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'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic, 2006.
An evaluation of the Vietnam War in 'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the problems of psychological torment through the American military and the inability of Ron Kovic to agree with the Vietnamese and Iraqi wars. In many ways the film by Oliver Stone cannot match the complex issues that surround Kovic's anger and resentment with the Vietnam War but explains many reasons why this war should not have been fought. Much like Iraq the theories for fighting these wars remains obscure and politically illogical.
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"This political study will evaluate the problematic issues of psychological and physical torment suffered by Ron Kovic during his experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. The basis of these experiences in Vietnam are brought forth in his self published book Born on the Fourth of July and the film adaptation of this book, directed by Oliver Stone. By comparing these two mediums of Kovic's vision of the war, the injustice and hardships of American soldiers helps to argue against their involvement in this war. In essence, the basis for the Iraq War and the Vietnam War are both similar in how Kovic argues the insanity and needless death involved in these historical American military campaigns."
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?What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, 2005.
This paper analyzes Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", delivered on July 5th, 1852, one of the most provocative, powerful and persuasive speeches in American history.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explains that Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July", challenged America, which had become a leading slave-nation and demanded the abolition of slavery because the foundation upon which America was built is freedom. The author points out that Douglass' argument was based heavily on American irony; by enslaving millions of their own countrymen, America's actions are analogous to the British oppression of Americans during its infancy. The paper relates that Douglass called the American people -- in the name of their fathers, the constitution and the Bible -- to renounce their "flagrantly inconsistent ways", abolish slavery and preserve liberty for all.
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"After reminding the audience of what their fathers fought for and against, Douglass speaks of the present condition of slavery. Many admit the evils of slavery yet fail to take action against it, while others live "off the fruits of your fathers." American citizens, according to Douglass, do not have this right to "wear out and waste the hard-earned fame" of their fathers. Instead, they must fight for justice. Douglass again emphasizes that America and its freedom do not belong to him, that it belongs to white Americans; "The rich inheritance of justice...is shared by you, not by me." Furthermore, Douglass brings light to the claim that slaves are not men. It is evident that slaves are men since there are laws against them which prove that slaves are in fact "moral, intellectual, and responsible beings." Therefore, it is conceded that slaves are men, and thus slaves deserve the same right of freedom, equality, liberty and justice as every white American."
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The Fourth of July is Yours, not Mine, 2002.
An analysis of Frederick Douglass' address to the Americans, commemorating the fourth of July.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the speech made by Frederick Douglass regarding black Americans and the fourth of July. The writer examines the arguments presented by Douglass as to why black Americans should not celebrate the 4th of July.
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"When Douglass proclaimed that the Fourth of July is not a commemoration of independence for the slaves, but a commemoration of American slavery?s injustices and inequality, he supported this argument by saying that the American nation?s ?high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us.? He also questions his audience if ?the great principles of political freedom? embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?? Douglass poses these statements to his audience because the American nations are the ones who tolerated American slavery, a contrast to what the principles of their Constitution holds."
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"The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro", 2002.
A discussion of Frederick Douglass' claim that America is built on false ideas.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper analyzes Frederick Douglass' famous anti-slavery speech on July 5, 1852 which claimed free blacks and slaves were not Americans because Constitutional benefits and protections granted to whites were not given to blacks. It examines his accusations that America had always had double standards and it had never been sincere and true in implementing liberty, equality and justice. The paper continues to back his claim with examples from David Walker's appeal against the apparent injustice of the white man and the writings of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a militant civil rights fighter.
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"We can clearly see that Douglass' aim was to uncover the injustice and hypocrisy of American liberty and equality, its empty slogans and hollow mockery. By doing this Douglass not only inciting his black fellow men to rebel against such unjust and oppressive system but also uncovering the naked truth to the authority and to the people who are celebrating the Independence Day. Douglass by referring to past is pointing out to the systematic development of slavery in the United States. "
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Oliver Stone, 1995.
Examines style, images, themes and social and political views expressed in "Born on the Fourth of July", "The Doors" and "JFK".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"Oliver Stone is a filmmaker who makes use of history as a springboard for political and social commentary, and he often includes history in the form of newsreel footage as well as in terms of references and historical characters who are part of the story. He makes use of fragmentary editing as well to create a sense of reality, placing the viewer at the event and in the historical era. He also has a strong sense of sentimentality that is not always recognized and that derives from the way in which he connects past and present, often in an ironic fashion to show how the promise of one era has been tainted by the reality of another. He begins the process of drawing the viewer into the connections he is making between past and present from the first frame, and the opening sequences in his films prepare the viewer for what is to come, sometimes with foreshadowing as well as with ..."
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The Power Shift in Nadine Gordimer's Novel "July's People", 2000.
A look at how a shift in power in South Africa takes the master status away from the white family, and how this is paralleled on a national and personal scale.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, $ 75.95
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"The novel, July?s People, by Nadine Gordimer tells the story of a family in South Africa who is forced to seek refuge in the jungle village of their trusted African servant, July. At the time, in both the city of Johannesburg and throughout the entire nation, blacks were starting a revolt in response to the harsh treatment brought down on them by the whites who controlled all aspects of their lives. As the fighting began to increase and spread the Smales, a white liberal family, decide that they need to abandon their home, fearing the possibility of being caught in the violent, chaotic fighting that was beginning to emerge. Trying to leave the country by plane or boat brought the risk of being caught and/or killed by black guerillas. Seeing no other option, the parents, Bam and Maureen, have July transport their family, in their bakkie, to his village. During the duration of their stay there, in Johannesburg and throughout South Africa, a shift in power takes place. Control is gradually shifted from the whites to the blacks. Meanwhile, in the village, a shift in power eventually takes the master status away from the Smales, and gives it to July. These two shifts in power happen extemely similarly, one on a national level, the other on a much smaller scale. The shift in power in Johannesburg parallels the shift between the Smales and July, very closely. "
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Douglass and Slavery, 2007.
This paper explores the deeper significance of Frederick Douglass' rhetorical question, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
1,819 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper discusses Frederick Douglass, an African-American author, lecturer, abolitionist and a leading political and social figure of the mid-to-late 19th century, who was born a slave himself. The paper describes how he helped to pave the way for the successful Abolitionist Movement in the United States. The paper portrays the suffering of American slaves, yet relates that slavery nevertheless prevailed for centuries before finally being abolished in the late 19th century. The paper explains how "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" implicitly underscored the extreme inequalities among Americans that supported the institution of slavery.
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"Douglass himself understood first hand the demoralizing conditions of 19th century American slavery, and yearned, from early on in his life, to help to put an end to them (Royer). In that, he succeeded, likely beyond his own original expectations (Douglass, pp. 1995-204). In their lifetimes, most American slaves never even knew their birthdays, and in many cases, their fathers were also unknown to them, and often white men, e.g., masters; overseers; or sons or other relatives of such men (Zdrok-Ptaszek; Baym)."
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Slavery, 2007.
A comparison of John Locke's "Commitment to the Principle of Consent" in his "Second Treatise on Government" with Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July."
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares and contrasts John Locke's "Commitment to the Principle of Consent" in his "Second Treatise on Government" with Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July." Through these works, the paper compares Locke's and Douglass' view on peace and slavery. The paper concludes that both writers argue convincingly that slavery is innately unnatural to the human condition.
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" Locke further points out that government is legitimate only as a result of having the consent of those it governs. Government, moreover, in exchange for that consent, is responsible for protecting citizens' lives, liberty, and estate [property]. In the absence of the consent of the governed, moreover, Locke asserts, citizens have the right to rebel against their government. Locke begins Chapter 4 of his Second Treatise on Government by defining "natural liberty" as the individual's fundamental right to be ruled solely according to the laws of nature, and "social liberty" as the human right to be governed under no legislative power besides one based on the consent of the people it governs."
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The Fourth Figure of Logic, 2002.
Explores the significance of the fourth figure of logic and examines Aristotle's intentional exclusion of the fourth figure.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper explores the significance of the fourth figure in respect to its application within logic and logic theory, where the fourth figure is typically ignored because of its inherent confusion due to a general lack of clarity in formulation. A discussion of Aristotle's intentional exclusion of this fourth figure in the study of logic is examined in addition to the general discussion, where this paper shall argue that Aristotle disliked the use of the fourth figure because it was less clear than the other three major forms.
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The Fourth Amendment, 2002.
An analysis of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and its implications on the police work place.
1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the ramifications of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution on police work. Specifically, it contains an analysis of how the Fourth Amendment helps and hinders police in their daily jobs. A concise description of the Fourth Amendment is provided, explaining its purpose to protect the citizens of the United States from unlawful search and seizure, and to grant them certain privacy rights.
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"The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the citizens of the United States from unlawful search and seizure, and grants them certain privacy rights. These rights have been in place since the Constitution was written in 1787, and have gone through many decades of debate and refining in the American court system. What remains crystal clear about the Fourth Amendment as it relates to the day-to-day business of the police officer is the duty of the officer making an arrest or seizure to know and put into practice the Fourth Amendment rights of an individual before the arrest. The officer must make sure the case is not challenged later, and a guilty person goes free on a rights technicality. This is often one of the most difficult aspects of an officer's duty, because of technicalities of the law."
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"Miss Julie", 2004.
A review of "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how responsibility for one?s own death is a hard conclusion to come by, especially if that person had killed him/herself. It examines how, in "Miss Julie" by August Strindberg, the character Julie commits suicide and how there are a number of reasons for someone else to be the blamed for her death. It analyzes how, without any doubt, there are even more reasons for Julie?s mother and father to be blamed for her death, and it looks at the effect of her childhood and upbringing on her suicide.
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"The major and minor characters in the story play a roll that may have caused her some distress but not enough to be considered the people responsible for the Miss Julie?s death. Jean, the valet, was a laborer?s son who became a gentleman through educating himself. He is a person that has turned his back on the others in his class due to the fact to his drive to become something he is not. He has both the slave's character of brutality and the master's lack of squeamishness. This causes him to see blood without fainting and take disaster by the horns. Having these qualities are causing him to, perhaps, give Julie the impression of him not caring about things in her life or him being able to tell her what she wants to hear even if they are not the right thing to do."
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"The Fourth Crusade", 2004.
A review of "The Fourth Crusade" by Donald Queller and Thomas F. Madden.
1,301 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines how "The Fourth Crusade" by Donald Queller and Thomas F. Madden is valuable in its reasoned, articulate description of a confusing and tumultuous time in human history. It looks at how the authors follow the entire period from Pope Innocent III's initial call for a holy war in 1198 to the sacking of Constantinople in 1204. Queller and Madden outline how crucial overestimating the number of crusaders was in the misdirection of the Fourth Crusade. It shows how the book is clearly written, organized, well-researched and, ultimately, valuable in providing an in-depth understanding of the complexities and realities of the often confusing events of the Fourth Crusade.
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"Queller and Madden's book covers the periods before, during and after the Fourth Crusade, and is valuable as a thorough description of the events of the Fourth Crusade. The Fourth Crusade, which took place from 1202-1204, was originally intended to conquer Egypt, but ultimately resulted in the conquering of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire in 1204. The book's analysis of the crusades begins with an analysis of Pope Innocent III's 1198 elevation to the papacy. Queller and Madden note the pope, "acutely conscious of his responsibility as the head of Christendom, intended to reassume papal leadership of the holy war," (1) and proclaimed a new crusade in the same year."
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Blanche and Miss Julie, 2003.
A comparison of two characters of Tennessee Williams', Blanche and Strinberg's, Miss Julie.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper compares the two fictional characters of Blanche in Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar name Desire" and Julie in August Strindberg's drama, "Miss Julie." It considers both women as products of their society who gave in to their weaknesses.
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"Miss Julie" and "A Streetcar Named Desire", while written during two different times in history both relate the downward spiral of two women from degenerating aristocratic families both of whom were unable to interact with men in a healthy manner ..."
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The Fourth Amendment, 2006.
An overview of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2,339 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 23 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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Few provisions of the Bill of Rights grew so directly out of the experience of the colonials as the Fourth Amendment, embodying as it did the protection against the utilization of the "writs of assistance." This paper provides an overview of the Fourth Amendment and examines several rulings where this amendment was applied.
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"The decision in Terry v. Ohio (1968) established that some brief seizures may be made without probable cause. If an officer has a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed or will soon be committed, that officer may briefly detain a suspect to frisk him for weapons and question him. This is known as a "Terry stop." The case of Wong Sun v. U.S. (1963) covered suspects who run out the side or back door as sufficient for probable cause, however, and there have been other cases in which suspicious behavior like dropping packages or using phones but not talking, have held up."
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The Fourth Amendment, 2002.
A study of the fourth amendment of the United States Constitution, which defends individuals' right to privacy and its potential conflict with law enforcement practices.
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the potential conflict with law enforcement practices with the fourth amendment of the Constitution, which provides the right to privacy. The paper illustrates this through the example of numerous court cases throughout the country. It provides circumstances that the fourth amendment is utilized by criminals in defending themselves in court when the practice of searches and seizure by the police are without a lawful search warrant.
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"The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution is designed to protect the right of the people to live in privacy. As such, it concerns itself with security against illegal or unjustified searches and seizures, as well as the inappropriate levying of warrants. However, the potential conflict that this amendment commonly incites against law enforcement practices causes much debate over specific application of its provision. "
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