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"Dr. Strangelove", 2007.
An analysis of the historical background of Stanley Kubrick's film, "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb."
2,552 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper analyzes Stanley Kubrick's film "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb." The paper sets up the historical background of the period the movie is based upon and then goes on to analyze the movie through this historical lens. The paper describes Kubrick's film as not only resonating with comedic value, but also with a sardonic and terrifying view which examines the political and ethical debates of the atomic age.
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"The Cold War developed after the end of World War II and represents one of the more tense times in American history. This time period ranging technically from 1946 to 1991 was marked by suspicion, distrust, paranoia, and most importantly misunderstanding between the two major superpowers, the US and the USSR. In Stanley Kubrick's film, "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," shots are taken at point blank range against these attitudes toward the evil communist Russkies. Kubrick's view of this period in American history is portrayed through his film as one of cartoon-like political leaders acting out testosterone induced paranoid madness thereby ending the world via nuclear holocaust. Kubrick's film not only resonates with comedic value but also with a sardonic and terrifying view which examines the political and ethical debates of the atomic age along with the fears that allowed the continuation of the Cold War in a time where MAD (mutually assured destruction) was still on the policy books of both superpowers."
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"Dr. Strangelove" and the Cold War in America, 2005.
This paper examines and compares some of the themes in Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" and compares them with real-life events during the Cold War.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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Stanley Kubrick uses satire to provide a very different view of the Cold War. This paper shows Kubrick's overall critique of the Cold War and how some events in the movie are related to the events of the time. Also uses examples from the movie and other authors.
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"The Cold War developed after World War II between the United States, with their allies, and the Soviet Union. It was a very tense time in American history marked by suspicion, distrust, paranoia, and most importantly misunderstanding. In Stanley Kubrick?s film, ?Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?, he takes shots at all of these different attitudes toward the Cold War. Kubrick?s mind developed a very different view of this time in American history, one of sarcasm and ridiculous characters, but his film will go down as one of the first of its kind."
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The Satire of Coppola, 2001.
This paper compares the methods of satirizing war and the military used in "Apocalypse Now", "Catch-22", and "Dr. Strangelove", with "Apocalypse Now" as the primary text.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how Francis Coppola?s movie, "Apocalypse Now", satirizes war and the military. The author focuses on comparing how the satire in "Apocalypse Now" is serious in nature, and thus more deeply impacting than humorous satires such as "Catch-22" and "Dr. Strangelove" both of which are quoted and compared in the paper.
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?Apocalypse Now uses its main plotline to exhibit the hypocrisies present in the United States Military. Willard?s mission to kill Colonel Kurtz for murder is a perfect example. Willard comments on the charge against Kurtz by saying that, ?Charging a man for murder in this place is like handing out speeding tickets at the Indy 500.? (Copolla) When Willard narrates this line, the audience is forced to open their eyes to the ridiculously immoral reality of his task.?
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Power Struggles in Literature and on Screen, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the power struggles that are depicted in William Shakespeare's play "Antony and Cleopatra", William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" and the movie "Dr Strangelove".
2,283 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines how William Shakespeare creates the tension between the ideal and the pragmatic in his play "Antony and Cleopatra", but ultimately approves of Antony and Cleopatra's imaginative power over Caesar's practical but corrupted political power. In comparison, it looks at how "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding questions the power of civilisation and altruism in the face of barbarity while the movie "Dr Strangelove", directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a product of its context and depicts the horror of the destructive nature of man, as a result of the power plays that are happening between the most "powerful" men in the world.
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"The Lord of the Flies (1954) by William Golding is an allegory on true human nature. The text questions the power of civilisation and altruism in the face of barbarity. Golding transforms the novel The Coral Island (1857) by R.M. Ballantyne, changing the optimism in civilized values of English society displayed in the novel, to questioning the ability of civilizations to cope with barbaric impulses, emphasizing this transformation in theme by direct reference to the novel: "Jolly good show. Like the Coral Island", stated by the officer at the end. To create this powerplay between civility and barbarism, Golding symbolizes the respective traits in Ralph and Jack, both characters take from The Coral Island with the same names. Ralph symbolizes the power of civility, democracy and order while Jack symbolizes the power of anarchy, savagery and innate evil."
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer's "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", 2006.
A summary and review of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book about sex and gender.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper briefly summarizes and positively reviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", explaining that the book, while quite humorous at times, also unveils several fallacies about sex, explains the differences in the sexual drives in men and women, explains why the sexual drives differ, and offers suggestions on how individuals can improve their sex lives.
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"In the next few chapters, Dr. Ruth discusses sexual fantasies, and honeymoons. Dr. Ruth believes fantasies are good, and healthy, allow for a person's mind to escape during sex, and helps individuals to relax and enjoy themselves. She then discusses honeymoons, but curiously, only honeymoons for those who are still virgins. She claims there are a good deal of married couples who are virgins when they get married, but it seems more likely, that there are a greater number of non-virgins. However, the chapter is helpful, for both virgins and non-virgins. She discusses the expectancies and problems with new relationships. The man may be overly excited, and the woman may have difficulty getting excited. She suggests patience and understanding from both sides, and reminds the reader, that sex does not have to hurt. Then in a humorous, but also shameless plug of her book, Dr. Ruth suggests giving, Dr. Ruths Guide for Married Lovers, to a newly married couple as the perfect wedding gift."
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Modernism in Films of 1960s, 1997.
Examines modernist philosophy & devices & their application in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", "Dr. Strangelove" & "Midnight Cowboy".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Modernism is a term applied retroactively to certain literary and artistic trends at the beginning of the twentieth century. Certain modernist characteristics can be discerned in post-1960 culture. Contemporary culture seems less to have gone on to new concerns and issues than it seems to have institutionalized certain modernist characteristics as if they had meaning in their own right. In a sense, though, they are used to avoid meaning altogether or to give the illusion of meaning where there is none. The disjointed time sense, the flight from the conventions of realism, and the adoption of complex new forms and styles in the modernist period were undertaken to provide new meaning, to illuminate the world in a different way, and to show different relationships within the observed world. Aspects of the trend can be discerned in three.."
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Dr. Death, 2004.
A discussion about Dr Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, who helped several patients to die through physician-assisted suicide.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the moral and ethical issues of physician-assisted suicide by examining the case of Dr. Kevorkian. It discusses whether his acts were criminal or moral and whether the entire issue of euthanasia should be allowed in the medical profession.
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"Dr Kevorkian is known as Dr. Death. (Vonnegut, 1999) This benevolent, unassuming medic made it his lifelong ambition to allow those suffering from terminal disease to die with dignity. Dr. Kevorkian's role was limited to a point; the afflicted person administered the drugs themselves. But then in a demonstration of brazenness, on National TV, Dr. Kevorkian administered the drug to a patient himself. Dr. Death was convicted of first-degree murder and is now confined to a life sentences in a prison in Michigan."
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Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus", 2002.
Analysis of the character of Dr. Faustus in Chrisopher Marlowe's play "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" and its theme of damnation.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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Pride, anger, avarice, gluttony, sloth, lust, and envy all manifest themselves in Dr. Faustus throughout the play. Not only do they manifest themselves within the psychological understanding of the play, but the seven deadly sins also appear as characters in the plot. Through his use of the seven deadly sins, then, Marlowe is demonstrating the path to damnation in relation to the developing Christian theology of his day.
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Dr. Kevorkian, 2004.
An analysis of the life and family heritage of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, otherwise known as Dr. Death.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the rise and fall of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and traces it primarily to two factors: His familial heritage and the condition of being the child of a Holocaust survivor. The paper explores the family issue that combined medicine, a family profession in which Kevorkian was interested, as well as a macabre genre of medicine. The paper examines the psychology of Holocaust survivor children, explaining that this also presents a template on which Kevorkian could construct a helping role that nonetheless offered opportunities to indulge his narcissism.
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"Dr. Jack Kevorkian, also called Dr. Death in the popular press, has lived a life outside the normal bounds of society. Some might call him a hero; others might call him a psychopath. The truth is, of course, that a variety of factors shaped his actions, none of which automatically lead to heroics or psychopathology. In looking at the circumstances of Dr. Kevorkian's early life and family heritage, however, it is not difficult to understand how he embarked on his quest to change the way America looks at and deals with death, particularly death chosen by an individual for himself or herself."
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Deconstructing Dr. Laura Schlessinger, 2002.
Analysis of the media attention Dr. Lauara Schlessinger receives and the controversy it generates, and discussion of her views on homosexuality.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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The following is an essay and analysis of the media attention which surrounds Dr. Laura Schlessinger . Examined first, is the news coverage which she has been receiving, and in turn, why it is controversial. Second, the focus of this discussion is turned toward the goal and aim of 'deconstructing' Dr. Laura Schlessinger . To this end, a number of secondary sources are raised and analyzed toward the end of understanding where this 'perspective' comes from, and in turn, some of the more glaring limitations of her position on homosexuality. This paper argues that this is a form of prejudice which is not substantiated by 'science', and conversely, this paper demonstrates that, in contrast to Canada's inching progress in terms of politically acknowledging same sex relations, Dr. Laura Schlessinger represents a regressive rather than a forward thinking or progressive means of thinking - that is, within a 'liberal' or 'egalitarian' framework.
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"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", 2002.
Outlines the case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a cautionary tale.
1,687 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper provides a synopsis and analysis of the classic horror story, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". The paper suggests that the main theme throughout the story is that of fear and that this theme manifests itself in the character of Dr. Jekyll. The paper focuses on the different facets of Dr. Jekyll's fear and concludes with a short discussion on what may be learned from reading the story.
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"Novels or films often have several themes running simultaneously together, and authors or directors often highlight more than one theme so that they can portray a maximum amount of their thoughts to the reader. There are certain writers who portray these themes in almost all their novels, and thus earn a reputation for using them. The introduction and use of a theme often depends on the experiences of these people and their ability to put these experiences into words. In putting some of these themes into words, addition of other themes is often unavoidable (Nabokov, pp184). In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde one may say that the main theme is that of fear, but along with it this there are others too. However, it is better to focus on the theme of fear because it seems to be the main one and the most important one in the character of Dr. Jekyll."
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Dr. Dobson vs. Erik Erikson, 2000.
A comparison of the beliefs and ideas as presented by Dr. James Dobson and Erik Erikson.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses how Dr. James Dobson and Psychologist Erik Erikson both have interesting views concerning the states that a child goes through and the discipline needed to successfully endure each one. It looks at how Dr. Dobson's views mostly concern disciplining your child. In comparison, it examines how Erik Erikson, doesn't stress this in child development and how it is evident that the stages described by him coincide with the amount and type of discipline suggested by Dr. Dobson. The first five stages of his psychosocial stages of development are between birth and nineteen years, roughly the childhood and adolescent years that will need the most discipline by the parents.
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Stage One: Trust versus Mistrust
Stage Two: Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
Stage Three: Initiative versus Guilt
Stage Four: Industry versus Inferiority
Stage Five: Identity versus Role Confusion
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"Dr. James Dobson and Psychologist Erik Erikson both have interesting views concerning the sates that a child goes through and the discipline needed to successfully endure each one. Dr. Dobson's views mostly concern disciplining your child. Although another psychologist, Erik Erikson, doesn't stress this in child development, it is evident that the stages described by him coincide with the amount and type of discipline suggested by Dr. Dobson. The first five stages of his Psychosocial Stages of Development are between birth and nineteen years, roughly the childhood and adolescent years that will need the most discipline by the parents."
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The Leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2000.
A discussion of the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the obstacles he faced.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 14 sources, $ 50.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also included, is a discussion of the obstacles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. faced while diagnosing civil rights issues and implementing leadership strategies in the 1960s. The researcher also examines leadership in modern organizations juxtaposed with the Dr. Martin Luther King's leadership.
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Dr. Ossian Sweet, 2007.
This paper provides an opening statement for the defendant in the case of Dr. Ossian Sweet.
909 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer provides an opening statement in defense of the actions of African-American Dr. Ossian Sweet. The writer explains that Dr. Sweet, a law-abiding citizen, was faced with open hostility from members of racist organizations like the Klu Klux Klan, who barraged the Sweet family with threats almost as soon as the family arrived in Detroit. The writer describes how throngs of hostile Whites mobbed his house one night, throwing stones. The writer raises the issue of self defense and notes that we live in a divided world, in a divided city where many people fear losing their jobs and thus perhaps are more apt to fear people who are different. The writer concludes by asking the jury to honor their duties to the law and to simple humanity, and to imagine themselves in Dr. Sweet's shoes.
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"Sweet was the grandson of lawbreakers--yes, run-away slaves, people for whom it was criminal to be free, people to whom this land should bow down and apologize for deferring the dream of freedom for yet another generation. Like his parents, Ossian Sweet believed that if only he worked hard, the American dream of success might be his, and that he might live free and proud, safe and secure in his own home. What more could any father want?"
"Sweet left the hated South, a Florida of lynchings and Jim Crow, and fled northward, as so many African-American have done, in search of greater opportunities. He dreamed and achieved the ultimate American dream of home ownership. But cruelly, in the Promised Land of the North, right here, in Detroit, he found only violence. Members of racist organizations like the Klu Klux Klan barraged the Sweet family with threats almost as soon as the family arrived."
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The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2003.
An examination of the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the American consciousness.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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To determine Dr. King's contributions and the source of this legacy, this paper provides an overview of this black leader and the Civil Rights Movement, the Civil Right Act of 1964, and Dr. King's receipt of the Nobel Prize, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Today, the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the American consciousness remains profound, and his legacy can be viewed in terms of just how far the Civil Rights Movement in the United States has progressed. A wide range of important laws and institutional practices have been changed as a direct result of Dr. King's efforts, but perhaps his most important contribution was in galvanizing national attention on the inherent inequalities that existed at the time by virtue of segregation and violent racism. Dr. King's ultimate impact on U.S. history continues to be weighed, but it is likely that no one would disagree that the social and legislative events that he helped to set in motion will have profound historical significance, and only future generations of Americans will be able to gauge the extent to which this great American helped to realize the American dream for all."
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