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The Theme of How Class Differences in Japanese Literature, 2001.
A look at the class and gender differences presented in 2 Japanese novels: "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines class differences as presented in Japanese Literature. The paper looks at "As I Cross A Bridge of Dreams" by Lady Sarashina and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu. Several questions are raised in the paper, to examine the not only class differences but also gender differences. Are the upper-class male characters willing to risk their careers for the women they meet? What are the social codes and regulations, and what happens to these men and women who assault the social code and pursue forbidden relationships? Are the consequences enforced so the men suffer in their political careers? Are the women ultimately abandoned and destroyed? These questions are all brought up in the context of class and gender issues to illustrate that the two authors, from the same culture and heritage, use their different destinies and experiences to portray different opinions.
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'Origins of Modern Japanese Literature', 2006.
A review of Karatani Kojin's 'Origins of Modern Japanese Literature' and other commentary on Japanese literature's appreciation of landscape.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper focuses on two chapters from Brett De Bary's translation of 'Origins of Modern Japanese Literature' by Karatani Kojin. This paper introduces a distinctively Japanese regard for landscape in relation to literature, and discusses what Kojin referred to as the 'discovery of Interiority'. The paper reviews these chapters as they are a helpful introduction to other trends in modern Japanese literature before the rise of militarism.The rise in militarism heralded the War in the Pacific that brought the destruction of the Japanese'modern' order as it is known.
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"Foreign influence of the later 19th century inspired reflection on Japanese literature hitherto shaped by Confucian/Chinese literary culture. Several reformers appeared, esp. Soseki of early 20th century to inspire a strongly Japanese expression; focus on landscape as background for human activity, and conveying of human psychology. Expression then delayed by rise of Japanese militarism in 1920s and 1930s; much of what we understand, now, did not surface strongly till after 1949. Mainly course material references."
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China in Japanese Literature, 2002.
A look at the theme of China in Japanese literature.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper is a personal understanding of the theme of China in Japanese literature. Material from all over both kits is used (but not in order) to show my personal understanding and views.
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Alienation in Japanese Literature, 2002.
Discusses the theme of alienation and emotional containment in 20th-century Japanese literature.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper explores the theme of human alienation from others and the self in three contemporary Japanese authors: Yukio Mishima, Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto. The paper makes extensive reference to their works, "Forbidden Colors", "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" and the short stories "Newlywed" and "Blood and Water."
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Japanese Literature, 2002.
Compares two works by Japanese authors, Murasaki Shikibu and Heike Monogatari.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is a comparison of two literature works, which are: "The Tale of Genji", written by Murasaki Shikibu and "The Tale of Heike", by Heike Monogatari. It discusses the points of similarity and difference between these works and how these reflect the sensibilities of their age or the culture context in which the work was created and, as modern readers, what we take from these works today.
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Responsibility in Japanese Literature, 2002.
Addresses the theme of responsibility in two short Japanese stories - "The Dancing Girl" and "Woman in the Dunes ".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the works of Japanese fiction "Woman in the Dunes" and "The Dancing Girl" in respect to gender. The focus of this thesis is on how the male characters relate to the female characters in these stories in respect to the responsibility that the men feel for them.
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Japanese Life in Literature, 2005.
This paper discusses the everyday life of Japanese people as presented in Kobo Abe's "The Box Man" and Kenji Nakagami's "The Cape.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This geography paper discusses the issue of homelessness in the everyday life of the Japan. The author points out looking at everyday life from the perspective of homeless people can be a very interesting exercise, which allows an observer to understand a society's feelings about homelessness, work, alienation, family relationships and the intrinsic value of human life. The paper relates that that Kobo Abe's "The Box Man" is about homelessness, while the Kenji Nakagami's "The Cape has a character who happens to be homeless in the ghetto, which is already poor.
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"Everyday life in every society is seen from a wide range of perspectives. This means that everyday life can be seen as something completely different from the perspective of a working person or a homeless person. Looking at everyday life from the perspective of homeless people can be a very interesting exercise because it allows an observer to understand a society's feelings about homelessness, work, alienation, family relationships and the intrinsic value of human life. Two stories that explore homelessness in the everyday life of Japanese people are "The Box Man" by Kobo Abe and "The Cape" by Kenji Nakagami."
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The "Personal" in Japanese Literature, 2002.
A discussion of the concept of the "personal" in the "Haiku" of Basho and two female poets of 17th Century Japan.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 115.95
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This essay explores the question of the "personal" in relation to the poetic form of haiku, as expressed by the greatest poet of Tokugawa Japan, Matsuo Basho (1644-94), and two of the era's female poets: Sono-Jo (1649-1723) and Chigetsu-Ni (1632-1706).
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This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power"., 1991.
This study discusses the elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van
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"This study will consider a number of elements of the "submissive" middle class in Japanese society as described and analyzed in Karel van Wolferen's "The Enigma of Japanese Power".
The basis of much of the power and order of Japan in the world in the late years of the 20th century is what van Wolferen calls the "submissive" nature of that society. As the author notes, "The post-war aims of the Japanese System have been entrusted mainly to the economic organizations. The System is preoccupied with industrial and commercial pursuits.. " And industrial and commercial pursuits are successful because of submissive and obedient workers, who are modeled on the "salaryman" model.
As the author writes, " . . . The term 'salaryman' connotes much more than 'office clerk' or 'white-collar worker'; it stands ... "
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The Importance of Social Class in Literature., 2002.
This paper uses Marcel Proust's "Swann's Way: Overture", Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" and Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" to explore the concept of class distinction in literature.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper refers to the aforementioned literary works, both American and European, in an exploration of the idea of social class. It shows how social class is a very important issue within European literature, and compares it with the significance attributed to class distinctions in American literature.
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"In the section called "Swann's Way: Overture," Marcel Proust writes about the marcel of the novel, who notes that the older generation takes "almost a Hindu view of society, which they held to consist of sharply defined castes" (1532) into which people are born and then remain throughout their lives. Marcel's aunts represent this view and so do not recognize the possibility that anyone can move from one caste to another, which blinds them to the fact that Swann is part of a social set interacting with those at a much higher level than the aunts or than that into which Swann was born. The aunts assume, as do others, that they know the associates of Swann's father and therefore they know Swann's associates, who would be the same people. It was further assumed that if he knew people outside that circle they would be people from a lower order, people "of the sort to whom he would not have dared to raise his hat" (1532) if he had been with Marcel's family."
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Social Class in Literature, 2006.
A comparative analysis of the theme of social class in "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw and "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde.
1,883 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines how social class is the primary subject in both "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw and "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. It looks at how both plays draw a vivid picture of the differences between the economic classes and how both illustrate the artificiality of these classes. It also discusses how in neither story does the position in the class structure indicate the worth of a person, or change his essential qualities, whether good or bad.
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"One startling difference in the two works is their respective treatment of marriage. In Pygmalion marriage is barely mentioned. There is no question of a romantic interest in the confirmed bachelor Higgins, despite he eventual fondness for his pupil. She even goes so far as to tell him that she wouldn't marry him if he asked her. In the play's lengthy postscript the author says that Eliza, who realizes that a union between herself and Higgins would never be successful, eventually marries the lovesick Freddy. Marriage is a central preoccupation of Wilde's play, possibly because of his own homosexuality. "
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Japanese Cuisine: Japanese Culture and What They Eat, 2000.
A look at the exotic world of Japanese cuisine, including its health benefits and the importance that Japanese place on the presentation of a meal.
2,136 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 66.95
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"Within the Japanese cuisine, there contains many strange meals but there are myriads of delights that would make anybody?s tastes buds melt. Coming from a Japanese decent I have tried many of these tasty meals, but I would not take it too an extreme to say that I drink ?snakes blood for longevity?(Steinberg 6). Japanese meals are actually considered very healthy and low fat considered to the traditional American, southern fried chicken. Japanese food is served in little portions and displayed in a very exciting way to liven up every aspect of each savory bite. To liven up these dishes we often cut vegetables or fruits into tiny designs or animals, or organize each piece of meat and each small vegetable in a way that flatters the plate. Cutting and Slicing, mostly vegetables into meticulous designs, makes a dish its own work of art. "
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?Literature; Ancient Greek Literature?, 2002.
A discussion of the relationship between ancient Greek burial and death rites and ancient Greek literature.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper focuses upon illustrating the relevance of the obvious emphasis and taboo regarding Greek burial or death rites as it is portrayed in a significant amount of ancient Greek literature. It examines how literature has long been a relevant source that historians as well as other scholars can turn to so as to glean at least a marginal understanding regarding the societal norms of the era or culture in particular.
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Introduction
Generalities Regarding Ancient Greek Burial Rites
Relevance of Literary Illustrations Regarding Ancient Greek Perspectives on Death
Burial Rites Within Ancient Greek literature
Conclusion
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"One of the first things that essentially needs to be taken into consideration is that, as a result of their significantly un-advanced and superstitiously primitive preconceptions and beliefs, that nearly all kinds of ancient literature is tinged, to some degree or another, with elements of the super natural or paranormal. The occult, witches, curses and ghosts, all are things that are mentioned, with varying degree of figurativeness and realism, within ancient British as well as Greek literature. Moreover, there appears to be a particular degree of emphasis upon the relevance and effectuality of such things as oaths and curses, especially in regard to the likes of such being implemented in concern to a particular person?s death or burial. This something that is quite strongly portrayed when Euripides? Hippolytus, the protagonist within the play, reasserts his confidence to his father in so much as taking an oath that in death may neither sea nor earth receive my flesh, if I have proved false (Lawson, 1964)."
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Class, Class Cleavages and Mao, 2002.
This paper examines Mao's analysis of Chinese class structure.
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Two elemental texts on class by Mao are considered and compared to J B Starr's analysis of Mao's concepts of class. Additionally the actual class structure of contemporary China is also compared to Mao's analysis.
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British and Japanese Educational Systems, 2002.
An analysis of the characteristics of and differences between British and Japanese educational systems.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the education systems in both Britain where it is similar to that in the U.S. and Japan which has one of the most rigorous educational systems in the world. It briefly describes the structure of both systems and the level of involvement of the government in both countries in setting the curriculum as well as relevant statistics. It provides a compare and contrast analysis between the education systems in both countries highlighting definate similarities such as compulsory education between the ages of 5 and 16 and major differences such as social problems in Japan due to pressures to excel. Common issues in both the British and Japanese education systems are enhancing diversity, providing children with the tools necessary to remain current with technological advances, strengthening the relationship between schools, families, and communities.
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"There are two parallel educational systems in Britain: the state system, where education is provided free, and the independent system, where parents normally pay fees. (The British Education System). Nearly 1 in 13 British school-age children are in the independent system. (The British Education System). Britain has a national curriculum, i.e., a statement of the minimum learning requirements of all children at each stage in their education. (The British Education System). This curriculum is compulsory in the state system and while independent schools are not bound by it, most of them teach what the national curriculum demands. (The British Education System)."
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