid irrespective of the religion they operate in. In fact, the carp is the symbol of the core of all religions, i.e., the morality of faith. At first, Antonio rejects the carp because he thinks its calling means betraying his own God, i.e. the God of the Catholic faith. In time, Antonio learns hat the carp can actually help him build his own identity, and find answers to his personal questions. In this sense, the carp is much more than a magical fish. It represents moral authority which is capable of providing answers, very much like the power of any religion to comfort and help its followers."
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"Blessed Children": The Future of the Unification Church, 2004.
An examination of the second generation of the Unification Church ("Moonies") from a post-Cold War perspective.
10,838 words (approx. 43.4 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 215.95
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This paper examines the second generation of the Unification Church as an American subculture following the Cold War. It begins by describing the background and biases of the researcher, then goes into an overview of the Church's religious beliefs and culture. Then, the paper examines the role of second generation Unificationists, or "Blessed Children," as they are known within the Church. Blessed Children are crucial to the Church's survival, so the writer examines their position in the Church from the perspective of the Church, from the perspective of parents, and from the perspective of the Blessed Children themselves. The paper describes the challenges of being Blessed Children, as well as the problems the Church will face as the second generation comes into power.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Religious Beliefs
True Father and His Divine Principle
The Blessing
The Spirit World
Holidays and Other Religious Traditions
Chapter 2: The Importance of Blessed Children: The Mission, Should You
Choose to Accept it...
True Parents' Words
The Blessed Children's Blessing - "Who's Going to Take
Responsibility?"
What Will the Future Bring?
Chapter 3: "You have been born with responsibility, whether you like it
or not." - How Blessed Children view their role in the Church
The Blessing, Purity, and the Lineage
"Living for the sake of others"
Problems and the Future of the Unification Church
Chapter 4: Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
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"The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity was founded in South Korea in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Moon was born in 1920 in South Korea, and raised Presbyterian. When he was fifteen years old, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a vision, and told him to finish the work that Jesus had been unable to do. Through this encounter, Moon learned that Jesus was not actually God, and that the Christian concept of the Trinity is in error. It also turns out that Jesus' mission in life was to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth, by marrying a perfect woman and having a perfect family. According to Unificationist belief, Jesus and his wife were to become the Second Adam and Eve, and through their union they would be able to restore the perfect order of creation that was disrupted when the first man and woman fell from God's grace in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, due to the Jews' unbelief that he was the Messiah, Jesus was put to death before being able to realize this mission. He was, however, able to offer spiritual salvation for those who believed in him - i.e. Christians. Physical salvation would be impossible until the Third Adam was sent by God to finish what Jesus began. With the perfect marriage of the Third Adam, the Third Adam and his wife will become the "true spiritual parents of all humankind." Members of the Unification Church believe that Rev. Moon and his wife are the long-awaited Third Adam and Eve, and thus refer to them as True Parents. Members of the first generation of Unificationists are thus True Parents' children; more specifically, they carry the name Jacob's Children. Jacob was a historical figure in the book of Genesis, a book whose history forms the foundation for much of Unificationist teachings."
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"The Blessed House", 2007.
An analysis of the main theme portrayed in "The Blessed House" by Jhumpa Lahiri.
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This paper discusses the short story, "The Blessed House," written by Jhumpa Lahiri. The paper discusses the theme of the story which looks at how people can sometimes become so affected by something that they eventually come to cherish it, even though it has almost nothing to do with them. The paper describes the plot of the story and how this theme is portrayed.
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"A new side of Sanjeev thus comes out when all these Christian artifacts are found in his house and his wife Twinkle wants to show them off. At first he gets mad easily over them, as is shown while the whole party is in the attic and he feels like throwing all of the Christian materials away; however he later comes to accept them because he realizes deep down inside how much they mean to his wife. Since he truly loves his wife he will not get rid of them because they make her happy. Happiness sometimes comes at a price which he becomes willing to pay for her. So as his true love comes out for her it is shown that although the artifacts made him mad or aggravated in the beginning, in the end they become responsible for making things work out for the better."
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"A Blessing", 2008.
An analysis of the poem "A Blessing" by James Wright.
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The paper discusses how James Wright's poem "A Blessing" celebrates the wonders of nature and expresses the poet's strong desire to become one with that world. The paper relates that the poet wishes to leave the human world behind in order to become a flower, the most beautiful emblem of nature.
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"The poem begins with a fairly straightforward description of a car ride: "Just off the highway to Rochester, Minnesota, / Twilight bounds softly forth on the grass." Right away, it becomes apparent that the poet has left the world of human civilization behind, as his immediate observations are taken up with nature; he is clearly more interested in the twilight on the grass than he is in the highway, and the rest of the poem will be taken up with evocations of nature, the "here and now," rather than the place from which the poem just came. This effectively gives the poem a feeling of placelessness, of being situated somewhere outside of time, where the only thing that truly matters is what happens in each line of the short poem."
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Nigerian Natural Resources: Blessing or Curse?, 2007.
Questions whether natural resources are a blessing or a curse in the development process of a country, using Nigeria as a case study.
9,950 words (approx. 39.8 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 201.95
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The concept that countries that are endowed with natural resources such as oil, natural gas, and gold should exploit them to promote economic growth and development has long been recognized as one of the fundamental principles of development economics. The principle of comparative advantage also maintains that countries should exploit those factors that they hold in greatest abundance. The revenues that are generated by natural resources can be used to assist in the promotion of economic growth in this view, which will then allow the economy to diversify and produce the kinds of higher value-added goods that are necessary to further accelerate economic development. The resource curse theory. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed and scholarly literature to determine the relationship between economic growth and human capital, and what current theories and models provide insights into this process. A case study of Nigerian underdevelopment is presented to determine how, in spite of abundant natural resources, the country has failed to fully realize the potential of many of its natural resources. Further, research on the role of western nations in conflicts in Africa as an indirect factor for the mismanagement of natural resources in Africa is also provided. A summary of the research, salient conclusions and timely recommendations are presented in the concluding chapter. The paper includes tables and graphs.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Chapter 4
Data Analysis
Chapter 5
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"While petroleum products are a relative newcomer to Nigeria's "resource curse" mix, coal and tin have been mined in the country since the early colonial period; however, coal production decreased following World War II, as a consequence of the redirection of resources to the potentially more lucrative oil industry. Nevertheless, substantial coal reserves of varying quality remain throughout Nigeria's south-central states (see map at Appendix B) in a strip of country that stretches from Benin to Cameroon. Furthermore, columbite and tin can be found in the Jos Plateau and there are iron-ore deposits in the Lokoja area (situated close to the Ajaokuta steel complex in the lower Niger valley)."
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Blessing of Baroque and the Church, 2008.
This paper discusses the Baroque movement as a response to the crisis of the reformation and an influence on the Church today.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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In this article, the writer notes that at the center of Western civilization and Christianity, Rome can be considered a formidable guide to the study of culture. The writer points out that the 15th century is a time where the eternal city once again provides a focus for understanding the crisis that Europe and the Church faced. The writer discusses that a melancholic Augustinian monk, Martin Luther senses the crisis on the horizon as an opportunity to rally a torrent of protest. The aftermath leaves a vast chasm in Christianity and the rise of the Baroque cultural movement. This cultural shift induced by the Council of Trent is examined in relation to the storm of Luther's protestantism in order to find deeper meaning about the Church today and a pastoral understanding of the modern issues and crisis that Catholics face.
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"The Baroque development is another lesson from the story within the eternal city that extends for all times including the contemporary one. The events of the splintering of Christianity in the 15th and 16th century are part of a major epoch of the course of history that gravely impacted society and the Church. It is important for the faithful in today's Church to know this story. Church history like all history allows a person to understand many current issues. The great events of the past, particularly within the story of Christianity give perspective on why things are the way they are. This insight can open up new ways for dealing with oftentimes old recurring issues. The story of the council of Trent can convey a tremendous message of hope. Under the desperate circumstances of the protestant crisis with all the flawed leadership and evil activity and after years of neglect and indecisiveness a great ray of sunshine produces a bloom that renews the Church. Trent laid a foundation that provided an orderly path amidst all the chaos. The magnificent response of the Baroque cultural influence is a testimony to the higher capacity of human nature and a gesture of Providence."
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Technology: A Blessing or a Curse?, 2002.
This Masters paper discusses how, despite so many advantages, new forms of technology also downplay, rather than facilitate, the globalization processes.
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This Masters paper discusses how, despite so many advantages, new forms of technology also downplay, rather than facilitate, the globalization processes.
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God Bless America, 2002.
A paper which discusses the limitation of Judeo-Christian beliefs by liberal interpretations of American constitutional law.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper shows that In the interests of preserving the civil rights of all Americans, legislation over the past few decades has mandated a conspicuous absence of Christian or Jewish symbols, prayers or teachings from public places-- the classroom, the sports arena, the courts, public buildings of all sorts. Yet, followers of these faiths make up the majority of Americans. The paper discusses that in the wake of the tragedy of September 11, and the previous shocking incidences of student violence at Columbine and other schools, Americans feel the need for increased, rather than decreased, emphasis on religion in the classroom and everywhere their children go. The author of the paper asks what can be done to protect the rights of these citizens to observe the dictates of their beliefs in their daily walk of life outside of their homes and places of worship?
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"What about the right of Judeo-Christians to display their symbols or other aspects of their beliefs in public places? The national motto is "In God We Trust", and all fifty states have a reference to God in their constitutions, the preambles to the constitutions, and/or on their state seals. Presumably this would constitute a precedent for the mention of God in civil settings. The case of County of Allegheny v. ACLU, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 492 U.S. 573 (1989), restricted the display of a Nativity scene on public property. By the so-called "plastic reindeer" test, religious displays should not have to incorporate secular symbols in order to be permissible, any more than secular displays should have to add religious symbols."
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Billy Budd: Blessed Innocence and Depraved Intelligence., 2002.
A review of Herman Melville's novel "Billy Budd" with an emphasis on its different interpretations at different levels.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This essay will argue that it is possible to read "Billy Budd" on a number of levels. Of course, it is an interesting tale of shipboard life at the end of the eighteenth century. As well, it may be seen as an allegory for the life of Christ, with the virtuous, innocent and inarticulate Billy Budd standing in for Christ. On yet another level it may be seen as a story of innocent virtue versus experienced corruption and impotence. In this respect, Melville's intended American audience may have read the story as tale of the corruption of the Old World and its decaying cosmopolitan civilization.
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Supernatural in Literature, 2007.
An analysis of the depiction of the supernatural through some of William Shakespeare's works.
1,266 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the depiction of the supernatural in literature. It specifically looks at the ways that the supernatural is portrayed in William Shakespeare's plays and focuses on the witches in "Macbeth" and the fantasy and illusion of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The paper concludes by mentioning other works that have depicted the supernatural, such as Rudolfo Anaya's novel, "Bless me, Ultima."
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"There are no significant actual dreams in the play but rather some dreamlike situations that add to the magical quality of the story. For example, after Titania, the fairy queen whom Oberon wanted to fall in love with someone other than the little boy of her friend's, wakes up from her sleep with love potion on her eyes and under the spell of that charm, immediately falls in love with a clownish figure Bottom. This may appear to be a very hilarious situation to the readers but it is situations like these that were responsible for bringing about a significant change in the course of the play. During that period when she was under the influence of the charm, she dotes on the clown but as soon as the spell ends, she starts loathing the very same person. Whatever has taken place during the spell was a beautiful dream to Bottom who lacked the intelligence to fathom what had happened to him. (IV, i., ll.205-214) Another very important role of dreams can be understood by the speech of Puck in the last Act when he offers an explanation for dreamlike situations to other characters. He wants them to think of their past as nothing but a dream because this explanation could answer whatever questions they had in mind. (ACT V)"
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Southwest Literature -- America Picante, 2002.
An analysis of four books which represent the distinct literature of Southwestern America.
2,812 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This essay describes and defines the genre that has come to be known as Southwestern American Literature. Four novels, Tony Hillerman's "Dance Hall of the Dead", Edward Abbey's "Fire on the Mountain", Cormac McCarthy's "All the Pretty Horses" and Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima" are analyzed to reveal how they contribute to this genre. Distinct landscapes and distinct characters inhabit these books, offering a panoply of cactus, desert, mountains, cowboys, cattlemen, Native Americans and Chicanos, all possessing a sense of alienation from the rest of the world. Southwestern literature, in summary, as this essay shows is about an appreciation of the wilderness and humans with a frontier mentality who are always seeking another open vista.
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"Southwestern American literature forms a distinct genre with a sharp flavor that includes land and geography and attitudes and people. The landscape was there before a diversity of peoples sank their spiritual and physical roots into soil as varied as their voices. This literature is the empty land of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, of the four corners area, stretching even down through Texas into old Mexico. This land of cactus, desert, and mountains, and it's inhabitants, cowboys, Indians, and Chicanos, possess a sense of separation or alienation from the rest of the world. Southwestern literature is about an appreciation of the wilderness and humans with a frontier mentality who are always seeking another open vista. It is wide open spaces and emptiness, a barren but beautiful paradise, and the very real humans who live there. Offering what Rudolfo Anaya calls " the spirit of the place" (Dunaway ix-xvi), Southwestern literature is about character, men who are men, tough, stubborn humans who face hard facts with spirit. It is about cactus and desert and mountains and the folklore of native Americans, Chicano, and cowboys. Southwest Literature offers a picante taste that lingers on the inner tongue, a flavor of place and people, it includes both "surface" and "soul"(Dunaway ix), becoming a uniquely American "magical realism" (Dunaway 31)."
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