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Bushido, Buddhism, and Warriors, 2006.
An analysis of the clash between religious pacifism and warrior culture.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper explores how Buddhist beliefs shaped the samurai warrior philosophy. The paper begins with a review of Buddhist philosophy and its religious development. Next, the paper examines principal sources of Bushido writings, such as the the "Hagakure" and "The Book of Five Rings". Both books are reviewed in depth, including a detailed summary of their philosophies. The paper concludes by comparing Bushido philosophy with other Buddhist beliefs and explaining that Bushido combines the best parts of a skilled martial artist with Buddhism, which allows the samurai to fulfill their obligations as warriors without forcing them to abandon the teachings of the Buddhas.
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"Bushido, the samurai a "way of the warrior", is a concept that has held great power over the years. This unwritten code was essential to the samurai philosophy, similar to the chivalry codes of European knights during the Medieval Ages. Some of the virtues stressed under bushido were loyalty, honor, benevolence, and honesty. These ethics would be lauded by almost any society but they are also central to Buddhist religious beliefs, which dominated Japanese culture throughout the era of samurai prominence. The samurai were a warrior class, their profession was warfare and killing, principles that ran counter to all Buddhist teachings; the very idea of a Buddhist warrior is a paradox. In order to reconcile their violent profession with their religious beliefs, samurai needed an ethical code that would not only absolve their warriora??s guilt but would praise many of the values that made them great warriors. This paper will examine principal texts by ancient samurai and contemporary essays to argue that Bushido arose among the samurai as a means of reconciling Buddhist teachings with the violent lifestyle of an elite warrior class."
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?Warriors Don't Cry?, 2002.
An examination of the warrior theme in Melba Patillo Beals' book "Warriors Don't Cry".
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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May 17, 1994, marks the fortieth anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling, which was argued and won by Thurgood Marshall, whose passion and presence emboldened the Little Rock struggle. The paper examines Melba Patillo Beals commemoration of the milestone decision in her first-person account of the violent confrontation that helped shape the civil rights movement. In "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Patillo Beals, Beals? depiction of racism in Little Rock, Arkansas, reveals that she was not only a student during the Civil Rights Movement but also had to be a warrior who fought against segregation in the South. By examining Beals' memoirs, the paper shows how her real life experiences, particularly her experiences with desegregation, closely approximate the idea of a warrior.
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"In the beginning, the element of the warrior in Beals is directly related to the desegregation of her high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. In the book, there were two things that saved Beal when she walked in Little Rock High. One was the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education, which "brought the promise of integration to Little Rock, Arkansas"(55). Yet, the ruling only paved the way for integration, the real battle was hard-won for the nine black teenagers chosen to be the front line in the desegregation of Central High School in 1957. These teenagers had to fight a battle that was both civil and governmental, fighting against a rampaging mob and the heavily armed Arkansas National Guard, dispatched by Governor Orval Faubus to subvert federal law and bar them from entering the school. The second thing that saved her was when President Dwight D. Eisenhower responded, "by sending in soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division, the elite "Screaming Eagles,"(177) which transformed Melba Patillo Beals and her eight friends into reluctant warriors on the battlefield of civil rights."
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"Warriors Don't Cry", 2002.
Discusses this book by Melba Patillo Beals, focusing on the theme of warriors.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will deal with the warrior theme in "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Beals. By analyzing the different perspectives that make a warrior in the memoirs, we can see how Beals is not only a student during the Civil rights Movement, but is also a warrior who must fight against racism.
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"Man's Search For Meaning" and "Warriors Don't Cry", 2004.
A comparative analysis of the books "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Pattillo Beals.
849 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how the books "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Pattillo Beals are comparable on many levels. It looks at how both deal with oppression of a group of people because of religious and/or ethnic differences. It examines how Frankl's novel is a recollection of his experiences in the Nazi Death Camps during World War II, and how he found a way to survive not only physically, but mentally as well. It also looks at how "Warriors Don't Cry" is about Beals' experience as one of nine black children to be integrated into Central High School in 1957 and the persecution that she and her fellow classmates faced.
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"When the school year ended for Melba, as well as when the prisoners were liberated from the camps, happiness was not all of the sudden restored, but it was an emotion that had to be relearned in both situations. On page 310 in Warriors Don't Cry, Beals states, "It would take years of sorting out my Central High experience before the pieces of my life puzzle would come together and I could make sense of what happened to me". The trauma that Melba and her fellow black peers had experienced robbed them of all emotion that could be connected to the situation. In order to stop the pain, they blocked out feeling all together. "
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"Once Were Warriors", 2006.
This paper explores the issues of domestic abuse, poverty and violence which are vividly portrayed in director Lee Tamahori's film "Once Were Warriors."
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the vicious cycle of poverty, crime and domestic abuse in director Lee Tamahori's film "Once Were Warriors" which is set in New Zealand. The writer of this paper focuses on the film's main character Jack, a surprisingly complex character which is a tribute to the director who avoided the temptation to make him completely unsympathetic. Jack the patriarch is an abusive man with a penchant for alcohol, parties and using his fists whenever he can, even on his own wife. This paper details and analyzes the film's plot as well as Tamahori's witty use of symbolism which is displayed at the end of the film when layers of illusion are peeled away.
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"Jack is a surprisingly complex character, a tribute to the writer and director who avoided the temptation to make him a completely unsympathetic character from the beginning. At first, we see Jack as a relatively nice guy, working his fish shop job and doing it well. There is an undertone of darkness even here, though, when Jack gets into a bump-and-stare conflict with a clumsy passer by. His anger here was easily provoked, but since nothing came of it, we can still believe that he is a generally good person."
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Chinese Terracotta Warriors, 2005.
This paper discusses the archaeological Chinese treasure Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum, especially the terracotta warriors, dating from the 221 B.C. and discovered in 1974.
3,165 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains that the ancient Chinese believed that life in the nether regions after a person dies was similar to the present-day human world; therefore, emperor and supreme ruler of this world Qin Shi Huang commissioned the construction of a huge mausoleum, designed to look just like the Xianyang palace. The author points out that the tomb of the Emperor Qin has not been excavated; however, his buried terracotta army unearthed nearby has stunned the world and is being called the "eighth wonder of the world". The paper relates that the life-size images of his armed forces were made out of pottery and bronze and buried near him to guard his soul; of the more than 2,000 warriors already unearthed, no two look alike and their uniforms show different military ranks.
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"Was this the same as the "pottery men" found by others many years ago in another village? They report their discovery to a local official, and over the next several weeks, archaeologists reveal a huge underground vault or room or cave. It was bigger than a football field and inside was thousands of life-sized clay or terracotta stat ues of soldiers. The pit is the resting place of more than 6,000 full-size soldiers, all standing in formation, many with their horses ready for battle. Most of the warriors are over six feet tall; some are close to seven. The statues tower over modern-day Chinese. The detail is astonishing. Thirty years later, the work continues on uncovering and restoring this vast discovery."
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"Warriors Don't Cry", 2001.
This paper analyzes the book "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Pattillo Beals.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the book "Warriors Don't Cry" which is the story of a young African American child who was one of the first who forced racial integration into the Little Rock school system. The writer analyzes how the book, which is written through the eyes of a child, helps people realize the stupidity of their bigotry.
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"?We are not these bodies, we are spirits, God?s ideas,? Grandma India explained to Melba Pattillo Beals one afternoon as they tended Grandma?s garden of four-o?clocks. ?You don?t want to be white, what you really want is to be free, and freedom is a state of mind? (6). It was perhaps those words of wisdom spoken to a child only six years of age that helped create the courage that would one day be needed by Melba to fulfill her destiny. Melba Pattillo would, ten years later, be among the first Black children to attend and help integrate Little Rock?s previously all-White Central High School."
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Dan Aadland's "Women and Warriors of the Plains", 2006.
A summary, analysis and critique of Dan Aadlan's book, "Women and Warriors of the Plains".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper provides a book report of "Women and Warriors of the Plains", by Dan Aadland. The review looks at the general themes raised in Aadland's text as they focus upon the life of Plains Indians in the American Midwest during the early decades of the twentieth century. The paper also touches upon the life of early twentieth century photographer Julia E. Tuell, the woman to whom Aaland is indebted for the photographs in his book.
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"Dan Aadland's Women and Warriors of the Plains is a revealing look at what life was like for the Cheyennes of Montana, the Sac and Fox of Oklahoma, and the Lakota tribe living on the reservations of South Dakota. In particular, Aadland describes the photography and captures the reminiscences of Julia Tuell, a woman who devoted a significant part of her life to recording the native people of the American Midwest at a time when they were still inscrutable to most whites. The following paper will explore Aadland's book and provide a summary of its content. More importantly, the following paper will provide an analysis and critique of the book with some emphasis being placed upon the extent to which Aadland's fawning treatment of Tuell's photography occasionally distracts from what should be the real focus of the book."
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"Warriors Don't Cry", 2005.
A look at the emotional narration, which occurs in "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Patillo Beals.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper is an analysis of the success of the author, Melba Beals, in her accuracy and skill in the depiction of the events of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, decades ago.
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"You can almost feel the sweat in your palms, hear the curses ringing in your ears, and feel the footsteps on the ground behind you pattering as you anxiously read the autobiography of Melba Pattillo Beals in Warriors Don't Cry. Beals does an excellent job of not only accurately portraying the history of the integration of Little Rock's Central High, but creates a strong emotional attachment with the nine young children who were the first to enter the all white school. There are no newspaper articles of that era and location that could possibly develop the story quite as well as in this book."
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History of Women Warriors, 2002.
An examination of the contribution that women made to ancient military actions and battles.
2,985 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This essay discusses the history of women warriors. It includes a general overview of warrior women with examples of their accomplishments. It also discusses the role of martial arts and women that were instrumental in war and the roles they played, as well as the conflicts they faced. Some of the women warriors examined are Myrene, the greatest Queen of the Gorgon Amazons; Amastris, wife of Dionysius of Heracluria; Boudica, queen of Iceni and Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great.
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"When we think of women warriors most of us think immediately of the legendary Amazon Women. However, the history of women warriors can be traced roughly six thousand years and found in every culture. Their presence and triumphs span the globe, from Greece and Rome, Africa and the Middle East, South America and Europe to the Far East and Asia. They were worshipped and feared, honored and hunted. We find these warrior women in paintings and statues wielding javelins and swords, or riding bareback into battle, tall and proud with the curves of an hourglass figure. They have been depicted in myths, art, stories, novels, television, movies, and recently in video games. But, no matter how these women have been depicted or revered, one thing is certain, women warriors were and still are very real."
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Female Warriors, 2004.
A discussion of the torments, tortures, and power struggles of three literary characters: Judith; Juliana; and Elene.
9,000 words (approx. 36.0 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 187.95
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This paper explores Old English literature and its many fascinating stories, with particular interest in the women warriors of the Old English period. The Old Testament story of Judith served as the source material for an Old English poem of the same name by an anonymous author; it details a marvelous story of a very brave woman who saved her people by killing their enemy and using her language skills to bring her people to a fever pitch. The poem has been Christianized and fits in with the two long poems by Cynewulf, "Juliana" and "Elene". All three poems depict strong women overcoming all obstacles with language, faith, and bravery.
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"The stories of three women in Old English poetry have intrigued critics in recent years, creating a vast body of literary analysis and interpretation, though no consensus has been reached concerning the validity of the female power displayed by this trio of legendary women. Judith, Juliana, and Elene are each able to overcome their male superiors using words, weapons, and more often, words as weapons. In the anonymously written Judith, and the two poems by Cynewulf, Juliana, and Elene, all three women consistently demonstrate great power derived from a strong Christian faith, sharp wits, a way with words, and the knowledge that they are not acting alone in their separate quests."
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Warriors: Aeneas and Turnus, 2005.
This paper looks at the "Aeneid" by Vergil and examines its similarities to Homer's epic "Iliad".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses whether Vergil's 'Aeneid' is a re writing of Homer's 'Iliad'. The writer maintains that while Vergil's epic continues the story begun by Homer centuries earlier, with the refugee from Homer's fallen Troy arriving in Italy to found the city of Rome. The writer shows that in many respects Vergil's narrative is not so much a continuation as a mirroring of Homer's epic. The writer concludes that just as Homer's epic featured two heroes Achilles and Hector in conflict, so too does Vergil's epic feature two similar warriors Aeneas and Turnus in conflict.
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"Is Vergil's 'Aeneid' a re-writing of Homer's Iliad? While Vergil's epic continues the story begun by Homer centuries before, with the refugee from Homer's fallen Troy arriving in Italy to found the city of Rome, in many respects Vergil's narrative is not so much a continuation as a mirroring of Homer's epic. Just as the Homer's epic featured two heroes - Achilles and Hector - in conflict, so too does Vergil's epic feature two similar warriors - Aeneas and Turnus - in conflict."
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"Warriors Don't Cry", 2002.
An analysis of this book by Melba Neals on racism in Arkansas' high school system.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the book" Warriors Don't Cry", by Melba Neals and seek to understand the basis for this book about high school. By revealing the character's basis for this work, we can see what the struggles of this book tell us about the author. By realizing that there were two promising elements that kept Beal alive during the race integration of Arkansas, we can see how she grew to be a mature woman whom could see through the hate that surrounded her life in the story.
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Cha'an Buddhism, 2005.
This paper discusses the development, practice, and ideas of Cha'an Buddhism, also known as Zen Buddhism.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper explains that Cha'an Buddhism, also known as Zen Buddhism, emerged in China in the sixth century after Buddhism had been brought to China from India. The author points out that Zen Buddhism later was transferred to Japan and eventually reached America and other parts of the world. The paper relates that Cha'an Buddhism is only one of several major schools of Buddhist thought.
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"One of the prevailing schools of Buddhist thought in China has been known as Cha'an Buddhism, or Chan Buddhism, and is known in America as Zen Buddhism. While Zen Buddhism was adapted from the Chinese, it also became common in Japan. Zen means the discipline of enlightenment. Much remains uncertain about the early history of Chan Buddhism, but the general development of the school is understood, as is the way it spread through China and into other regions. A School of Buddhism Chan Buddhism is the religion of jiyu, or "self-reliance," and jizai, or "self-being" (Suzuki 6). "
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Theravada Buddhism, 2007.
A comparison of Theravada Buddhism with Zen and Mahayana Buddhism.
1,743 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper reviews the precepts and philosophies put forward by those interpreting Theravada Buddhism and discusses why it has become the popular form of Buddhism practiced by Westerners. It then compares Theravada Buddhism with Zen and Mahayana Buddhism (and Shin Buddhism, a form of Mahayana), discussing how they relate differently to the precepts of Buddhism.
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"And in fact, monks in America in Theravadan communities now do shake hands with women, and there is innovation and change on the way, Numrich writes. And in some cases, monks are married and living normal lives, because as Numrich points out on page 151, monasticism "is irrelevant to the practice of Buddhism" in America.
"The fact of normal family life for monks is certainly a good reason for Americans practicing Buddhism to heartily relate to the faith, in particular, given the widespread sexual molestation scandals that have rocked the Roman Catholic Church in America over the past few years. If celibacy appears to create carnal desires that result in little boys being sexually abused by clerics, then certainly a more normal life for monks would seem to be advisable, as Theravada Buddhism takes hold in the West."
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