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Fictional Characters and the American Dream, 2005.
An analysis of the main characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald?s "The Great Gatsby" and Ernest Hemingway?s "The Sun Also Rises".
1,283 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper describes how Jay Gatsby, from the novel "The Great Gatsby," and Jake Barnes, from the novel "The Sun Also Rises," are both influenced by societal messages about success, manhood, and love. The paper demonstrates how both men witness the American Dream falling apart and are profoundly affected by their experiences.
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"Jay Gatsby is a man that is influenced by the lavish lifestyle of the 1920s. In The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is a man that loses his way despite his good intentions. Gatsby is mesmerized and completely taken with the era of the 1920s. He is surrounded by the lush living that Tom and Daisy Buchanon live and he wants to live that kind of life, too. Robert Spiller notes that Jay?s ?deft and delicate tale? (Spiller 1299) story captures the illusion of an entire age. In many ways, we can admire Gatsby because he is driven to succeed. Gatsby was so driven to success that he would earn money any way possible. We know that the influence of wealth hit Gatsby at an early when Nick writes, that Gatsby beheld an image of himself that ?sprang forth from a Platonic conception of himself. He was a son of God . . . and he must be about His Father?s business, the service of a ?vast, vulgar, and meretricious beauty? (Fitzgerald 100). Gatsby even changed his name and reinvented himself as a ?Jay Gatsby that a seventeen year-old boy would likely invent, and to this conception he was faithful to the end? (100). These statements illustrate how Gatsby?s obsession with money began very early in his life and was a major source of his inspiration."
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Two Fictional Characters, 2002.
This paper compares ?Lisa Simpson", the cartoon character from the popular television show ?The Simpsons? and ?Scout Finch?, a girl in Harper Lee?s classic novel ?To Kill A Mockingbird?.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the characters of Lisa Simpson and Scout Finch. The author states that the key similarities are their strong personalities and their positive father-daughter relationship. The differences are the structures and personalities of the two families. The author feels that these differences are related to the way the characters are constructed and their overall roles in their respective creative compositions.
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"Among other surface commonalties, both are young girls of roughly similar ages. Both have older brothers, and sometimes get into conflicts with them. Additionally, both Lisa and Scout are very intelligent girls who are reluctant to accept the traditional female role. In terms of external environment, both characters live in relatively small towns (although Springfield, where Lisa lives, is larger) in which their personality in many respects is both influenced and defined by the other inhabitants."
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Handicapped Characters in Contemporary Fiction, 2007.
This paper studies the effect that a handicap has on the development of the disabled characters in contemporary fiction.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the development of the characters with handicaps in works of fiction is analyzed and attention is paid to how much these particular characters have been influenced by the disabilities that they have. Whether these characters have been affected in a positive or negative way is also a point of consideration. The writer notes that unfortunately, it appears that there has not been that much attention paid to handicapped or disabled characters within the realm of contemporary fiction, but there are more characters with disabilities than is first realized. The writer maintains that the idea that more handicaps and limitations are appearing in fiction today is actually very promising, because it shows that there is more recognition of the fact that these problems do exist within society and they should be recognized and addressed.
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"It does not appear that a study on this issue has been performed in the past, which is both good and bad, and is discussed within the confines of the methodology. Here, however, it is important to address the literature that is available and the information that it provides. From Tom Hanks' portrayal of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name to the wheelchair-bound policeman on Cartoon Network's animated show 'Family Guy,' handicapped people, with both mental and physical impairments, are showing up in various works of fiction. However, it is not just whether they appear that is important, but how they are portrayed and whether they evolve throughout the course of the fiction, or whether they simple remain the same types of background characters that they often are in the beginning."
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Handicapped Characters in Contemporary Fiction, 2007.
A research proposal for examining the effects of a handicap on character development in modern fiction.
1,751 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper presents a research proposal to show how handicapped characters are treated throughout fiction works. The proposed study will explore books, stories, television shows and movies, mostly those that are designed for children, over a certain time period. This is in order to determine the way that handicapped characters evolve, the way that they are treated and whether there are more handicapped characters today than there were previously.
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Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
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"Fictional characters have been around for hundreds of years, but very few of these characters have had any kind of noticeable handicap. It is necessary, therefore, to understand why this is the case and what it means for society, as well as to discuss the characters that are handicapped in order to determine information about them, their handicaps, and why they were chosen over others. The topic is relatively wide, and therefore it must be narrowed down somewhat. For purposes of this research proposal the examination of contemporary literature and handicapped characters will be limited to American literature in the late 20th century with specific emphasis on several books/authors."
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Assessing the American Spirit through Fiction and Non- Fiction, 2002.
Reviews both American non-fiction and American fiction works of art to support the notion that the American spirit is reflected in both types of literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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One of the most poignant quotes in American literature comes from Donald Briscoe, who stated that "To understand American Literature, it is necessary to examine both its fiction and its non- fiction because the key to the American Spirit can be found in both." This paper assesses Briscoe's quote through addressing two works of American fiction and two works of American non- fiction with the intent of proving how the spirit of the American people is reflected in both types of literature.
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Fiction vs. Non-fiction, 2002.
A discussion of reading comprehension and the differences in comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction reading.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 109.95
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The paper starts with a general discussion of reading comprehension and its importance for academic success. Factors involved in reading comprehension, such as phonological memory and word recognition, are examined, as well as other influential forces, such as time limitation and silent reading are outlined. Then the topic of comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction material is explored through a review of the relevant literature.
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"Literacy and reading comprehension are subjects that have been explored for decades. Through these explorations we have discovered that comprehension is an essential component in the ability of a person to succeed in academia and in life. Comprehension is defined as ?the act or action of grasping with the intellect?the capacity for understanding fully.?(The Dictionary) Comprehension is important because it allows us to gain knowledge of new concepts; without comprehension it would be impossible to learn anything.
"This discourse will present a literary review of the aforementioned topic so that we can understand comprehension and the effect of comprehension on academic success. The literature presented will seek to display this information in a manner that will inform and enlighten.
Reading comprehension covers a broad range of topics. For the purposes of this literary review we will seek to explain what comprehension is and the effect that fiction and nonfiction works have on comprehension. This review will use a wide range of sources including journals, digests and academic studies."
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How Mark Twain's Life Paralleled the Lives of his Characters, 1998.
A look at the parallels between Mark Twain's own life and that of his fictional characters, "Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".
1,347 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 45.95
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This paper takes a look at how Mark Twain's own life is portrayed in his stories "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".
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"There are many who view both Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as part of a childhood once lived by a man called Mark Twain because of all the similarities that they share. Twain, looking back to the time when he was growing up, describes himself as ?Tom Sawyer with a little touch of Huck,? proving that he did have in mind his early memories as he was writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The resemblance does not end there as he pulls characters, geographical features, lessons, and adventures from his times as a young kid. Both novels are intertwined with Mark Twain?s past as he recalls the best times of his life as a youth in the Mississippi River Valley area and steamboating up and down the river."
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Oppression Of Black Women, 2002.
Discusses the theme of oppression examplified by two fictional characters.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 63.95
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Discusses the theme of oppression examplified by two fictional characters. Pecola in Toni Morrison's THE BLUEST EYE, and Gwendolen in Buchi Emecheta's THE FAMILY. Analysis of the characters are violated and oppressed on three levels: socioeconomic, raciism, sexism. Rape of both characters. Male oppression of females. Different endings.
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"Pecola and Gwendolen, the protagonists in two novels, Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Buchi Emecheta's The Family (also known as Gwendolen), are characters violated and oppressed in various ways by men and by the society and institutions which uphold the patriarchy. As black females, Gwendolen and Pecola are doubly oppressed--first, as blacks, and second as females. In addition, they suffer the oppression of two cultures, black and white. Morrison and Emecheta focus on poor, black female characters, which means characters who suffer on the three levels of socioeconomics, racism, and sexism.
In The Bluest Eye, Morrison explores the theme of male oppression of females in the contexts of racism, capitalism, and a world run by and for white people, especially white people with power and property. Black people, especially poor black people ..."
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Literary and Dramatic Studies, 2005.
A character analysis of sixteen fictional literary characters and dramatic figures.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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In this paper, the character analysis of these sixteen dramatic and literary figures present a fictional account of how they would be seated and how they would interact at a dinner party. It looks at how the dinner is presented and how these fictional characters would most likely behave under the circumstances.
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"The aim of this literary study will be examine a fictional account of a formal dinner party with sixteen famous literary and dramatic figures. By examining these characters within the dinner party environment, one can realize how they compare and contrast each other in their dialogue and behaviors. In essence, the hero of the party would be Holden from the novel Catcher in the Rye, since he has such an in depth perspective on life and how people interact with one another during the night's festivities. The formal dinner will have a sixteen person seating arrangement that will suit the similar behaviors and mannerisms associated with each character."
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A Fictional Account of an Autistic Child's Mother, 1999.
A fictional account of a mother's struggle when her child is diagnosed with autism.
2,388 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 73.95
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"So today Michael is as happy as I?ve ever seen him. Perhaps happy is the wrong word. He?s definitely more contented. A lot of the tension seems to have left now that he can tell us what?s on his mind. I think he?s been able to resolve some of what was bothering him, some of what he was carrying around."
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Concepts of Loyalty, 2003.
Examines conflicting loyalties in fictional characters.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses common problems characters face in deciding how to behave when faced with conflicting loyalties. Examines the character of Brutus in Shakespeare's Elizabethan drama, "Julius Caesar", and political ideals.
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"Loyalty signifies one's duty and fidelity to a cause, a person, a place or an ideal. There are times, however, when more than one object of loyalty is present, and the result is conflicting loyalties. This paper will examine conflicting loyalties in two..."
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Personality Assessment, 2002.
Provides a personality assessment for the employment and future career options of a fictional character.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper provides a personality profile on a fictional individual that will help determine the individual's career options. Through addressing the strengths, weaknesses and abilities of the character of Milo Smith, the reader understands how important it is for an individual to assess character traits for success in the work environment.
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Analysis of Michael Corleone's Personality, 2005.
Psychological theory used to analyze the personality of fictional character, Michael Corleone.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper applies psychological theory to the analysis of Michael Corleone's personality as depicted in the film saga, "The Godfather". The paper applies Sigmund Freud's theory of personality to the character as well as Erik Erikson's approach to personality analysis. The paper explains how these two approaches lead to an understanding of Michael Corleone's character and behavior.
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"The character of Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" is a good candidate for a detailed character analysis of the self-conscious, making him a good example of Freud's so-called structural hypothesis which posits a theory of personality built on three principal components plus an ancillary feature the ego, superego and id plus the libido. Freud says that personality emerges in three states of being; the pre-conscious (PCS), the unconscious (UCS) and the conscious (CS). The push-pull dynamic is elaborated in Freud's distinction between the ego, id and superego. The Ucs however is the..."
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Pulp Fiction & Nietzsche, 1994.
Places the characters and world of Pulp Fiction into Nietzschian terms. The thesis is that while these characters may not reflect the attitudes and ideas of Nietzsche, their world of amorality (as opposed to immorality) does.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"The film Pulp Fiction (1994), directed and written by Quentin Tarantino, presents a series of characters from the Los Angeles underworld. They are minor criminals battling one another for territory, for supremacy in the drug trade, and for a certain sense of honor based on an unwritten code that seems to support all their activities. This code can be very important to them even when they are unable to articulate why, for it gives them a structure within which their violent world can make some sense to them. This is also a world of kitsch, of pop icons, of commercials, of fast foods, of brand names, and so on, but it is a world that these individuals have imbued with a certain philosophy. One of the hit men has indeed started developing a more full-fledged philosophy based on his reading of a passage in.."
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Character Struggle, 2002.
A review of Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" and Jhumpa Lahiri's short stories, to understand how characters deal with struggles.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" and Jhumpa Lahiri's short stories, explaining how in both pieces of fiction one becomes a witness to a character's struggle with herself/himself and what the outcome of that struggle reveals about that character.
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