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"The Diary of Jack the Ripper", 2001.
The following essay is an account of the court's case against James Maybrick, or as the world came to know him, Jack the Ripper.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses evidence and details of the court trial against James Maybrick. The author draws particular attention to the "The Diary of Jack the Ripper", a diary that reveals to the world the identity, motive and method of the infamous killer known as Jack the Ripper.
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?The crowded courtroom fell silent as the attorney for the defense approached the panel of jurors and prepared to deliver his closing argument. The hushed silence seemed to hang suspended in the heavy atmosphere of anticipation as he reached the front of the courtroom and turned to face the jurors. The tension in the air intensified as he paused momentarily to gather his thoughts before delivering the final climatic words that would mark both his final plea for a verdict of innocent and the end of a long and somewhat bizarre trial. The verdict of innocent for which he argued would not determine the fate of the defendant, for James Maybrick had gone to his grave over a century before the evidence identifying him as London's elusive East End killer known as Jack the Ripper came to light.?
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Jack the Ripper, 2007.
This paper describes the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper.
4,252 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper explores the story of Jack the Ripper. This includes a summary about who Jack the Ripper may have been, and the motives behind his crimes. First, the writer presents a brief summary of Jack the Ripper's victims. Then, it examines research and evidence that exists as it relates to the murders. Also considered are the reasons why Jack-the-Ripper has never been identified.
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Where the Name Came From
The Women that were Killed
Motive and Evidence
Who was "Jack the Ripper?" The Suspects
Conclusion
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"There has long been a great deal of speculation about the motive behind these acts. The book The Complete History of Jack the Ripper asserts that the contemporaries of this killer had a difficult time understanding the motive behind such heinous crimes. Some have speculated that the killer was influenced by the occult (Sugden). The author asserts that other contemporaries believed that the murder was somehow influenced by the stresses of the modern age (Sugden). The author also explains that there was a belief that if the killer was caught he should be studied, so that officials could garner a greater understanding of what caused him to commit these murders (Sugden). The author explains "can we not, before handing him over to the executioner or the authorities and Broadmoor, make a really decent effort to discover his antecedents, and his parentage, to trace back every step f his career, every hereditary instinct, every acquired taste, every moral slip, every mental idiosyncrasy (Sugden).""
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Jack the Ripper, 2002.
A brief account of the story of Jack the Ripper.
1,204 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a detailed psychological examination of the story of Jack the Ripper. The actions of Jack the Ripper would pale in comparison to some of the more modern serial killers but the tale of Jack the Ripper lives on as one of the most historical cases the world has experienced. The writer delves into why this is true as well as the psychological aspects of the case.
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"One of the most compelling issues in the case of Jack the ripper from 1888 is the fact that it has never been solved. The person who committed the murders of five prostitutes vanished as easily as he killed, without a trace. One of the reasons that the case became as famous as it did and still holds the fascination of so many legal experts is because it was one of the first modern cases of serial killing. There had been murders in the past, where domestic squabbles ended in violence or because the involved parties felt they had been wronged by the victim, but serial killers were not a common occurrence."
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Jack the Ripper, 2005.
An analysis of the investigation around the Jack the Ripper case.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper examines the criminal investigation of Jack the Ripper. It is necessary to examine the conduct of Scotland Yard as it pursued this case, for doing so will reveal the challenges the investigators faced and establish the reasons why they failed to identify and arrest him. The paper shows that the issues involved have been mired in controversy for more than a century, for there has been speculation that Scotland Yard discovered the identity of Jack the Ripper, concealed who he was, and didn't apprehend him because of political pressure from people in the government or the royal family.
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"In focusing on the criminal investigation of Jack the Ripper, it is necessary to examine the conduct of Scotland Yard as it pursued this case, for doing so will reveal the challenges the investigators faced."
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"Jack the Ripper", 2007.
A discussion on how the psychoanalytic theory and social disorganization principles contributed to understanding "Jack the Ripper's" killing spree.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the circumstances and identity of the killer dubbed "Jack the Ripper." The paper examines possible theoretical frameworks within which we can gain insight to the true motives and circumstances of the event. It specifically discusses the psychoanalytic theory and the social disorganization principles and how they contributed to understanding "Jack the Ripper's" killing spree.
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"The East End London killing spree of 1888 has become infamous in popular culture and history. An unknown serial killer, known to this day only as "Jack the Ripper" engaged in a series of grisly murders. His profile was that of a serial killer, with a specific victim--East End prostitutes. The historical events concerning Jack the Ripper and his murders have been overshadowed by the enormous public fascination with the case, particularly its unresolved status. To this day, no one knows who Jack the Ripper was, but the search for and debate over his identity has given rise to an entire branch of criminal justice research known as "Ripperology." The actual identity of the murderer will likely never be known. All that exists are facts about the victims and the crimes themselves, all else is conjecture. Using the known facts of the case and the little that is certain about the killer, motives can be easily extrapolated. Jack the Ripper's brutal and misogynistic killings were driven by behaviors that can be explained by psychological theories, particularly Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory; while the social disorganization theory explains how the social conditions of London's East End at the time provided an atmosphere where his motives could be carried out."
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"Jack the Ripper", 2003.
a comparison of the film "From Hell" with the documentary on Jack the Ripper.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper compares the film "From Hell" to documentary evidence of the infamous Jack the Ripper case. It cites differences in the film version of killing prostitutes to the real-life evidence. The author compares and contrasts the film and documentary evidence as to the anatomical knowledge of the killer.
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"What can be said about the presentation of the personalities of the prostitutes in "From Hell" is that the narrative constructs a species of friendship among them. They come together for example to help Ann Crook's baby in proto-feminist solidarity about ..."
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The Mystery of Jack the Ripper, 2001.
Describes the mystery of Jack the Ripper and his victims.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper is a step by step account of the murders committed by Jack the Ripper in the late 1800s. The author takes us through each one chronologically including a detailed look at the most cruel and ruthless murder, the fifth and final one.
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"Jack the Ripper terrorized the East End of London with his heinous acts of senseless violence in the Nineteenth century. The perpetrator who committed these malicious murders in which the victim?s body was viciously mutilated is under speculation. By analyzing each murder, acknowledging the characteristics of the murderer, and providing a scenario, which links Prince Eddy to the murders, it establishes that he is a likely suspect to be Jack the Ripper."
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Jack the Ripper, 2002.
An overview of the story and history behind the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the Jack the Ripper and the murders he committed over a century ago. Some of the media frenzy that occurred during the time in question is also discussed. The latest suspect to commit these crimes is examined with proof.
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Jack the Ripper and His Effect on London, 2002.
Looking at the crimes committed by Jack the Ripper and how this tormented the citizens of London in the 19th century.
2,510 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper goes into great detail describing the different murders committed by Jack the Ripper in the Whitechapel district of London between August and November of 1888. It discusses the cruel methods he used to kill his victims and how he used to taunt the police by leaving notes about the crime. It discusses how the fact that he was never caught by police, tormented the citizens of London for many years after the crimes stopped.
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"Few other criminals have ever gained the notoriety that Jack the Ripper had. Not only did he become famous as one of the most dangerous and elusive murderers that London had ever seen, but he affected the way the people of London lived their lives for quite some time. When Jack the Ripper had extended his reign to a period of time that became uncomfortable, the British crown and the Parliament stepped in to find Jack the Ripper and to stop his killings. Who he was and why he did the things he did were very important concerns for Parliament, as was the effect that his killings had on the women of London. Many people became distrustful of strangers, and the fear instilled in the hearts of the London townspeople remained there for a very long time. Unfortunately, Jack the Ripper was not someone who was easily captured, and although he to haunt to the police and left them notes, he was never captured. The case remains unsolved, and it has become fodder for many books and movies (Barbee, 2003)."
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The James Maybrick Diary, 2002.
An analysis of the forensic evidence collected on the James Maybrick diary.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This essay examines forensic evidence gathered about the James Maybrick diary, and establishes that the empirical evidence available does not support any claims of authenticity. The diary is a fake, and there is no proof that James Maybrick was "Jack the Ripper."
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The Diary of Anne Frank, 2008.
An analysis of the changes in Anne Frank's voice and tone throughout her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl."
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper analyzes the autobiographical diary of Anne Frank, entitled, "The Diary of a Young Girl." The paper specifically focuses on Anne Frank's voice and her tone throughout the diary. It looks at the way that her style changed over the course of the time that she was writing in her diary. The paper discusses the significance of these changes in voice and tone and how they correspond to what was happening in the world at the time.
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"Significantly Anne's fifteenth birthday is only two months away from her last letter to Kitty, to her people, to the world. Anne went the path of the righteous, the path of self improvement, growth, faith:" People who have religion should be glad, for not everyone has the gift of believing in heavenly things... It isn't the fear of G-d but the upholding of one's own honour and conscience."
"If you visit Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam, just listen and you will hear her laughter, her whisper, her joy of first love. You will hear the Gestapo stepping with their heavy dirty boots into a pure sweet life. A "Little bundle of contradictions" , who did so well in perfecting her traits, and returned her pure soul to her Creator."
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The Diary Entries of William Byrd, 2006.
An examination of the secret diary of William Byrd, one of America's earliest writers.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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"There can be little question that William Byrd was one of America earliest writers and in later generations one of its most controversial. The following paper examines the secret diary of William Byrd of Westover as it was written in the period 1709-12. Specifically, the paper examines the text in light of his own situation during these years--he was still a relatively young man at the time--as well as what factors might have prompted him to write as he did. Beyond that, the paper briefly catalogues the major themes of Byrd's diary, the literary style employed and a key issue raised by the diary entries. In the end, it is fair to conclude that Byrd's writings are a window into the attitudes informing the actions of eighteenth century country gentlemen.
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Lady Murasaki's "Court Diary", 2005.
This paper reviews Lady Murasaki's "Court Diary", a lady in waiting in the court of the Japanese court from 1007 to 1010 A.D., which discusses the social and cultural influence of Confucianism and Buddhism on ancient Japan.
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This paper explains that Lady Murasaki wrote her "Court Diary during the period in which Bushido was a code and way of life for Samurai men and was influenced by Zen and Confucianism. The author points out that in Lady Murasaki's "Court Diary", it is obvious that Buddhism and Buddhist metaphysics are very much a part of Japanese court life; however, what is not so obvious is that Chinese Confucianism also had become part of 10th century Japan's Imperial court. The paper relates that the notion of impermanence is an extremely salient characteristic throughout the Diary; she writes that all things are ephemeral, reflecting on the aesthetics of the period, which were based on the beauty of impermanence.
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"Confucianism influenced the Chinese attitude toward life, set the patterns of living and standards of social value, and provided the background for Chinese political theories and institutions. It eventually spread from China to Korea, from Korea to Japan where it was first brought to around the fifth century. Confucius had a great impact on the Japanese civilization. His teachings relating to ethics, honor, social responsibility, familial obligations, ancestor worship, and observation of rites and historical precedence provide the glue that gives the Japanese civilization continuity and durability."
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Samuel Pepys? "Diary", 2002.
A review of Samuel Pepys? "Diary" .
1,496 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes Samuel Pepys? "Diary" and shows how we can learn a great deal about the author himself and even more about the times in which he lived. It provides a biography of Pepys' life from his humble background to becoming a member of Parliament and an insight into life in 17th century London especially during the Great Fire of London in 1666. It discusses how, although the diary gives a marvelous window into the 17th century, it is also a marvelous window into the 21st century as well, for Pepys?s observations about human nature and the ways in which cities have their own life remain strikingly trenchant in today?s world as well. Pepys was writing at the beginning of the modern age, that time in which the same kind of examination of the self that we believe to be essential today, was coming into vogue and he still provides for us an excellent example of how to go about creating that examined life that is the only one worth living.
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"Even though this diary was meant to be a private one, we can interpret it as an exemplar not only of Pepys?s own style and experiences, but as an exemplar of the literary trends and modes of his era. The self-consciousness that he exhibits, his ability to step back and view with a great deal of objectivity himself and his world, were emerging as tropes within the novel as well as the dairy of his time as the conventions of the modern novel were just then being developed. Indeed, the self-referentialty of this kind of diary would become a mark of much of the finest literature that would be written over the next century."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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