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Decoding the Object of Desire, 2008.
This paper studies how different items of clothing may be considered as a status symbol.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer states that she has noticed something curious about one item of clothing worn by the women who study in the university library, which is conscientiously worn as a badge of their status. Specifically, the writer maintains that the women's shoes are almost a badge of their status. At the college library, the women wearing casual shoes by and large wear canvas sneakers. The writer points out that this style is so commonplace that it is almost a uniform for the women in the library, although everything else about them suggests that these are not uniform people. By contrast, the writer notes that at a local gymnasium, women generally come and go wearing running shoes of one sort or another, the popular brands being Nike, Reebok, and Saucony. The writer then discusses what these women's images and dress codes portray.
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"Given this, I believe that the preference of the library women for sneakers reflects a cultural orientation rather than any practical need.
"The library women call their shoes "sneakers." I find this a very apt term, because it has a bit of a sinister connotation, and while these women are university students, they bear a sense of being rebels, of cutting against the grain. They have an air of breaking the stereotype that a university student is male. Their bearing suggests a firm intention not to have their career paths limited to being merely secretaries, teachers, nurses, or any other sort of subservient role, particularly not that of a traditional housewife."
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Biblical Themes from "Desire Under the Elms", 2002.
This essay examines O'Neils' use of biblical themes to highlight the destructive power of improper desires in "Desire Under the Elms".
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper looks at Eugene O?Neil's classic drama, "Desire Under the Elms" and allusions that are made to the Bible. The author pays close attention to the significance of Ephraim Cabot?s name and his connection to the land, the similarities between Jacob and Eben in their attempt to secure their birthright, and a perversion of the Adam/Eve account in the relationship between Eben and Abbie.
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"While most critics will attribute O?Neil?s? styling to that of Greek tragedy, I feel that in many cases we can see that it goes back much further. Although he never professed a need for a ?god? within his life, it is quite obvious that he often times chose to draw upon many of the tragedies found within the pages of the Bible for his inspiration. His repeated consideration of godlike figureheads was perhaps a means by which he attempted to come to a better understanding of the plague of the human condition. O?Neil once said, ?Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.? Since his life was for the most part devoid of peace, much of his writing ended up being somewhat cathartic in nature. It is no surprise then that the Bible, which has always addressed the age old questions and concerns of man, figures so highly in much of his work."
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Sexual Tension in 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 2008.
This paper discusses the sexual tension present in the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer analyzes the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams and notes that bathing and drunkenness are two common threads exposing sexual tension in the play. The writer points out that even the title of the play suggests the sexual tension between the characters. Further, the writer looks at the connections between desire and death as portrayed in the play. The writer maintains that it is as if Williams is telling us that from too much desire only death can come. The writer notes that Stanley, the most dead of all three characters becomes numb to his reactive behavior. The writer concludes that Stanley is trapped in his uncontrollable animalistic sexual desire destined to live like an animal surviving purely by instinct.
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"Stanley is a man's man--full of animal instinct and desire. He cannot control himself in any regard. Stanley cannot control his temper so he beats his pregnant wife. He can't sequester his passion for Blanche so he rapes her. He can't bare losing Stella so he screams for her at the top of his lungs proclaiming his need and love for her. Stanley is all about sexual desire--it rules and runs his life.
"Drunkenness and bathing are the soothsayers for Blanche and Stanley when their desires become overwhelming. Blanche uses a bath to soothe her nerves and to try and wash away her sexually promiscuous path."
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Reading and Decoding, 2004.
Identifies the issues, research, procedures, and materials that are related to the recent findings on word decoding.
4,675 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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This study employs a critical review of the scholarly and relevant literature concerning reading and decoding to determine what role, if any, the small group decoding instruction plays in the improvement of reading achievement for students.
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"Differences in the academic performance of children appear early. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP) (1996) reported that students from low socio-economic backgrounds and many minority students consistently achieve below the national average in reading skills. Unfortunately, there is no relief as students continue on through the grade levels. In fact, according to the NAEP study, the gap widens. The longer some children stay in school, the greater the discrepancy between their educational performance and that of white and middle-class students. Steadily and inexorably, the chances for academic achievement diminish for poor and minority students as they are seemingly put on the paths toward failure. The elementary grades, subsequently, are an essential time for students to gain much needed literacy skills. When these skills are not acquired intervention mechanisms need to be put into action quickly if we, as educators, expect to change outcomes."
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"A Streetcar Named Desire", 2007.
A discussion on the dual tragedy in the play, "A Streetcar Named Desire", by Tennessee Williams.
1,512 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses how the greatest debate among critics of "A Streetcar Named Desire" may be about who the hero of the play is, Stanley or Blanche. The writer proposes that both are heroes and that the play is a classical tragedy. The paper explores how both Blanche and Stanley fit the pattern for a classical tragic hero. They both have goals, which they themselves compromise because of a tragic flaw. The writer argues that what is unique to "A Streetcar Named Desire" is that there are two heroes, rather than one. The paper examines how their two tragic flaws have to combine in order to create the downfall of each of the heroes.
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"Stanley conforms almost exactly to the idea of a tragic hero. Not only does he have a clearly defined goal, but that goal mirrors the goals of the heroes that have come before him. Stanley's goal is the preservation of his kingdom and protecting it from outside threats. Of course, Stanley's kingdom is somewhat smaller than other heroes in literature; rather than an empire, Stanley's kingdom is a two room walk-up apartment in New Orleans. In addition, rather than ruling over thousands of subjects, Stanley rules over Stella. Therefore, Blanche's threats to Stanley's kingdom take on an almost petty cast; she drinks his liquor and takes up too much space in his small apartment."
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'A Streetcar Named Desire', 2005.
A review of Tennessee William's play "A Streetcar Named Desire".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses two of the main characters in the Tennessee William's drama "A Streetcar Named Desire". This paper also discusses some of the sources available reviewing this play. The sources used provide excellent insight into the study of "Streetcar Named Desire" and into the playwright himself. The paper also reviews some of William's other works.
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"'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams has an interesting title that first attracted me to his play. After reading the first few lines, I found myself interested because the description of the setting had details that captured my attention further. Williams uses words such as "raffish charm" (Williams 1797) and "quaintly ornamented gables" (Williams 1797) that paint a picture of the section of New Orleans where the action starts. The action of the characters led to questions in my mind after I finished reading the play. This play raised many questions about the human spirit and the ways that people deal with situations that they face. The two sisters in the play, Blanche and Stella, were raised in similar circumstances. Why did these two sisters deal with life in ways that are so different? The relationship between Stella and her husband also presents important questions."
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Reconciling Desire, 2002.
A look at how the literary world has addressed the issue of man's struggle with personal desire.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines the issue of desire and how man approaches the struggle when individual desires come into conflict with what society judges to be appropriate. The works of Swift, More, and Chaucer are explored.
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"The question of human desire, no matter how that desire may manifest itself, has long been an intellectual and emotional stumbling block for society, politics, culture, and religion. Throughout history, individuals have had to learn how to reconcile their personal desires inside larger social institutions?institutions that for their part have very often come to challenge or undermine the legitimacy of human desire. More often than not, individuals have had to find ways to suppress their desires given that they somehow come into conflict with more acceptable, social standards. Literature?though, in fact, this might be a common theme in most all forms of art, at one time or another?has reflected this on-going, archetypal struggle."
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, 2002.
An insight into the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 22 sources, $ 178.95
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This paper is about the causes and treatments for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Due to the sensitivity and importance of the issue, many causes and treatments have been proposed. However, causes may differ due to individual differences. No drug treatment has clearly been prescribed yet for the problem. Therapy is a good alternative; nevertheless, the author proposes that people should try to deal with the problem themselves. .
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Desire and Human Agency, 2005.
An examination of desire, volition, evaluation and free will.
1,139 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses Princeton philosopher Harry Frankfurt's model of desire and volition and Northwestern University philosopher Charles Taylor's model for strong and weak evaluation, as well as some philosophical questions and problems concerning free will raised by the two models.
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"In his essay, "Freedom of the will and the concept of a person," Harry Frankfurt describes two sorts of human desires: first-order and second-order. A first order desire, which human animals have in common with other animals, is simply a desire for some object or action. An example of a first-order desire shared by human and non-human animals is sex, or, more accurately, the pleasure associated with sex. Second order-desires, however, are desires which have, as their object, another desire."
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The American Dream and "A Streetcar Named Desire", 2005.
This paper looks at how the American Dream is represented in the opening scenes of Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire" through the content and initial impressions of the key characters.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how in "A Streetcar Named Desire", the American Dream is contrastingly represented in two key characters: Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski, the latter holding Southern ideals and hoping for a life of privilege, comfort and protection; the former believing in a life characterised by toil, an impulsive and reckless sense of spontaneity, and eventual reward and success. It looks at how by adopting an intriguing setting in New Orleans, a series of crucial and symbolic minor characters, and a plot which slowly but meaningfully unravels itself, Tennessee Williams creates content for a screenplay which provides a fascinating interpretation of the American Dream.
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"Firstly, the characters of Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski provide a differing interpretation of the American Dream. Blanche was born and raised in the deep American South, into a world where her every need, wish and desire would be catered for. She would dwell in a lavish mansion with her family, receive a quality education, be waited upon by coloured servants, and, furthermore, would eventually marry an equally privileged young man who could provide for her the protection which she was accustomed to. This is not so much protection in a physical sense, but rather, the guardianship of her honour. This would involve preventing her from being exposed to cursing, abuse cruelty, and anything else that would seem improper in an upper class Southern society. "
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"A Streetcar Named Desire", 2003.
This paper focuses on the author's use of symbols and metaphors, specifically light, in Tennessee William's play, "A Streetcar Named Desire".
1,558 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Williams's play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," is the story of the final decay of Blanche DuBois, a woman who fell from grace until finally losing her mind. This paper focuses on Blanche's lies and how Williams symbolized them in several different ways, including the use of light. It shows how, throughout the entire play, Tennessee Williams uses light to symbolize Blanche's deceptions as they differentiate from the actual truth that is slowly revealed.
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"A Streetcar Named Desire is a great play, where Tennessee Williams uses many different types of symbols and metaphors for other things in the play, and his usage of light to show Blanche DuBois' artificial realism was incredible. The way that each event in the story where Blanche was involved directly with lighting led up to a later important event in the story keeps the reader interested. Blanche's lies were eventually her undoing, if she had gone to visit her sister and been able to stand in the open light and face the truth about her life, she may have been married to Mitch. However she was scared of what she would see if stayed in the light, and more scared of what other people would see in her, so she hid in the metaphorical shadows created by Tennessee Williams and tried, unsuccessfully, to live in her false reality."
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"A Streetcar Named Desire", 2002.
An analysis of the relationship between Stanley and Blanche in "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams. The author of this paper takes us on a tour of the story and explains how each subsequent encounter between Stanley and Blanche leads to increased violence and antagonism.
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"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennesse Williams, 2002.
A discussion on the notion of change and conflictong values with reference to Tennesse Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire?.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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The following paper is a short analytical and interpretive essay of the views and values of ?A Streetcar Named Desire? in terms of the ideas, conventions and beliefs that the text appears to explore, endorse, challenge or leave unquestioned. Themes that are touched on in this paper are-- truth versus fiction, reality verses fantasy, ambition verses imagination, and lust verses love. The way in which Williams uses symbolism to parallel the conflict within a character and between characters, to the conflict in American society?s views and values, invites the reader to draw their own conclusions from the text.
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"The rape seems to signify the final destruction of Blanche?s fantasy world. As Stanley acknowledges, the two were on a collision course from the beginning. Blanche is neither adaptable nor one of the strong. Blanche enters entirely into her world of self-deception. Fate is cruel, and human desire often leads to death. Everything that Blanche wants from life seems to crumble in front of her. She fights to save her Old Southern roots and the family mansion, but loses them both. She fights to regain her self-respect and Stanley destroy all attempts at this. She fights to hold on to her sanity amidst mounting disasters, but loses that battle as well."
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Relationships in "A Streetcar Named Desire", 2001.
An analysis of the relationships in Tennessee William's famous play, "A Streetcar Named Desire".
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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This paper is an analysis of the relationships between Blanche, Stanley and Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire". It shows that none of the relationships in the play were normal or healthy. In order, it examines the relationship between Blanche and Stella, the relationship between Blanche and Stanley, and the relationship between Stella and Stanley.
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"Blanche and Stella Dubois came from a well-to-do family. The sisters grew up on a plantation called Belle Reve. Stella had always been very self-absorbed and one day, she left the plantation behind and found her way to the city. She left Blanche to take care of the remaining family. All was well on the plantation until the depression hit and money was scarce, even for the rich. Blanche had to take care of an ailing family while she worked as a schoolteacher to make ends meet. She saw most of her family die and she resents Stella for not being there to help take care of everyone. She is angry with Stella for leaving her with all the responsibilities."
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'A Streetcar Named Desire', 2006.
A review of Tennessee Williams' play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents an exploration of the play, 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams. The paper examines the play and its characters. The paper argues that one of the strongest themes of the play is loneliness, as can be seen in the actions of the character Blanche.
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Introduction
Overview
Conclusion
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"When she has one last chance at happiness, in Mitch she regales in the possibility(Williams pp). He needs her desperately and she needs to be needed. She longs to have somebody care if she is alive or dead and she needs someone to take care of as she believes it is her place to take care of a man. Everything comes crashing down for her however, when her past comes back to haunt her. She is left without Mitch's embrace or adoration and she knows it was the last chance she had to once again dance the loneliness away. She takes the final steps to insanity and gives up any hope of having a grasp on reality. "
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