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?The Devil and Daniel Webster? and ?Faust?, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the characters in ?The Devil and Daniel Webster and Other Writings? by Stephen Vincent Benet and ?Faust? by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines how authors of literature have used their work to address societal fears and issues in order to allow their writing talents to shed light on a fear of society. It looks at how this is the case in classic works of literature regarding making pacts with the devil. It analyzes how, in "The Devil and Daniel Webster", the pact with the Devil and the actions of the Stones provide an interesting backdrop for those who have concerns about selling themselves to the Devil for immediate material gain. It also examines how, in addition and also by contrast, the world has been treated to two versions of "Faust", which also focus on the Devil and what the Devil means to current society. It shows how, although each of the stories has a different plot, there are many similarities, as well as differences, regarding the Devil and the characters in the stories.
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"While the story of The Devil and Daniel Webster illustrates how true personalities come out when the money and the devil get involved the story of Faust shows a different angle when it comes to personality and those in the story. In both versions of Faust there is a foundational understanding of the influence the devil had at that time in history(Synopsis of the plot of Faust (October 2002). While Stone dealt with the devil for money, Dr. Faust is searching for the answers to life. In that quest he too deals with the devil. He is obviously depressed as he has contemplated suicide twice in the past already which provides a backdrop for the devil to entice him into the idea of a deal. This is the first difference between personalities in this story as compared to the previous one. Faust is in despair and old while Stone is angry and young. There are completely different motivators for the two stories and their characters? personalities."
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"The Machine That Changed The World" ( James Womack, Daniel Jones and Daniel Roos ), 1992.
A critical review of the work on lean production methods.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"This study will provide a review of The Machine That Changed the World, by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos. The analysis will be based on three standards or criteria for measuring the book and its success: Is the book important? Is the presentation of the book such that a reader --- whether interested originally in the subject or not---would generally find the book interesting? and Does the book succeed in doing what the authors set out to have it do?
The thrust of the report will be that, yes, the book succeeds on all three points of evaluation.
Is the book important? In other words, will it make some difference in the life of the reader in the way he sees the world, or will it make some difference in the world itself? Is it merely entertainment? Is it so speculative that it is nothing ..."
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John Webster?s ?The Duchess of Malfi? and ?The White Devil?, 2002.
This paper is a critical analysis of Webster?s ?The Duchess of Malfi? and ?The White Devil?, focusing on the theme: ?Sense of an elite woman?s place in the world?.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper first presents in detail Webster?s view on morality and social relevance in the two plays especially in his use of imagery and characterization. The author then compares the strong central female characters in both plays. The paper argues that the plays force the re-evaluation of traditional social conventions, almost presenting a case for allowing women more freedom in deciding their own futures.
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"Perhaps the most powerful argument in favor of the presence of a social and moral comment in The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil is to disprove the view that Webster was nothing more than a tawdry showman who resorted to grisly horror to entertain and amuse his audience. One cannot deny that both The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil cause a great deal of emotional discomfort in their unabashed use of bloody murders, including the killing of innocent children in The Duchess of Malfi. But a counterpoint to this argument could well be that the very effectiveness of Webster?s plays lies in his use of baser human instincts to illustrate on the one hand, human resilience and fortitude even in the face of the greatest of horrors, and on the other the dire consequences of giving into negative emotions such as greed, lust and the desire for revenge and power."
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"Doing Business with the Devil", 2005.
This paper examines the conceptions of infinite and the devil in "Doing Business with the Devil".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents two differing conceptions of infinity and how they apply to a single thought experiment. The author points out that the first viewpoint is that of Rucker who believes that infinity is as real as any other mathematical concept and is essentially a Platonist viewpoint. The paper relates that the other conception is that of Lakoff and Nunez who believe that infinity is an abstract metaphor whose use should be employed when it is useful, but which is not real.
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"In "Doing Business with the Devil", we are presented with an interesting intellectual dilemma that has a few things to do with our discussion of the infinite. At first glance (and even second and third glances) the puzzle seems nearly nonsensical. The words make sense, but the point is elusive. In the puzzle, an individual is dealing with the Devil in a situation with an infinite number of one-dollar bills, which the Devil just happens to collect."
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Samuel Daniel's "Delia", 2002.
Discusses audience and imagery in Samuel Daniel's 'Sonnet III' from "Delia" and argues against C.S. Lewis who dismisses Daniel's work.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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C.S. Lewis, in "English Literature in the Sixteenth Century", dismissed Daniel's "Delia" on the grounds that: "It offers no ideas, no psychology, and of course no story: it is simply a masterpiece of phrasing and melody" (Lewis 491). Samuel Daniel's sonnet sequence, "Delia" (1592), is undeniably remarkable for its phrasing and melody. However, one can take issue with Lewis' depiction of Daniel's achievement. This essay will argue that, contrary to Lewis' statement, Daniel's "Delia" reveals a complex level of interlocking patterns of thematic ideas and imagery. One cannot assert broad generalizations about a poet's entire work, much less the poetic production of an entire era, from the textual analysis of a single work. Includes annotated bibliography.
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Marlowe's versus Goethe's "Faust", 2007.
This paper contrasts Christopher Marlowe's "Tragical History of Doctor Faust" and Johann von Goethe's "Faust".
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explores the story structure, the role of Gretchen and theological presuppositions in Marlowe's play "Tragical History of Doctor Faust" and Goethe's play "Faust", separated by approximately two hundred years and by two different languages and cultures, English and German. The author points out that, while both Marlowe's and Goethe's plays are tragedies, Goethe's ends on an optimistic note. The paper relates that Goethe's play is a longer and more complex work with many more episodes of varied style. The author states that the Gretchen episode, which is prominent in Goethe's "Faust", is not found at all in Marlowe's play. The paper concludes that, what to Marlowe was basically a foreign story, which he imported for his own ends, was to Goethe a part of his own nation's cultural tradition and was more familiar to people as a folk tale.
Table of Contents:
Summary
Structure
Gretchen
Theology
Discussion
Structure
Gretchen
Theology
Conclusion
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"The Gretchen (Margarete) episode is a very prominent and well-known one in Goethe's Faust but is not found at all in Marlowe's play. In the last part of Part I, the role of Gretchen comes to the forefront of the story, even putting Faust himself into the background for a while. Despite her tragic, Ophelia-like demise, the voice from above which proclaims her redemption at the very end of Part I ends that part of the poem on a highly optimistic note, and foreshadows Faust's own redemption at the end of Part II."
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The Clay Bill, 2007.
This paper presents the arguments of Daniel Webster and Calhoun on the "Compromise of 1850."
828 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper discusses the 1850 Henry Clay laws that were later known as the Clay Bill or "Compromise of 1850." Henry Clay's proposition prompted much controversy, but was ultimately passed via two separate measures in Congress. The paper explains that Webster promoted passage of the Compromise of 1850 because he viewed unification of the north and south as the most important political issue for consideration. The paper examines how Calhoun approached the Compromise as an opportunity to discuss the evils of the power hungry north. The paper reveals that while at first glance it may seem that the Compromise of 1850 supported more free states and the abolition of slavery, in fact it made life more difficult for fugitive slaves.
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Introduction
Analysis of Text
Conclusions
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"Daniel Webster promoted passage of the Compromise of 1950 through his speech, which highlighted the importance of creating a solidarity among people living in the north and the south. Webster's primary argument included the position that since the time of the Constitution much change had occurred within the states. Webster suggests that the North and South were once in agreement that slavery was at best an "immoral and an evil practice", and that such practice could only be considered "inhuman and cruel.""
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"The Book of Daniel", 2002.
Explains how author E.L. Doctorow uses events from history to write his novel, "The Book of Daniel".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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E.L. Doctorow has always been a writer who juxtaposes fictional events with historical ones. "The Book of Daniel" is no exception. While the character of Daniel is fictional, the events depicted--a thinly disguised version of the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg trial, the communist scare fanned by Senator McCarthy, the Viet Nam War--are all rooted in history. Daniel's journey then is both historical and personal, ricocheting between the past and the present as he attempts to find meaning in the events of his own life and those of his culture. "The Book of Daniel" is like its Biblical counterpart, part lamentation and part exhortation. History is a catalogue of a "time of trouble" in which some figures of the past will awake to 'everlasting contempt' while others turn to righteousness. Daniel struggles with both, an inherited past and an uncertain future. In the end, however, he finds his way.
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"Faust", 2001.
This paper analyzes the main characters in Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus", and Goethe's "Faust".
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper looks at one of most powerful secular myths of early modern times, as rendered by Christopher Marlowe in his play ?Doctor Faustus,? and later in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?s great epic poem/play ?Faust?: the relationship between man and the devil. This essay analyzes the relationship between man, will, knowledge, God, the role of the Church, and the devil.
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"The setting of the play in Wittenberg is similarly ambiguous. Wittenberg was the city in which Martin Luther nailed his condemnation of the church for its practice of selling indulgences, among other things. By buying and selling indulgences, Luther alleged, the church was implicitly condoning the practice that one could buy and sell one?s way to heaven. Faustus attempts to buy and sell his way to hell. Does this mean that Marlowe is suggesting that Lutheranism and Protestantism are corrupt? After all, Protestantism, in contrast to Catholicism, was supposed to be a religion ?of the book? rather than the institutions of the church."
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The Book of Daniel: An All-powerful God, 2006.
This paper offers an analysis of the book of Daniel and highlights the presence of an Almighty God.
1,674 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper examines the book of Daniel, and explains how the Lord's power is exhibited as He gives awesome insight into the future, protects His followers in fatal situations, and illustrates the end of time. The paper discusses the basic storyline and describes the various miracles and events witnessed and lived through by Daniel and his friends. The paper concludes that the book of Daniel offers insight to questions of omnipotence and the final judgment. The author adds that in his /her opinion, it is easier to believe in a higher being than existing on earth questioning life and its purpose.
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"The definition for all-powerful is possessing unlimited authority or power. Other words used to define all-powerful include: omnipotent, invincible, supreme, and almighty. The Lord of the Jewish and Christian faith uses these words in reference to their God. The Hebrew Bible contains writings of a prophet during the Babylonian exile. "The God of Daniel is the omnipotent Lord who controls history, setting up and removing earthly rulers and empires, but also rescuing his people from the power of those kings and teaching them the limits of their sovereignty. (Davies 565)" In the book of Daniel, the Lord's power is exhibited as he gives awesome insight into the future (via visions/interpretations), protects his followers in fatal situations, and illustrates the end of time."
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The Devil and the Human Soul, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the folk tale "The Devil's Bridge" with Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus."
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper addresses the story of "The Devil's Bridge", an old English folk tale where the Devil accepts and loses the soul of a good man in exchange for the construction of a stone bridge. The story of "The Devil's Bridge" is contrasted against Marlow's work "Dr. Faustus."
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"Delia" by Samuel Daniel, 2001.
This paper discusses the importance of Samuel Daniel?s "Delia" through its structure and the creation of the modern sonnet.
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses the importance of Samuel Daniel?s "Delia" through its structure and the creation of the modern sonnet. The author explores Daniel's influences including Sir Philip Sidney and Shakespeare, and his use of the Petrarchan writing mechanisms. Further this paper examines the significance of the sonnet to the English Renaissance and European poetry.
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"Samuel Daniel?s Delia presents to the modern reader a nearly perfect mechanism through which to contemplate the structure of the sonnet in English as it first came to be incorporated into the common practice of this language. His use of Petrarchan forms and metrical traditions demonstrates that the sonnet when it first entered into wide use in the Renaissance was indeed a direct carry-over from the Italian, a mimicking by English writers of the Italianate structure of neoclassicism, a harkening back to Rome and so to Athens."
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Daniel?s Vision, 2004.
An analysis of Prophet Daniel's vision of 70 weeks.
1,511 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the Prophet Daniel?s vision of 70 Weeks through interpretations, theories, views, and fulfillments, including the references to Christ and the tribulations that were experienced. With all of the critical prophecies credited to him, the paper provides insights into who Daniel was and why he felt he needed to share his wisdom. The concern for historians regarding Daniel?s work revolves around the fact that there are numerous problems confirming or even explaining some of the prophetical meanings of his passages.
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"The name Daniel in Hebrew means God is my Judge. Daniel was one of the most important of the prophets from the Old Testament. But his prophecies also carried over into the New Testament since much of the prophecy done by Daniel correspond with the apostle John and his work in the Book of Revelation. Daniel?s acclaim and importance to the ancient Christian movement can be demonstrated by the fact that Jesus specifically referred to events from the Book of Daniel that were expected to happen prior to His return. Modern day religious scholars believe that Daniel was born a noble and maybe even an actual member of the royal family of Judah. ?Daniel thereafter held a very high position in the government for about 70 years, the actual ruler of what is modern-day Iraq, right until his famous "handwriting on the wall" interpretation on the night before the fall of the Babylonian kingdom to Darius the Mede (Daniel 5:1-29).? (KeyWay, 2004)"
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Infinity and the Devil's Puzzle, 2005.
This paper discusses the idea of the 'Doing Business with the Devil' puzzle and looks at the concept of infinity.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The 'Doing Business with the Devil' puzzle presents us with a situation in which there are a finite number of one-dollar bills, and the writer is doing business with the Devil, who in this scenario is an avid bill collector. The Devil wants to buy the writer's one-dollar bill with the serial number of 001, and invites the writer to name the price. Some time later he returns and makes a similar offer for the 002 bill. A shorter time later he returns and wants the 003 bill.
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"The "Doing Business with the Devil" puzzle presents us with a situation in which there are a finite number of one-dollar bills, and I am doing business with the Devil, who in this scenario is an avid bill collector. The Devil wants to buy my one-dollar bill with the serial number of 001, and invites me to name my price. Some time later he returns and makes me a similar offer for the 002 bill. A shorter time later he returns and wants the 003 bill. This continues indefinitely, while I attempt to amass a fortune."
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Mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, 2005.
This paper discusses the life and achievements of mathematician Daniel Bernoulli.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that Daniel Bernoulli used his analytical skills across a broad range of scientific disciplines including probability, hydrodynamics, the flow of blood and blood pressure and Riccati's differential equations. The author points out that Daniel Bernoulli improved mathematical physics with his recognition of many of Newton's theories and his utilization of the more powerful calculus of Leibniz. The paper relates that Bernoulli's mathematical explanation of the behavior of gas led to Boyle's law.
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Introduction
Bernoulli's Contributions to Mathematics
Effect of Bernoulli's Work on Today's World
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"Aerodynamics is a subdivision of fluid mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids, and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids. Some of the examples of aerodynamic actions are: the movement of an aircraft through the air, the wind forces applied on a structure and the working of a windmill. Daniel Bernoulli's principle is the main law dictating the motion of fluids, which links an increase in flow velocity to a decrease in pressure. For instance, for the same quantity of air at the entry to the venturi tube below to flow through the restriction in the middle, the air must accelerate."
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