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"Republic", "Dead Poets Society" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo?s Nest", 2002.
This paper discusses and compares Plato?s 'Republic', 'Dead Poets Society' and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo?s Nest', with a focus on the messages they give out.
2,789 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The following paper examines how movies can be even more instructive than more obviously ?serious? forms of education because they wrap their messages in linguistic texts that are easier for us to recognize and understand. Plato?s Republic, Dead Poets Society and One Flew Over the Cuckoo?s Nest each tell us something about the often precarious (and sometimes non-existent) balance between individual rights and desires and the conformity required by society to maintain organization.
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"It is braver, although in many ways more difficult, to keep trying to change society for decades ? to understand that the fight must be continued for year after year ? than to surrender. The difficulty of the fight in the long run is also the message of One Flew Over the Cuckoo?s Nest. These inmates, unlike the students, are not in the first blush of youth. They understand that life is a series of the same battle fought over and over, and that those who come closest to winning on at least a personal level are those willing to lose skirmishes and then to return to fight again.
To the extent that the gods have given us the power to be wise, Plato and Socrates would have told us, we must use it to discover the nature of the natural and social worlds. But we must keep always with us ? like a mental Praetorian guard ? a constant reminder that we are limited in what we can and do know. Plato ? and Socrates too, despite his enemies? accusations of impiety ? knew that the wise person is the truly humble person, acceding omniscience, like omnipotence, to the gods alone even as he or she strains to see the world beyond the cave, and then to go forth to do whatever is humanly possible."
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"The Dead Poets Society", 2008.
A case study and suggested therapy for suicidal Neil in
"The Dead Poets Society".
3,128 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines how the distress of the character Neil in the movie "The Dead Poets Society" builds up and how he is unable to cope with his feelings or tell his father about his passion for acting and therefore commits suicide with his father's revolver. It attempts to analyze the reasons behind his death and also examines the causes of adolescent suicide in general. In addition, the paper looks at how suicidal behavior is multifaceted and has complex causes and origins and how complicated contributing factors to consider are demographics, psychiatrics, genetics, familial and personality.
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"Neil's father takes no responsibility for his son's death, but rather holds Keating responsible. A 'full investigation' at the school and pressure on the boys results in them signing a written confession blaming their teacher. Keating is the scapegoat, accused of inciting the boys to restart the Dead Poets Society, and he is fired. As Keating leaves the classroom for the final time, Neil's roommate Todd, in great distress, stands on his desk and addresses his teacher as "Captain, my captain" one last time to illustrate that they have all indeed learned something. Keating had tried to make the distinction between unfettered self-expression and self-destructive behavior, but some of the boys aren't emotionally ready to incorporate this independent thinking into their daily lives. "
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John Keatings and "The Dead Poet's Society", 2005.
An analysis of the main character in the film "The Dead Poet's Society" and his role as an educator.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper analyzes the character of John Keatings in the film "The Dead Poet's Society" and considers where Keatings and the prep school he teaches at fit in, in the philosophies of education. The paper contrasts Keatings' philosophy on education with that of the school philosophy and concludes that Keatings' philosophy is by far the superior of the two.
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"John Locke wrote of education, "Virtue is harder to be got than knowledge of the world; and, if lost in a young man, is seldom recovered." John Keatings believes in this Lockian principle, but only to a certain degree. In his classroom, Keatings stressed virtue: He taught his students how to live and feel and treat one another as much as he taught them to classics. In fact, he deliberately skips the theoretical works in the class - even having his students dramatically rip out the pages of a methodical, unfeeling treatise on how to understand and appreciate poetry - in favor of poetry that makes his students feel and interact with one another."
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"Dead Poets' Society", 2002.
A review of the film "Dead Poets' Society".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This is a critical analysis of the film "Dead Poets' Society". It is based on the generative thesis, from Pauline Kael: "Movies are so rarely great art that if we cannot appreciate the great trash we have very little reason to be interested in them." Combining this sentiment with the analysis of the film in terms of Aristotelian drama, the essay concludes that said film is too conflict-driven to be great art, contains too much pathos to be great trash, and is thus merely trash by dint of its constant unoriginality. Specific examples from the film are cited.
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"The Dead Poets' Society", 2007.
A look at the psycho-social concepts present in the film "The Dead Poets' Society."
1,064 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how the film is based upon conformity of behavior according to accepted traditions and accepted societal standards of the 1950s in America. The paper portrays how acting was not an accepted vocation, as accepted vocations were those which carried prestige and high salaries. The paper shows how the ideas of gender roles in adolescents, especially boys and narrow tradition-based attitudes about what is valuable in society are represented graphically in this film.
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"The story centers on a group of boys in a very traditional private school for boys, and all the problems of both the boys and their teachers. It focuses on a particularly avant-guard literature teacher played by Robin Williams, Mr. Keating. In the opening scene we meet the boys coming for school, and a collage of scenes gives us the idea that this school has very solid traditions. The theme of group behavior and tradition is a constant background in the film with techniques like bagpipes, walls full of portraits, monuments and costumes."
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"The Dead Poets Society" ( Peter Weir ), 1993.
Examines the film in context of educational proposals of Bush & Clinton.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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" Education in 1992 Politics and The Dead Poets Society
The declining quality of education in the United States has been a concern for decades, and it was a concern in the 1992 presidential campaigns. Education during this election year was viewed by both Clinton and Bush in fairly broad terms, although the components of finances, accountability, and leadership are inherent in the problems of improving the schools. The recent movie, The Dead Poets Society, also concerns itself with difficulties in education, and it is the purpose of this paper to compare and contrast the political positions with the issue of education as portrayed in the film. Examination of media material on education actually revealed few differences between the two candidates, and for that reason, the two parties' views are for discussion purposes mostly explored as a single view."
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The Role of the Poet in William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" and "Experience", 2001.
This essay discusses the role of the poet as a prophet in William Blake's famous set of 54 poems, Songs of Innocence and Experience.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 28.95
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The following paper discusses the role of the poet in reference to William Blake?s famous set of 54 poems. The author feels that the function of the poet is the feelings he is able to invoke, the tensions between forces/themes that he is able to create and the message that he is able to portray.
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?By the time we tumble into the second cycle of songs, those of experience, we are almost eager to do so. The poet no longer hears the voice of the child ?piping?; he announces: ?Hear the voice of the Bard!/Who Present, Past & Future sees.? This poet sees ?in evey face I meet/Marks of weaknes, marks of woe.? (London). Many of the poems are paired with poems of the first cycle. For Blake, man is torn between the forces of experience and innocence, two states of the soul. Now, in experience, we see ?In a rich and fruitful land,/Babes reduced to misery? (Holy Thursday)?.
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Three Films about Education, 2008.
This paper examines how three films, "Dead Poet Society", "Renaissance Man" and "Dangerous Minds", reflect the American belief in individualism.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that the Hollywood films "Dead Poets Society" (1989), "Renaissance Man" (1994) and "Dangerous Minds" (1995) represent distinct educational environments with different cultures in different eras. The author points out that, despite these differences, a common assumption of all three films is that education, whether in the 1950s or in the 1990s and in any society, is radically flawed. The paper argues that, while this assumption may be shaped primarily by the narrative need of all films for a dramatic "protagonist" whose intervention propels the plot, the fact that all three films depict cultures of teaching to be flawed and excessively institutionalized is reflective of the American belief in individualism.
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"As such, it is not surprising to note a very similar structural motif in "Renaissance Man". The flawed educational institution in this film is the U.S. army, which is shown to have failed in teaching a group of recruits who are placed in the charge of outside teacher Bill Rago. This is evident in the scene when the teacher learns of the nickname his students have been given: "The whole fort calls us Double Ds. Dumb as dog shit." In many ways, the educational strategies in "Renaissance Man" are a midpoint between "Dead Poets Society" and "Dangerous Minds".
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Experiences in an Internship, 2009.
An examination of the writer's experiences in an internship program and how these experiences complemented his education.
1,936 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper defines and discusses the goals of an internship in the higher educational process. The paper then focuses on the experiences of the writer in an internship that he completed in South Korea at a company called LG Household & Healthcare as an assistant to a brand manager. The paper describes the writer's role at the company and how the experience complemented his education.
Table of Contents:
What is an Internship?
Internship Title
Marketing Relation
Internship Philosophy
Defining Moments
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"As an intern I made contacts that I would never have had before and learned a little bit more about multi-national business, an area of great interest to me. If I seek employment in an international firm, domestic or otherwise after graduation I will look upon this experience as the core reason for doing so and as a basis for understanding how multinational marketing works. Multinational, i.e. global work environments are the future of marketing and business and internships are one of the only ways that many people will ever experience what that means without making costly professional decisions regarding long term international employment. The internship becomes then an integral step in marketing professionals seeking and learning about what it means to be a marketing professional in a global business world. All marketing majors should do at least one internship as students and where resources allow it should be stressed that a global internship would be preferable and at the very least a multinational company internship that operates domestically."
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Most Significant Historical Event, 2008.
This paper explains why World War II is the most significant event since 1500 A.D.
1,099 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper selects WWII as the most significant event since 1500 A.D. based on the sheer number of human lives actually affected, its lasting effects on future generations, and the likelihood that other events of the same kind would have resulted in similar changes had it never transpired. The paper shows how World War II fits these criteria and therefore was, undoubtedly, the most significant event in all of recorded human history.
Outline:
Introduction - Criteria for Defining the Most Significant Historical Event
World War II as the Most Significant Single Event in Recorded History
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"In considering the various candidates for the most significant event in human history, several pivotal conflict and transitions stand out. Among them: the Renaissance, which ushered in the Age of Discovery and Exploration, the French Revolution, which pioneered concepts like religious tolerance, self determination, and inclusion of the masses of the less fortunate into political life; the Industrial Revolution, which introduced the technological achievements that were to make modern life possible for much of the world's population; the American Revolution, which established what was eventually to become one of the world's greatest and most influential powers and shapers of the modern world; the American Civil War, which eliminated the institution of human slavery in the New World; the two world wars of the twentieth century, which shaped the direction of future geopolitics more than any other events in history, and the Cold War that followed, which may have taken the place of a war with the potential to destroy much of the world shaped by all the other historical events in a matter of hours."
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Near-Death Experiences, 2007.
A discussion on the validity of near-death experiences.
1,261 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of near-death experiences. Specifically, the paper discusses the reality of near-death experiences and whether they exist or not. The paper explores how stories about near-death experiences (NDE) have become almost commonplace in our modern culture. The paper further examines how many studies into this phenomenon have occurred and many of them explain near-death experiences as the body's reaction to tremendous stress. The paper discusses how there is much debate about whether they actually exist, concluding that whether they exist or not, to those experiencing NDEs, they are very real.
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"The first real written study of near-death experiences occurred in 1926 by Englishman Sir William Barrett. He compiled many experiences he and his wife (both doctors) had seen with patients during their last moments of life. Two researchers note, "Barrett found that in their visions the dying see dead persons who have come to take them away to a heavenly abode. He also found that such visions often occur when the mind of the patient is clear and rational, and that they sometimes portray what the dying do not expect" (Osis & Haraldsson, 1997, p. 18)."
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Simulated Clinical Experiences, 2008.
A critical analysis of "Computerized Patient Model and Simulated Clinical Experiences: Evaluation with Baccalaureate Nursing Students," written by C.E. Feingold, M. Calaluce and M.A. Kallen.
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the article "Computerized Patient Model and Simulated Clinical Experiences: Evaluation with Baccalaureate Nursing Students," written by C.E. Feingold, M. Calaluce and M.A. Kallen. The paper begins by discussing the purpose for the research and then reviews the research design and literature. It concludes with a look at the recommendations by the authors and a discussion of the implications of the study.
Table of Contents:
Problem and Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework
Research Questions/Hypothesis
Study Variables
Study Design
Population, Sample and Setting
Method of Measurement
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Interpretation of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Implications for Practice
Qualification of the Researchers
Significance of Study
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"As mentioned above, the significance of this study is in the fact that simulated clinical situations with the use of technology, while still being improved, is progressing towards a more realistic experience in the setting of timely faculty guidance and a safe environment within which to acquire fundamental clinical skills. It is also significant in that it provides insight into the disparity between faculty, student and student subset perspectives regarding the value of these simulations, aspects which need to be explored further in future research."
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A History of African American Women Experiences, 2001.
A look at Western black women's experiences in history, concentrating on the 1870's-90's.
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This paper discusses African American women in history, focusing on Western black women?s experiences in history. It briefly discusses African-American women in the East, and their slavery experience as a foundation for the opposing experience in the West. It concentrates mainly on the time period of the 1870?s-90?s. Topics such as jobs, family life, segregation etc. are discussed as well.
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"Throughout history, African American women have been exposed to a myriad of experiences that have shaped their lives in the United States. From Slavery to Freedom, many African American women struggled to overcome the various prejudices, and obstacles that have strove to halt their aspirations. Following the abolishment of slavery in the United States, a large population of African Americans found they were facing the dilemma of what the near future would bring. Consequently, many freedmen and women had resolved to migrate to the Western United States, to start a new life in this vast land of opportunity."
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"Experiences in Groups", 2008.
A personal account of how Wilfred Bion's work, "Experiences in Groups" can be related to working in group or individual settings.
817 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses Wifred Bion's 1961 work, "Experiences in Groups." It suggests that through this work, one can understand how to successfully organize and motivate individuals through reviving their innate place within a supportive work group in order to accomplish goals and expectations. The paper relates Bion's work to the writer's own experiences of working within group and individual settings.
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"My examination of these theories has offered me insight into my own group and individual situations in everyday life. By understanding how Work Avoidance truly works in decision making, I can try to avoid it as much as possible. From now on, I will attempt to use the successful group working strategy rather than allow my fate to be placed in the responsibility of another, including a messiah. Sometimes, all you want is to be saved, but eventually you will realize that there is no one out more equip to save you from your situation that yourself. After reading and analyzing Bion's work and theories on group interaction and behavior, I will definitely attempt to make the extra effort in working through my problems rather than taking a simpler way out or letting the group influence me into believing that avoiding the situation will somehow resolve the conflict. There is a certain power involved with taking charge within your own life and also within a group. By seeing what could happen if I let the group tae control of me, I now know that I want to take charge of the group and direct them into an active decision making process, instead of letting them take a back seat and avoid the work needed to be successful in situations."
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Near-Death Experiences, 2008.
A comprehensive overview of near death experiences.
7,125 words (approx. 28.5 pages), 37 sources, APA, $ 159.95
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This paper discusses near death experiences, providing some historical background and literature on the subject, particularly from S. Blackmore who analyzed some of the most famous and ancient near death stories, many of which are fictional but according to the author still relevant to the discussion, as they do tend to follow a particular pattern.
Outline:
NDI Definition
Historical Perspectives
Studies/Research/Literature Review
Difficulties & Limitations of Conducting NDE studies; Reliability & Validity Medical Theories (Biological/Physiological Causes)
Psychological Theories (Psychodynamics, Jung, Parapsychology, Object-Relations etc.
Alternative Explanations ("Scientific Naysayers" - Atwater)
Near-Death Look-a-Likes (e.g., NDE vs. MPD;
Various Types of Experiences (Children vs. Adults) - based on case studies
Demographic, Cross-Cultural (e.g., African American, Mapuche, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Native American, Australia, Euro-American, etc.), and Religious Factors
Meanings & Aftereffects (Psychological & Physiological)
Mental Health Professionals' Attitudes and Knowledge
Commonly reported patient expectations of mental health clinicians
Clinical Dilemma
Clinical Implications & Interventions
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"From this inquiry has come analysis of historical literature, regarding near death stories. Blackmore in 1993 offers a brief but effective analysis of some of the most famous and ancient of near death stories, many of which are fictional but according to the author still relevant to the discussion, as they do tend to follow a particular pattern, that is significantly influenced by context and theology but that is also patterned much like the Moody timeline. Blackmore's first example is Plato's famous story of return from death found in the Republic. (Blackmore, 1993, p. 8)"
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