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"Boiler Room", 2006.
A look at why the main character of the film "Boiler Room" decides to cross the line and engage in a series of white collar crimes.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses and explains the key causal and motivational factors, at a macro and micro-level alike, that help fuel the main economic and psychological motivations of Seth Davis, the main character in "Boiler Room", to break the law.
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"However, (at the macro level) Seth actually considers himself quite successful in his illegal casino endeavor. After all, at the macro level money is his main (actually his only) motivation. Still, as he later admits to himself when he is alone again, with his girlfriend, it hurts him deeply that his father disapproves so strongly of all he has done in life. Seth's macro-level and micro-level motivations are at war; on one hand, at the micro level, he yearns for his father to be proud of him. But on the other, at the macro level, Seth does not want to work hard for a living, or to wait for the spoils of life until he has really earned them, which his father has done. Seth's macro-level motivation, for quick, easy money, even if dishonestly obtained, eventually wins out over his desire to make his father proud."
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Greed and Ethics, 2008.
This paper examines the way greed is portrayed in the films "Boiler Room" by Ben Younger, "Three Kings" by David O. Russell and "Wall Street" by Oliver Stone.
1,296 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper compares the greed and ethical concerns in the films "Boiler Room", "Three Kings" and "Wall Street". The paper describes in detail the insider trading in "Wall Street", the corrupt soldiers in "Three Kings", and the brokerage firm in "Boiler Room".
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"Greed is a human trait that can be found in many different forms in many different life situations, and greed generally raises ethical issues for those who act out of greed, for those who follow them, and for society at large. In the 1980s, in the film Wall Street (Oliver Stone, 1987), the super trader character Gordon Gekko observes, "Greed is good." The intent was to show the way the stock manipulators of the time put their own desire for more above all ethical concerns. Other characters in film have done the same thing, and the way greed is portrayed can be shown to differ in the films Boiler Room, Three Kings, and Wall Street. The three films also raise somewhat different ethical concerns as well."
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"A Room with a View" and "Jacob's Room", 2005.
A character analysis of "A Room with a View" by E.M. Foster and "Jacob's Room" by Virginia Woolf.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the characters within "A Room with a View" by E.M. Foster and "Jacob's Room" by Virginia Woolf. The characters Lucy and Jacob both represent two different classes of people in their contrast, but invariably present similar instances of independent lifestyles that stray from societal norms.
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"In this literary study a character analysis in the novels A Room with A View by E.M. Foster and Jacob's Room by Virginian Woolf will be examined. The two characters Jacob and Lucy will be brought forth to reveal comparing and contrasting elements of class differentiation and their perceptions of life. While Jacob and Lucy both represent drastically different classes of people; they invariably reflect similar characteristics in how they achieve independence in their lives. In the novel Jacob's Room the main character Jacob represents a middle class individual who has a yearning desire to experience life. However, his middle class upbringing reveals the hardships of his life that he will ultimately face, especially due to his inexperience as a youth."
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Developing a Birthing Room at a Hospital, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of having a well-equipped birthing room in a hospital.
2,252 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the increasing preference of women to give birth in birthing rooms. It discusses the benefits of the relaxed and comfortable environment of the birth rooms and how many hospitals are now beginning to build birthing rooms. The paper discusses the necessary amenities that should be available in all birthing rooms for a comfortable, yet safe delivery.
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"Recent research has shown that the place of birth has a direct impact on the pace and quality of delivery, and when the woman feels confident and satisfied with the choice that she has made about her place of delivery, then she can be sure that her delivery would be as uncomplicated and natural as she desired it to be. A birthing room in a hospital, with the bare minimum of medical intervention and a homely atmosphere, with provisions for the partner and the family of the woman to take part in the amazing phenomenon of birth would be the ideal option for today's woman having a baby, unless she has had complications during her pregnancy, for which a hospital setting would be a much better option. Having a safe and comfortable and natural delivery is the ideal of every woman on earth, and if a hospital facilitates this, then the woman would be obliged forever to the hospital and the medical team that helped create this setting and put it into action. (Evidence regarding place of birth)"
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Elementary Resource Rooms, 2007.
This paper explores what makes a successful elementary school resource room.
1,278 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses how the increase in diversity within modern elementary schools demands that greater effort is put into creating an environment in which all children can be successful. The paper examines what comprises a successful elementary school resource room that will be able to service all of the needs of a diverse student population. The paper looks at the types of students who would engage in this resource room, the kinds of services that would be provided, as well as the resources, materials and funding available for such a resource room.
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"The modern elementary school environment plays host to a plethora of students with different needs. Elementary resource rooms therefore must also be modified to help a greater diversity of students. Traditionally resources rooms were intended for special education needs. These students will have a variety of needs as, "The effects of physical disabilities may be visible or invisible. They include inability to walk and/or use the arms, hands or fingers, often resulting in the use of aids such as wheelchairs, calipers, crutches or walking sticks. Attendants may be needed for personal care and the student may rely on others for transport, photocopying, study notes and library assistance."(Sydney, npg)."
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Homosexuality in ?Giovanni?s Room?, 2004.
Examines the theme of homosexuality in African-American author, James Baldwin's novel, "Giovanni's Room".
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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When James Baldwin published his novel, "Giovanni's Room", in the 1950's, he was roundly criticized and judged for its then provocative images of homosexuality. This paper shows, however, that not all critics chastised Baldwin and describes some of the more positive reviews written about the novel. The paper then offers a critical perspective surrounding the time of publication of "Giovanni?s Room" and examines James Baldwin within the context of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements of the 1960s. This is followed by an examination of the metaphorical 'room' in the novel. The paper concludes with James Baldwin's views on homosexuality and his personal struggle with his own sexuality.
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"It can be argued that David, a white bi-sexual in search of his true sexual identity, torn between a gay love for Giovanni and a heterosexual love for Hella his lady friend, is himself a symbol ? through the novel ? of the alienation black homosexuals felt in the American culture. As an expatriate, David is by definition a man without a country, an outcast (which, as explained above, a gay black man like James was in the black U.S. community); and here in Paris, at the beginning of the novel, he can deceive himself into thinking he is a man with some substance. He isn?t a man of substance, because he is still in search of his own sexual identity, and he can?t rid himself of a homoerotic, friendship with ?Joey? from his childhood."
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Patient Anxiety and the Hospital Emergency Room, 2005.
An analysis of American emergency room care and patient satisfaction.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper analyzes how the 1989 case of Ryan White, a patient who was given an AIDS contaminated blood transfusion in an emergency room, subsequently causing his death, began to create a growing anxiety for patients relating to emergency room care. The paper further analyzes how the United States will face a serious nursing and physician shortage in the next decade because of an increase in retirements; job dissatisfaction; and the aging 70 million members of the baby boomer generation. The paper concludes that Americans have reason to wonder if the care that they will receive in hospital emergency rooms will be adequate.
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Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own,", 2004.
Analysis of the premise of Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own".
3,623 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper analyzes the theme in "A Room of One's Own" , which discusses why there has been such a paucity of female fiction writers. The paper summarizes the reasons Woolf provides for this paucity and talks about what other feminist authors would say of Woolf's writings. Some of the criticisms that have been leveled at "A Room of One's Own" are also covered by this paper.
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"If, on the other hand, had Judith had money and education, we would perhaps be revering and celebrating the plays and stories of a Judith Shakespeare. While emphasizing the importance of financial freedom, Woolf acknowledges that her own literary pursuits have been enabled by her aunt Mary Beton who has bequeathed her five hundred pounds for the rest of her life. The book, based on a lecture delivered at Cambridge University, is quasi-fictional. Woolf admits to liberally creating fictional characters to further her cause. The name Mary Breton does occur in several settings?the name for her aunt and also a friend. No dishonesty is implied in the fictional accounts and they should not be construed as such."
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?A Room of One?s Own?, 2004.
An examination of political and economic freedom constraints among women discusses in the book, ?A Room of One?s Own? by Virginia Woolf.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses Virginia Woolf's writing, ?A Room of One?s Own?, which uses the stream of consciousness technique and talks about the prejudices and inequality that women, particularly women artists, faced in 19th century society, in Woolf?s case, 19th century English society. It looks at how, in this work, Woolf cites the historical, social, political, and even economic dynamics that influence the society?s outlook on the women sector, i.e., that women should not enjoy the freedom that men receive from the society. It also explores how, by discussing and analyzing the treatment of human society to women, Woolf objectively narrates, in detail, the discrimination committed against women in the third chapter of ?A Room of One's Own?
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"The lack of acceptance of society to revolutionary changes about women?s roles and image, which involves behavior and actions that are submissive to men and the society in general, is just one point that Woolf addresses in ?A Room.? Going further her ?monologue,? she enumerates the hindrances that prevent women from attaining a status equal to or higher than male artists, which are material and immaterial. The material hindrance concerns economic freedom, where Woolf posits, ?? for women?to have a room of her own? was out of the question? [s]ince her pin money? was only enough to keep her clothed; she was debarred from such alleviations?? This passage can be interpreted literally and figuratively, where the literary interpretation centers on the economic constraints that society imposes on women, resulting to financial dependency to men and ignorance because of lack of or insufficient education."
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Searle's Chinese Room Argument, 2006.
This paper discusses John Searle's Chinese room argument about artificial intelligence.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper relates that John Searle developed his Chinese room argument in response to some of those who argue that strong artificial intelligence is possible. As will be shown, the Chinese room argument was a thought experiment that appeared to constitute a good argument against the possibility of strong artificial intelligence. The paper shows how it was a sufficiently good argument that many people have been provoked to present counter-arguments in an attempt to rebut Searle's argument. In the paper, the Systems Reply will be considered, as it is proposed that this is the strongest reply to date.
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Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own", 2006.
A discussion of chapters five and six of Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own" contains half a dozen excellent chapters, but it is the last two chapters, five and six, that this paper focuses upon. In so doing, the paper makes it apparent that Virginia Woolf believes a few things to be manifestly self evident: women must learn to speak for themselves, they must learn to think androgynously if they are to become their full selves, they must have money, and they must be prepared to push their way into the professions to acquire the independence they need to have a room of their own.
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"A Room of One's Own", 2006.
An analysis of the role of economics in Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own".
1,032 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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Virginia Woolf's concern with the theme of feminism is highly apparent in her resounding essay on women and literature. In particular, it looks at how she begins her discourse flawlessly, introducing her idea of the necessity of wealth within the first couple of pages of "A Room of One's Own". This paper discusses how Woolf argues her thesis tastefully, powerfully presenting the idea that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction and how female creativity was stifled by economic circumstance.
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"Woolf seems to suggest that perhaps women's literature is somewhat lacking because, in the past, women did not have the education, the income, the privacy, the experience, or the time to write. She illustrates this in her account by providing an interesting comparison between a men's and women's college. She strays off of the beaten path and onto the grass, surely not allowing the metaphor of the moment to escape the reader, but is promptly stopped by a university security guard. This security guard holds much significance, perhaps symbolizing the male gender as a whole, and enforcing the rule by which women are not
allowed to walk on the grass."
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"A Room of One's Own", 2007.
An analysis of the themes presented in the essay "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf.
1,404 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the essay "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf. It describes how Woolf's essay is more than a treatise on women writers, as it speaks to the core need in everyone to have some sort of space they can call his/herr own. The paper also discusses the themes and issues discussed by Woolf.
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"She believed that if a woman only had five hundred pounds, her own space, and the time to write, that in one hundred years women would be writing the finest of fiction. In that anyway, her essay seems to be true. While poverty still affects more women than men, more women are writing, and being taken seriously. However, the dwellings of today have placed even more demands on women, leaving them far less time to be creative and fulfilled. Most women today work, even if they have families, because they must help to support them. Five hundred pounds would no longer support their needs, and they still would not have the time to write, even if they had their own space. Thus, the consumerism of today still keeps women on a different scale than men, and seems to point out the perpetuity of Woolf's essay."
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"Giovanni's Room", 2004.
An analysis of the conflicts faced by David in "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin.
2,774 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines how understanding core values is the key to understanding character, which, in turn, leads to understanding conflict, plot and the underlying design of a narrative. It looks at how James Baldwin, in his book, "Giovanni?s Room", depicts a young man in conflict. David is alienated from his own culture, and he is faced with making a choice concerning his sexual identity. It explores how we feel he must conform to the norms of having a wife and family, but is pulled toward sexual union with men, specifically an Italian bartender with whom he has an affair.
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"Being an American does not provide David with the ?tools? he needs to deal with the new cultural arena into which he allows himself. Nicholas M. Evans explains that, "social proximity in and of itself does not provide the ability to perceive the "true" meaning of cultural experience. Nor does it ensure that the meanings a writer finds will cohere with audiences' modes of reception, leading to reader authentication of the writer's representation. Rather, specific cultural and historically contingent conditions shape both elements of the reputation-building process: the spokesperson, influenced by contemporary conventions of representation, constructs certain meanings about cultural experience, while audiences evaluate the "truth" of the meanings according to similar conventions" (147). The essence of his alienation is in terms of sexual preference."
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"Giovanni's Room", 2002.
Addresses the character of David in James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper explores the perceptions of marriage and of social conventions in James Baldwin's classic novel "Giovanni's Room", that existed at the time of Baldwin's writing to demonstrate why the main character of David was so passionately unhappy. It is shown that David is only truly happy when he is in an emotional relationship with men, but he strongly believes that he must be married to a woman and begin a family in order to be happy.
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